Metasploit-framework: Cannot launch msfconsole on windows 10

[ngoctung46]

Steps to reproduce

Install msf for windows
Run msfconsole from cmd

Expected behavior

What should happen?

Msf console runs

What happens instead?
Get the error : C:/MSF/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/msf/core/modules/loader/directory.rb:78:in `initialize': Invalid argu
ment @ rb_sysopen - C:/MSF/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/modules/exploits/windows/browser/zenworks_helplaunche
r_exec.rb (Errno::EINVAL)

System stuff

Metasploit version

Framework Version: 4.16.29-dev-2b96f8e272c744c5c595aac179a1738a8d4aba45

I installed Metasploit with:

• [ ] Commercial/Community installer (from http://www.rapid7.com/products/metasploit/download.jsp)

OS

Windows 10

[daxu7509]

I got exact same error

[busterb]

This does not seem to be a path that exists in the commercial installer. Are you sure you don't have it confused with the omnibus installer?

I cannot reproduce this with the current version. Did you perhaps move the installation from c:\metasploit-framework to c:\MSF\metasploit-framework?

[radarsu]

Clear system windows 10, just installed ruby and metasploit-framework and msfconsole.bat produces same error.

[busterb]

I'd love to help, but no one has answered my questions.

Did any of you install from here? https://windows.metasploit.com

[ngoctung46]

@busterb: Yes, I did use the link you provided for installation. My issue was fixed by running the msf console on administrator.

[busterb]

Ah, thanks @ngoctung46 ! @radarsu / @daxu7509 sounds like you both may have a similar permissions issue perhaps. Locally I don't have to run as admin (see screenshot below), but I might have my user setup a little differently:

[radarsu]

@busterb same - I installed it using metasploitframework-latest.msi.

Trying to run msfconsole using administrator rights was first thing I've done, but it didn't work for me.

I have ruby 2.5.0 though. May it be the issue?

[ngoctung46]

Hi all! Please note that you have to exclude the metasploit-framework folder from microsoft windows defender. Open Windows Defender Security Center -> Virus & Threads protection -> Exceptions and add the folder where you have installed the msf. Good luck!

[ironstine]

Thanks @ngoctung46 worked for me!

[bited3stroyer]

i have msf installed but i get this error, what could be the problem

[rrroyal]

@bited3stroyer you are spelling the command wrong. type just msfconsole, not msfclonsole.bat

[bited3stroyer]

it's been more than 10 minutes and nothing is happening

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@bited3stroyer https://github.com/bited3stroyer you are spelling the
command wrong. type just msfconsole

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[wvu-r7]

Try Linux or OS X.

[bited3stroyer]

Thanks it's now working
On 8 Aug 2018 03:50, "0-1-0-1" [e-mail] wrote:

@wvu-r7 https://github.com/wvu-r7 what a great idea!
@bited3stroyer https://github.com/bited3stroyer uninstall metasploit,
disable the antivirus, install it again in default directory, run the cmd
as administrator and then try to launch it

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[ghost]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHM8kEEd080
watch this video guys if you are still getting error or msfconsole is taking time to load

[hendriksinaga13]

how to fix error installation in windows 10 console.bat isn't reconized

[Alf0nso]

@hendriksinaga13 there is no console.bat, I think you might be referring to msfconsole.bat, which you can activate in the C:\metasploit-framework\bin if you installed with the default path. If you want to be able to pop the "metasploit shell" without going to the C:\metasploit-framework\bin folder, you need to add the path to the environment variables.
hope it helps :)

[Joshie905]

I run the metasploit framework in the windows terminal. After running "console.bat" which should take me to the console, I always get this string:

[bcoles]

@Joshie905 #12899 #12564 #11981

This issue typically happens while installing Metasploit with anti-virus enabled. Try either reinstalling with anti-virus disabled or try installing Framework within a vm and use it from there.

[drhoudz]

msfconsole
Traceback (most recent call last):ork console...-
25: from /opt/metasploit-framework/bin/../embedded/framework/msfconsole:23:in <main>' 24: from /opt/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/metasploit/framework/command/base.rb:82:instart'
23: from /opt/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/metasploit/framework/command/console.rb:48:in start' 22: from /opt/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/metasploit/framework/command/console.rb:62:indriver'
21: from /opt/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/metasploit/framework/command/console.rb:62:in new' 20: from /opt/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/msf/ui/console/driver.rb:159:ininitialize'
19: from /opt/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/msf/base/simple/framework/module_paths.rb:49:in init_module_paths' 18: from /opt/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/msf/base/simple/framework/module_paths.rb:49:ineach'
17: from /opt/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/msf/base/simple/framework/module_paths.rb:50:in block in init_module_paths' 16: from /opt/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/msf/core/module_manager/module_paths.rb:40:inadd_module_path'
15: from /opt/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/msf/core/module_manager/module_paths.rb:40:in each' 14: from /opt/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/msf/core/module_manager/module_paths.rb:41:inblock in add_module_path'
13: from /opt/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/msf/core/module_manager/loading.rb:133:in load_modules' 12: from /opt/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/msf/core/module_manager/loading.rb:133:ineach'
11: from /opt/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/msf/core/module_manager/loading.rb:135:in block in load_modules' 10: from /opt/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/msf/core/modules/loader/base.rb:256:inload_modules'
9: from /opt/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/msf/core/modules/loader/base.rb:256:in each' 8: from /opt/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/msf/core/modules/loader/base.rb:259:inblock in load_modules'
7: from /opt/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/msf/core/payload_set.rb:109:in recalculate' 6: from /opt/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/msf/core/payload_set.rb:109:ineach_pair'
5: from /opt/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/msf/core/payload_set.rb:122:in block in recalculate' 4: from /opt/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/msf/core/payload_set.rb:122:ineach_pair'
3: from /opt/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/msf/core/payload_set.rb:186:in block (2 levels) in recalculate' 2: from /opt/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/msf/core/payload.rb:212:insize'
1: from /opt/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/msf/core/payload/android.rb:42:in generate' /opt/metasploit-framework/embedded/framework/lib/msf/core/payload/android.rb:123:ingenerate_jar': android/apk/classes.dex not found (RuntimeError)

[bcoles]

@drhoudz #12899 #12564 #11981

This issue typically happens while installing Metasploit with anti-virus enabled. Try either reinstalling with anti-virus disabled or try installing Framework within a vm and use it from there.