Synergy server doesn't work

i have just downloaded Synergy and the 'server' computer will not start. All I get is a repeated message:

NOTE: connecting to service...
ERROR: ipc connection error, connection refused

I'm trying to connect 2 identical laptops running Windows 7 Home Premium.

When I run the server on the laptop I want to be the client, it starts straight away but the other still displays the same message and doesn't connect.

For some reason it also keeps telling me there is a new version out when I have the latest version. Also, in the 'about synergy' menu, it says "Version Unknown"

Solution 1:

I've had this problem as well, here is how I fixed it for me.

Steps:

1. Open your Windows Task Manager.
2. Click on the Services tab.
3. Right click on the Synergy service.
4. Click Start Service.

Solution 2:

I have had the the same problem.The only thing that seems to fix it for me is to uninstall the 64 bit version and install the 32 bit version instead.

(I am running Windows 7 64bit, that's why I tried the 64 bit version to start off with)