Distributing dll files 1

[ProfRon]

I wrote a VBasic (6) programme on Windows XP system. I then made a distributable version. When I tried to install this on a Windows 98 system it screwed up various things. I have come to the conclusion that this is because it replaced old (98)dll files by the newer (XP) ones. I used the wizard to creat the distributable version and it does want to install things like mzvbvm60.dll,oleaut32.dll,olepro32.dll,asycfilt.dll,stdole2.tlb,comcat.dll,msflxgrd.ocx,mscomctl.ocx,comdlg32.ocx.

What do I do about this?? I want to distribute freely without fear of screwing up peoples PC systems.

 

[vb5prgrmr]

Welcome to TT ProfRon, to get the most from these fora please read FAQ222-2244.

This is a case of needing to use the lowest common denominator. Meaning if you want your program to be usable on older systems you will need to design and compile it on the oldest system you want it useable for. In this case Win98 and better yet if you are on an older system it would be best to create it on a barebones OS. Meaning without service packs for the OS.

Good Luck