P & D Wizard Error

[rtshort]

I created a program and it works well in the IDE, however when I try to compile it using the P&D Wizard it comes up and gives me an error right at the start.

"Run-Time Error '339':
Component MSComCt2.ocx or one of it's dependencies not correctly registered: a file is missing or invalid.

I have used regsvr32+Path+filename and it said that it completed sucessfully.

I get the error the minute I click on "Package" in the P&D Wizard. When I click on OK, I get a blank message.

If I try to start the P&D Wizard again I get another error.

"Run-Time Error '429':
ActiveX component can't create object.

I've tried to load some other programs in the IDE that I've written before that were working, and I get the error above that MSComCt2.ocx can't be registered, "Continue Loading".

What gives here.

Thanks.

Rob
Just my $.02.

 

[northrd]

I cant help but reiterate what many have said before. Try another installer. I use Innosetup.

 

[dilettante]

Is this happening on Vista by any chance?

 

[BobRodes]

The files distributed with P&D are not necessarily the exact ones that are actually registered with the system. The PDW actually distributes files in (default location) c:\program files\microsoft visual studio\vb98\wizards\pdwizard\redist. I would look in this redist folder to see what's there. You may have an old version of your control there that's causing the problem.

HTH

Bob

 

[rtshort]

Yes, it is Vista.

Thanks Bob, I'll look into that.

Rob
Just my $.02.

 

[BobRodes]

As for other installers, you might also want to read up on the "Visual Studio Installer.

 

[dilettante]

You may also find that the P&D Wizard will work more reliably if run elevated, just as you should always run the VB6 IDE elevated.

Otherwise you risk causing mass confusion with per-user registration of components and other symptom of registry and filesystem virtualization.