VFP 7.0 MSVCR70.DLL not found

[bettyfurr]

I use install express 3.5 full version to distribute executable software. Some of the users get the message that MSVCR70.DLL not found. The install CD is the same for all systems.

Please help. There must be an easy solution to this.

Betty

 

[ramani]

Hi Betty,

In your install setup creation include..
(2) SPecify application data ->
Objects\Merge Modules
Microsoft visual C++ Runtime library
Select the above and recreate the setup disks.
This should solve the problem ramani
(Subramanian.G),FoxAcc, ramani_g@yahoo.com

 

[Mike Gagnon]

bettyfurr

Reboot the computer first? Mike Gagnon

If you want to get the best response to a question, please check out FAQ184-2483 first.

 

[bettyfurr]

Ramani, I am doing that already. About 1 out 5 install gets this error. I can find the file in the system "area" and copy it the software directory and the files will be OK. However, on future distribution of other foxpro programs, I can not just send the exe. The libs are not right on these PCs.

 

[microliance]

Then go to the system directory and include that dll with your install files. I assume you are using install shield

 

[bettyfurr]

When I try to drag the file into the system directory with install shield, a message ask to include this as a merge/...
and will not allow this put into the system directory by me.

 

[rgbean]

Betty,
It's important that if your users are using NT / 2000 / XP, that they install your application when signed in at a local "Administrator" level. If they aren't, then InstallShield can't install the system DLL's properly. Note: You must also be at this level to create the install set if you are using one of these non-Win9x OSs.

Rick

 

[ambo]

A bit out of topic.

Using Installshield, there are 3 C++ modules to select, ie MSVCR70.dll, MSVCPR70.dll, MSVCI70.dll. I suppose select only one, that is MSVCR70.dll.

but what about Microsoft Visual Foxpro 7.0 Runtime Library and Resource library ? Onle one (Runtime library) or all must be selected ?

anyone can explain the usage of all these files ?

TQ, in advance

 

[agoeddeke]

Ambo (and others),

Here are two excellent articles about using Installshield with VFP 7.0 by Mike Stewart and Whil Hentzen respectively. Maybe they will shed some light on some of your questions. In VFP 8.0, there is a help topic dedicated to Installshield Express.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/dnfoxgen7/html/vfpdeploy.asp

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/dnfoxtk02/html/ft02a1.asp

Andy