Vfp8r.dll Invalid or Damaged...

[JBalcerzak]

Hello -

When I build an executible in VFP8 and copy the .exe file along with vfp8r.dll and vfp8renu.dll over to another machine (Win98) and try to run the exe file, I keep getting an error that the VFP8R.DLL is invalid or damaged. I'm copying those files directly off my machine. Don't know why it won't run...

I'd appreciate any tips anyone might have.

Thanks,
Jeff

 

[Mike Lewis]

Jeff,

The recommended way to install an app on another machine is to create a setup with a program such as InstallShield. It is by no means essential to do that, but it might possibly avoid the problem you are seeing.

Mike


Mike Lewis
Edinburgh, Scotland

http://www.ml-consult.demon.co.uk

 

[JBalcerzak]

I'll give that a try - Thanks!

 

[rgbean]

Jeff,
If you absolutely have to copy files (rather than do a true install), see the info at

http://fox.wikis.com/wc.dll?Wiki~VFP8RuntimeFiles.

Remember that there may be additional controls and support files that need to be added or updated for your application to run "right"!

Rick

 

[BPeisch]

I've found that this error is a bit different from "Cannot locate VFP runtime", which is the error you get if the runtime files just aren't there.

The error you're getting is one I've seen in cases where the runtime has been registered, but is either no longer in the location listed in the registry, or the current user has no permissions to access the directory.



-BP

http://www.peisch.com

 

[rgbean]

Barb,
I've also seen this error when the msvcr70.dll file is unaccessable or misregistered.

Rick