Borland C++ 5.02 On Win ME?

[stigejg]

Hello out there,

I have a problem installing my old Borland on my new computer that runs on Win ME, it seems impossible

Someone out there with the same problem who have solved it?

Kind regard Stig

 

[cyprus106]

I have had many problems installing BCB on a Win ME Machine, they seem to hate each other. What problem did you encounter? Cyprus

 

[stigejg]

Hi Cyprus,

My problem is that the Install-program don't start at all on my ME machine, the message is that there is missing a file (I dont remember which right now).

When I put the same CD in my sons machine (runs on Win 95) there is no problem.

I tryed a free copy of Borland Builder 4.0 (which I got from the PC+ magasine) and here where there no problem to install the program. But since I am learning me C++ programming right now and all my books is using the older Borland C++ 5.02 I prefere using the older program that seems impossible to install on my brand new computer.

Someone whith a tip?

Stig

 

[2ffat]

Version 5.02 predates ME by (computer) eons. I suspect that ME requires something that this version doesn't setup correctly. I have installed it on NT 4, though. BTW, 5.02 was the last version that could compile 16 bit programs.

Try to download the free version 5.5. It should run the same except, 1)it will not compile 16 bit programs, and 2) you will need to add the using namespace line.

1) This shouldn't be a problems unless you have to distribute the program to a DOS machine.

2) You can also use std:: where you use the STL calls. Both are the C++ standard. James P. Cottingham

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