Compiler won't end the build

[timmay3141]

I'm having a strange problem with my compiler: Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 Standard. Sometimes after I hit F7 build a program, it compiles it and gives me any errors, but it doesn't exit the build. I mean, it is done with trying to do it, but somehow it forgets. I press the Stop Build button, and nothing happens. It won't let me rebuild or run the program either, so I have to close and restart the compiler. It won't even let me do this, though, and I get a message saying I can't close the workspace while a build is in progress, and to end the build, which I can't do. So I have to Control+Alt+Delete it whenever this happens. I looked at Microsoft's homepage to try to get some help, but it doesn't even mention 6.0, only .NET. I tried reinstalling the compiler, which didn't work either. Anyone know how to fix this?

 

[VincentP]

I have a similar problem: when Visual C++ is creating a new help file at compile time because I changed the resources, it just hangs, like you describe. In my case, I found that my Norton AntiVirus program is the culprit. I have to disable the "File system realtime protection" to prevent Visual C++ to hang.

I hope this helps,

Vincent

 

[timmay3141]

Huh, that's wierd. Thanks for the advice.

 

[RbgoWeb]

It can be something crazy inside your code.
For example a global array with a preset size of 10MB will
make your *.exe file at least 10MB. So if there is any statement hidden in your code that makes the *.exe 4GB the compiler may get stuck in doing so. (this is what happened to me once =)

 

[Bulge]

Have you figured this one out yet tim? I'm using 6.0 also (and I have for a number of years) and this is the first time I've ever had this problem. Can't seem to get to the bottom of it; it's a real pain -- and really, truly weird, because it's never happened before.

I have found that it appears to work sporadically, but that is the exception. The symptoms you described are EXACTLY what I'm dealing with here (Ctrl-Alt-Del is the only way out).

My only theory right now is that it could be instabilities originating with the power supply. I recently upgraded to 3 monitors over two graphics cards, and I wonder if the extra power hit could be affecting system stability.

Please let me know if you've found a cure!

 

[pchandrasekhar]

Im new to VC++ and im also getting this sometimes.I have to logoff and login again to close it.Im using 6.0 too.This is a weird problem.

 

[DazzG]

Upgrade to service pack 5

 

[mugicha]

I'm having this problems too. running win2k. disabled norton av and its still happening. downloading service pack 5 now, hope this fixes it. used to run this same copy of visual c++ on win98 and never had this problem.

 

[PerFnurt]

>used to run this same copy of visual c++ on win98 and never had this problem.

Being on a sinking ship but manage to drink your coffee wihout spilling is usually not much of a gain.

/Per
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if (typos) cout << &quot;My fingers are faster than my brain. Sorry for the typos.&quot;;
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[mugicha]

hmmmm well not exactly sure what the previous poster's reference was all about but......i ran service pack 5 and it fixed the problem. was about 110mb download from microsoft though.

 

[PerFnurt]

It was about win98 being a terrible platform



/Per
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if (typos) cout << &quot;My fingers are faster than my brain. Sorry for the typos.&quot;;
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