Fatal: Unable to open file 'VCLBDE50.LIB'

[Tracey]

Hi
i have recently installed C++ Builder 5 on my home machine.

whenever i compile a project i am greeted with this message:
[Linker Fatal Error] Fatal: Unable to open file 'VCLBDE50.LIB'

i have de-selected Project/options/Packages - "Build with runtime packages" after experiencing multiple warning boxes regarding Import Packages not being located.

Is there another setting i need to alter? I have removed and re-installed builder and no change.... Even a new application wont compile.
ty in advance

 

[Pavlo]

Greetinx!

Check directory settings in Builder! One of follows path should be presented in directory paths in order to library vclbde50.lib will has been found.

Menu: Tools->EnvironmentOptions...->Library->Library Path:
'$(BCB)\lib\release' or
'$(BCB)\lib\debug'

This paths contains that library. You should select one of previous paths depends on version of project you make (release or debug) and include it to 'Library path' string.
It must help.

PS: I am using first path (release).
Happy programming!))

 

[Tracey]

Thank you for taking the time to reply
Unfortunately, entering neither of those paths worked, as the lib file is not present on my hard-drive.. i have searched for it...

 

[2ffat]

Check your CD. By chance, did you select a custom install?
James P. Cottingham

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to do anything with nothing.

 

[Tracey]

no, after the first failure i selected typical.

 

[Pavlo]

And that errors are appeared too? Happy programming!))