Is it possible to create a self-registering DLL in VB?

[ctrlaltdel]

I have created a .REG file to apply additional registry settings for a DLL. However, I want to use regsvr32 DLLNAME and avoid the .REG file altogether.

Does VB support this feature? I have only found C++ examples.

Please help!!!!

 

[steveblum]

I don't think there is a way to make the DLL a self-registering DLL, but you can do this with an install program. Either Install Shield or Package and Deployment Wizard will registry a DLL.

Steve

 

[Foada]

Here is a link for an OCX but it can be modified to register a DLL.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q173091

(note the link does not work, you will have to copy the entire link to your browser)

Good Luck Anything is possible, the problem is I only have one lifetime.

 

[CasperTFG]

you could run a line in the DLL's Class initialize
[tt]
Shell "regsrv32 MyDLL.dll"
[/tt] Craig, mailto:sander@cogeco.ca

Remember not to name the Lambs...
It only makes the chops harder to swallow

 

[JohnYingling]

Craig,
I think you have a Cath-22.
How will you instantiate the object to execute the Class_Initialze event to register the DLL if the DLL is not registered?

http://www.VBResizer.com

Generate Forms/Controls Resizing/Tabbing Class

http://www.VBCompare.com

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Generate Sort Class in VB or VBScript

 

[JohnYingling]

That's Catch-22.

http://www.VBResizer.com

Generate Forms/Controls Resizing/Tabbing Class

http://www.VBCompare.com

Compare Code (Text)

http://www.VBSortGen.com

Generate Sort Class in VB or VBScript

 

[ctrlaltdel]

Thank you steveblum, foada, CraigSander, and JohnYingling for your responses.

I'd hoped there was way to store the additional HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\ entries in the DLL.

I'll concentrate on using an installer package.

Thanks again!

 

[Riku]

Check:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q173407

F: Riku Tuominen
riku.tuominen@benchmarking.fi

 

[Riku]

Couple more links:
This is GOOD

http://www.freevbcode.com/ShowCode.Asp?ID=659

http://www.devx.com/free/articles/vb2themax/10tips/fb0201-6.asp

F: Riku Tuominen
riku.tuominen@benchmarking.fi