Package and deployment

[neoice]

VB6.0 SP 5.0
Hello,

I compiled my program, copied it to another computer and received error messages regarding active x. So, I think maybe I need to package it and install it on the computer.
I select components from the project window then select the package and deployment wizard control and click on ok only to receive the following error:

error loading DLL.

I am currently downloading VB6runtime to install on the other computer.

Any help will be much appreciated

Neil

 

[chiph]

See thread222-771819

Chip H.


If you want to get the best response to a question, please check out FAQ222-2244 first

 

[neoice]

Hi Chip,

Well, I have a better understanding of why I am getting the active x errors. However I am completely stuffed because i cannot run pack and deploy due to the "error loading dll" message.

I tried installing vb again but to no avail. I even tried installing vb on another computer and it still does not allow me to add the pack and deploy control.

any ideas where i am going wrong.

thanks in advance

neil

 

[kmfna]

Hey Niel,

Probably not the most pleasant choice, but try downloading an installer package. I have used Ghost installer and have come to the conclusion that I will never use Package and Deployment wizard again...of course, you will have to pay for ghost if you don't want the annoying little popup that says, "this installer was made with ghost installer" every time you execute the install...its your choice, but if I were you I would definitely consider it. Of course, you could just look up the location of where the .dll is supposed to be and manually put it there...

Good luck
Kevin

 

[vb5prgrmr]

Instead of adding a reference to the PDW (remove it from your project and recompile) you need to select it from the tools menu and run it to package your program. Meaning make sure everything works and you have compiled your program and then close the vb environment. Then Start>Programs>...>Tools>Package & Deployment Wizard and follow the instructions from there.

Good Luck

 

[neoice]

Thanks very much for your support

Selecting it from the tools was the right path. I did not know it was there!

Neil

 

[Bubbler]

Why even use the PDW? Although some may disagree, I personally use Inno Setup, it is very powerful and even has features like font install. You can get it at

http://www.jrsoftware.org/isinfo.php

Just my 2cts