vb6 shutting down when loading project file

[foundryqa]

I have inherited a vb6 project and on my first attempt to load the project file, vb6 shuts down without any notice or error after about half the project is loaded. I am really at a loss as to what can be going on. Any suggests would be greatly, and I do mean greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Fred

 

[TomKane]

It could be the project file itself (.vbp) maybe you could create a new prject and add your forms, etc into it.

It could be the PC or configuration - does it work if you used a different PC?

Is the version of VB that you have the same as that used to create the project?

 

[foundryqa]

Tom,

I'll try your first suggest about the new project file.

The PC that I was using was the same one that the original programmer used with the same copy of VB6, only difference is I am now logged on and he isn't. Could it be a security issue with the network?

Thanks for the quick response,

Fred

 

[tedsmith]

I got the same thing when I tried to run a project that contained Windows Media Player9 that was not installed on the second machine. I couldnt even open the form to erase the viewer control without it shutting down.
I had to install WMP on the second machine

Your problem might be an unregistered ActiveX component that you have to register on the your machine

 

[foundryqa]

tedsmith,

I would have to agree with you. I tried logging in as the old developer, no luck. And then I dug a little deeper. It seems that when I create a new project using the standard controls, no problem. But, when I pick enterprise edition controls to create a new project, the same thing happens. I will reinstall vb6 today and then give it a go.

Thanks,

Fred

 

[SilverSide]

I couldnt even open the form to erase the viewer control without it shutting down."

use notepad on the *.frm file


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