VFP 5.0 error 1574 in Windows 7

[steve3739]

I just installed VFP50 on my new windows 7 64-bit system. Installation went without a problem. However when starting VFP50, I receive the error message "Error initializing Application object (Error 1574)". Clicking [Help] gives:

"The Automation server or type library is not registered correctly.
·Your registry file is corrupted.
Remove the registry entry.

Clicking [OK] instead of [Help] removes the error message and VFP seems to run ok. The same message occurs when running a compiled .exe program.

Any idea on how to resolve this?
Thanks for any help.

 

[dbMark]

I don't have a suggestion for your specific issue, but you would do well to upgrade to a newer VFP version. Years ago I used VFP 6 (I think it came out in the late 1990's) and 6 was widely considered the first stable VFP version. It would even better to upgrade to VFP 9, not only for increased reliability and compatability but also for the numerous new features and access to better support response here. It would be well worth the investment.

 

[steve3739]

Thanks for your reply. After further futzing, I found that I could eliminate the error message by setting the program compatibility to Windows XP(SP3). I now just receive the warning that the program is from an Unknown Publisher, which happens with many older programs and is OK.