I would be *most grateful* if the frequent users of this forum would help me understand WHY my problem is occurring:

Packaging a VB6 Project Using PDW - which has worked fine for me in Win XP up to this point. I am not using Crystal Reports, or using a database etc....so a *detailed explanation* would be greatly appreciated to help me understand the problem.

My basic steps are as follows: Are these OK?
1) Compile project in VB6, then make an EXE.
2) Check that EXE is OK and up to date.
3) Use PDW to package program - generating a setup app to be placed on a laptop using Win XP. Everything is OK.
4) Have to make *changes* to the project. Make new EXE and check all is OK.
5) Remove old Project files from package info. Use PDW to re-package. Check the EXE in the support folder, and all is OK, as Updated.
6) Copy to CD and place on laptop with Win XP. PS: This also works in Win 98
7) Open new program on Laptop only to find out an OLDER version is being used. Why?

I would appreciate a DETAILED comment on process and what might cause this. I was given some info from Randem, however, this did not *seem* to be my problem. I also downloaded a MS doc in his literature on "System Files Are Out of Date", but this does not apply to my situation. Can this that kindly reply also suggest MS papers that are *in line* with what I described. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Also, I would like to know for my files what STEPS in detail and *time* is required to load and use the files Randem has suggested?? I appreciate this, but please understand that a) this PDW has worked fin for me in WIN XP and 98 up to now. b) I generally leave this PDW until my project is ready to go to a client, but I had MANY NEW changes on this project.........

Your detailed comments are GREATLY appreciated.

Thank ALL of you who were able to describe WHY this might happen.
Do you think I should a) move my project to a new file and start again, if so WHY??, b) Should I compile my project with PDW - instead of making an EXE in VB6, if so WHY??


Thank you all very kindly,
Bob334