executable files

[xyz777]

I still got this problem, not being able to run .exe files on all computers,


i've tried to install microsoft .net framework 1.1 on my mate's computer but still not able to run the .exe file


i've checked in the add/remove programs, he got , microsoft .net sdk (english) 1.1

not sure if that's the right program,,,,

so what should i do, i really need to get the vb .net working on any computer so i can show the work to my boss....


please help,,

thank you very much

[crptcblade]

It sounds silly, but I'm not sure if the SDK includes the framework.

Go to Windows Update and look in the list of critical updates. If the framework isn't installed, it will be available for download.

[VBCrazyCoder]

What kind of message are you getting when you try to run the exe? Are you trying to run it off of a network share (then you need to set the security policy)?

[xyz777]

I am getting this reply,

""" THE APPLICATION FAILED TO INITIALISE PROPERLY
(0xc0000135). CLICK OK TO TERMINATE THE APPLICATOIN""""

i cant' seems to get round it,

pls help,,,,,


shall i try to download framework on my mate's pc, or do i need any other program... mind you he hasn't got any visual studio programs on his pc

thank you

[VBCrazyCoder]

Looking again at your previous post - the PC you are trying to run the exe on should list "Microsoft .NET framework 1.1" in Add/Remove programs - assuming your exe was built with VS.NET 2003 (framework 1.0 for VS.NET 2002).

[xyz777]

i tried to install it,
now i got in the ADD/Remove programs the following :

Microsoft.NET Framework SDK(English) 1.1

do u know from where i can get the other program if this one is not good enough

thank you

[salvelinus]

I believe you also need MDAC 2.7 or above, and I don't think it'll run on W95 & below. You can download the MDAC from Microsoft.

[Edneeis]

I'm not sure if the SDK has the framework (probably not) you should uninstall that then go to Windows Update and find Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 and download and install it.

[xyz777]

I installed .net framework 1.1,

i managed to run .exe file on my mate's pc,

but the windows form got different colour, i got some graphics part of the program all look different, and in the wrong positions,


what should i do, do i still need another part for the software or updates at all

thank you very much

[Edneeis]

Depending on what OS he is using or how the form was setup then that is the way it goes. If you are on XP and he is not then he will not have that XP look. There are something you can kind of do to get around this but I don't know them. Also any controls set to system colors will change to his system colors.

[salvelinus]

I had that problem when taking an app from the W2K devlopment machine at 1024 x 768, or even 800 x 600, with 32 bit True color, to W98 machines that had 256 or 16 bit colors at 640 x 480.
Just had to play around till it looked ok. Machines that had better video were ok.
Make sure your forms aren't larger than the screen setting on the target machine, i.e., a 700 x 500 form on a 640 x 480 screen.
You could change the settings on your machine to match the target machine, but that might be inconvenient.