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  1. Dec 1st, 2004, 07:38 PM #1
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    where does the app look for dll's *resolved

    How does a VB app know which dll/ocx to use if there is a copy of it in app.path and c:windows\system32 ?
    Someone told me once that there is a search order used by an application, but I don't remember.
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    Yes there is. Let me see if I can remember it correctly.
    [list=1][*]Application Path[*]Windows (or Winnt)[*]Windows (Winnt)\System32[/list=1] I know there are a few more. So if anyone want to chime in with
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    And on OS such as Windows ME, 98, and 95:

    3. WINDOWS/System
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    Application Path
    Windows folder
    System32 folder
    System folder (not sure if it looks here on XP though, ME and below it does)
    C:\i386 (I believe it checks this...anyone know for sure?)
    Other paths specified in files such as boot.ini and autorun.ini
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    cool, thanks
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    I do believe that the primary search location is the Registry to see if it is registered then if it is it looks in the registered location.
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