package and deployment wizard error

[vb_student]

Hello

I was trying to create a package using the Package and Deployment Wizard and i am getting the error

Unexpected error number 80004005 has occurred: Automation error
Unspecified error"


can you guys tell me what am i doing wrong?

[RhinoBull]

Check out Application Deployment forum.

[RobDog888]

The error code is very descriptive

-2147467259 (80004005) Unspecified error.

Can you describe the steps you are performing on your project?

Moved

[vb_student]

thanks for the replies

i included the package and deployment wizard through the add-in manager (add-ins--> add-in manager --> package and deployment wizard) and then clicked on the package and deployment wizard (which appears in the add-ins drop down list)
and i got the error 80004005

is 80004005 the same as -214746759?

[Goldwings98SE]

Did anyone ever find a resolution for this problem "Unexpected error number 80004005"
I have the same error and I am having a heck of a time finding a resolution. The error is occuring while the code is being compiled.

Is there any type of debug flag that can be turned on during the compile? Is there a log file that is generated that will at-least give me a clue to what is causing this?

I suspect there is a coding error in one of the programs within my project but so far I have not found it and all of my testing of the code itself produces no errors.

[Goldwings98SE]

Can you elaborate a little more on what you mean by changed the installer package?

[randem]

Switch from PDW to Inno Setup or another installer package. Check the FAQ's for more info.

[RobDog888]

@Randem, The solution to all installation problems is not always "switch to this installer".

You need to use whats best for your situation and project needs.


@vb_student, This is more then likely a VB 6 error that may be resolved by reinstalling VB 6 and VS SP6.

[Goldwings98SE]

Well I found the solution to my problem. I selected Debug> Full Compile and it pointed out my programming error with ended up being a undeclared variable.

[randem]

OK, Why are you not using Option Explicit in all your modules, forms and classes? That would solve that problem before it occurs...

[modpluz]

@Goldwings98SE and vb_student
next time when you get an unspecified error with PDW, just press CTRL+F5 and it will take you straight to the error.

[RhinoBull]

In VB CTRL+F5 means "run with full compile" so what does it have to do with the P&DW remains a mystery to me...

[modpluz]

In VB CTRL+F5 means "run with full compile" so what does it have to do with the P&DW remains a mystery to me...

yes(i'm not saying it has anything to do with PDW) but it takes you to the error with the program(even the slightest error).
for ex in the case of PDW throwing up an unspecified error(unspecified error doesn't make any sense because you don't know what the error is).
so by pressing CTRL+F5 it shows you the error one after the other.