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    Installing on Windows Vista

    When V6 came out you had to share certain controls when installing it on Win 2000 or Xp machines. Are there any files in Alpha5V8 that need to be shared or done something with in order to work in Windows Vista?
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    Re: Installing on Windows Vista

    Install logged in as Administrator and you should be all set.

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      Re: Installing on Windows Vista

      I'm glad someone responded on this. I have a client that is on Windows Vista and is getting the following error messages.

      When I start I'm getting an error saying running 'startup 100' register controls

      In the menu items section I'm getting an error 1077 and error 1080 in a box that says alpha five. I can load a few menu items before I start getting the errors, then I roboot and can do a few more before I get the errors.

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        #4
        Re: Installing on Windows Vista

        I'm assuming you're installing a runtime version? Either way, first make sure you have the LATEST PATCH. Then, use control panel and do an uninstall of Alpha 5. Then, make sure you are logged in as ADMINISTRATOR and re-install the program.

        Alpha 5V8 was designed to run with Vista, and you shouldn't have a problem.

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          #5
          Re: Installing on Windows Vista

          I've been running A5V8 on a Vista Home Premium laptop for several weeks now with no problems. FWIW. I find Vista to be annoying, with no real added value over XP. At the time a bought my laptop, though, you couldn't find a new one with XP.

          Bob Arbuthnot

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            Re: Installing on Windows Vista

            Fred, you didn't say how you are installing A5. Are you using the install file from Alpha or have you included the A5 runtime program in your own install routine?

            IF the files need to be registered (I don't know if they still do or not), the A5 installer will handle it automatically but you may have to change some settings in your install program to register them - or get a different install creator that can handle it if yours can't.

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              #7
              Re: Installing on Windows Vista

              Thanks Cal

              I use Astrium and it works great with everything I used it for. The original problem was with the Windows 2000 installes where the A5Controls.dll and A5ContextEval.dll needed to be registered and the install program I use does that. My big question is what files in V8 need to be registered in Vista? I include the Runtime Enterprise and program files in one folder as I have for years now which has always worked great. Now my user is getting the errors listed above and it is refering to registering controls.

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                #8
                Re: Installing on Windows Vista

                Bob,

                Get your hands wrapped around the book "Windows Vista Secrets" by Brian Livingston and Paul Thurrot; You'll quickly learn the benefits of Vista... it's really technically much better than XP - they are headed to a more UNIX-Like opearating system, it's just going to take a while to shake out the remenants of DOS...

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                  #9
                  Re: Installing on Windows Vista

                  Hi Shawn,

                  Do I have to read the book, or can I just take your word for it? The main thing that's driven me mad with Vista is just the simple fact that they move things ('Run' button comes to mind) that have been in one place since at least W98 and now they've decided that the Accessories folder is a better place for it. And, of course, there's no manual or pamphlet explaining "What's New", etc.

                  You're right I should read the book, but Microsoft bashing is satisfying in it's own way...

                  BA

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                    Re: Installing on Windows Vista

                    For many people using Vista this may be well known but there are a number of new Vista users I've run across in my business who do not appreciate the value of the Search box located on the Start menu. It's the box at the bottom of the start menu where the cursor lands when the start menu is opened. You can type the name (or part of the name) of any program, file, picture, etc. in that box and, voila, a list will appear in the menu with possible matches. For instance, type "run" in the search box and the "Run" utility will appear. If you're not familiar with it give it a try, it really does simplify finding your way around.

                    Of course it's not as much fun or as satisfying as bashing Microsoft but ............ :-)

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                      #11
                      Re: Installing on Windows Vista

                      Hi Bruce,

                      Thanks for the very useful tip. It's impressive, too, that Microsoft has added this progressive lookup for us (see, I can't stop...).

                      BA

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                        Re: Installing on Windows Vista

                        Hi Bob,

                        I understand your joy of MS bashing, but the book is worth it... I have no choice but to learn Vista, since I'm a support tech by trade (DB design is just an enjoyable offshoot). The first several chapters alone will get you rethinking the new product and, like it or not, MS has adopted it. It's like trying to stop an elephant rolling down a hill with a block of wood... not gonna happen... Like it or not, VIsta is here to stay, so you might as well get your hands dirty!

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                          Re: Installing on Windows Vista

                          Hey Bob,

                          Using the Windows Key+R still brings up the Run dialog and is faster than searching for the mouse with one hand and then start typing what you need. I finally got used to it a few Windows versions ago and my hand thanks me.

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                            Re: Installing on Windows Vista

                            Thanks, Doug. Obviously didn't know that one!

                            BA

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