Access 2000 Runtime problem

[RuralRuby]

After about 12 years with Access I finally created a "Runtime" version of a simple app. After about 12 years with Access I finally created a "Runtime" version of a simple app. (No, before you ask – I don't mean I spent 12 years developing a simple app – just that all my previous clients have Access already!!)

Tried running it on a Win98 machine and although it opened OK the only textbox on the opening form displayed "#name?" and none of the command buttons responded to clicks. However, when I opened the same mdb file on my Win2000 machine (with the /runtime switch) it worked perfectly. Incidentally, it's a single mdb file - in other words, the tables are included in the same file, not as a linked 'back end'.

This is the setup.lst file:

[Bootstrap]
SetupTitle=Install
SetupText=Copying Files, please stand by.
CabFile=IRIndex_World_RT2k.CAB
Spawn=Setup1.exe
Uninstal=odeunst.exe
TmpDir=msftqws.pdw
Cabs=1

[Bootstrap Files]
File1=@ODESTKIT.DLL,$(WinSysPathSysFile),,,11/2/98 11:00:00 PM,101888,6.0.82.67
File2=@COMCAT.DLL,$(WinSysPathSysFile),$(DLLSelfRe gister),,11/2/98 11:00:00 PM,22288,4.71.1460.1
File3=@stdole2.tlb,$(WinSysPathSysFile),$(TLBRegis ter),,6/19/03 11:05:04 AM,16896,2.40.4522.0
File4=@asycfilt.dll,$(WinSysPathSysFile),,,6/19/03 11:05:04 AM,143632,2.40.4522.0
File5=@olepro32.dll,$(WinSysPathSysFile),$(DLLSelf Register),,6/19/03 11:05:04 AM,164112,5.0.4522.0
File6=@OLEAUT32.DLL,$(WinSysPathSysFile),$(DLLSelf Register),,7/11/06 7:19:36 AM,631056,2.40.4531.0
File7=@MSVBVM60.DLL,$(WinSysPathSysFile),$(DLLSelf Register),,2/23/04 7:42:40 PM,1386496,6.0.97.82

[IconGroups]
Group0=International Railway Index Runtime v4
PrivateGroup0=True
Parent0=$(Programs)

[International Railway Index Runtime v4]
Icon1=""$(AppPath)\IRIndex_World_RT2k.mdb""
Title1=International Railway Index Runtime v4
StartIn1=$(AppPath)

[Setup]
Title=International Railway Index Runtime v4
DefaultDir=$(ProgramFiles)\IRIndex_World_RT2k
AppExe=IRIndex_World_RT2k.mdb
AppToUninstall=IRIndex_World_RT2k.mdb

[Setup1 Files]
File1=@msado21.tlb,$(WinSysPath),,$(Shared),4/28/04 7:57:44 AM,61440,2.81.1117.0
File2=@IRIndex_World_RT2k.mdb,$(AppPath),,,4/4/07 12:15:46 PM,77520896,0.0.0.0

[Runtime]
Included=-1

[RunCommands]

; The following lines may be deleted in order to obtain extra
; space for customizing this file on a full installation diskette.
;
; XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
[and more of same!!]

I compared the above list with the files actually installed on the target machine and all were present in the correct folders - except that the installed version of comcat.dll was actually more recent than the one listed.

Bizarrely, when I load the 2000 Developer CD I get the following message - "Office 2000 Developer requires VBA6.0. Before installing 2000 Developer, install Office 2000 or another app that contains VBA6.0" I say 'bizarrely' because VBA6.0 already exists!


Any clues, anyone, please?

[GolferGuy]

I'm sorry I have no direct ideas about your situation to help with. But, when this type of situation, I call Microsoft fairly soon in the process and get their help. Generally speaking, they have seen it before somewhere and know what the fix or workaround is. And, either you or one of your clients should have at least one free phone call left on the installation of Office or Access that it can be used for this problem.