Randem Systems Support Board

Randem:
 
I have noticed a possible problem with Version Number.
 
I am using VB 6 Enterprise Edition. In the Project Properties / Make window, I have Auto Increment turned on for the Version number. After a compile, I checked it. It read Major = 2; Minor = 0; Revision = 20.
I then executed the program from the VB window. Looked at the About screen and it said Version 2.0.20 (so far so good)
 
I then ran InnoScript and InnoSetup. Looking at the script, the version was 2.0.20.
 
I then did the Install, looked at the About window. This time the Version said 2.0.19
 
Sam
 
 
After running InnoScript,

When you auto increment the project after you create the exe, InnoScript reads the vbp file which you automatically incremented to get the version number. Either do not auto increment or decrement the version number before running InnoScript.

I have sort of the same problem. I have InnoScript 9.2 Build 18, which I installed  in the past several days
 
I don't use the Auto Increment but I do change the Revision by  1, e.g. from 4 to 5. Make a new .exe file and then run InnoScript and it still maintains the previous Revision, e.g. 4.
 
I have change both Minor and Revision and still the same results, e.g. uses my old  numbers somehow.
 
Even opened the vbp file using the FILE > OPEN PROJECT. Same thing.
 
I have double checked that my VB file does have the Make: 8.6.5 and everytime it is that but non on InnoScript output. Even tried using 9.0.0. Same thing: reverts back to 8.6.4.
 
It really is no big deal as I can change the numbers when I run InnoSetup but still, your program used to do it for me.
I tried changing the Minor on another program, save it, make the .exe, and run InnoScript. Same thing. Numbers don't change.
 
So, What could I be doing wrong or is it InnoScript? And how would it know my old number?
 
Odd

Note: I created a new project and gave it the version numbers at 2.1.0. Made the .exe and the .iss file. It came out with 2.1.0.
 
Edited the project, change the version to 2.4.4, made the .exe, and the .iss file still has 2.1.0.
 
Really odd.

Ok, That is a bug. The version number is put into the Parameters screen and never changed upon a new script generation. For the time being just remove the verion number from the parameter screen and then run InnoScript. It should correct the issue.

A new version that corrects that issue has been uploaded. Thank you for reporting this issue.

randem:
 
Your knowledge of VB6 Project/Make environment far exceeds mine.
 
I just found out that if I compile a VB project and Auto Increment is on, the actual version of the compiled environment is 1 less than what the Project/Make shows.
 
For Example: I compile my app. Look at the Project/Make window and see the Version - 2.0.28.
Then do InnoScript and InnoSetup/Build. Run the application, look at the ABOUT screen and the version shows 2.0.27.  
 
However the file name of the Build is: Sports2028Relaease.exe.
 
Is there any code I can put ANYWHERE that would put everything in sync (Sports2027Release.exe, Version 2.0.27, etc.)
 
I know I can change the Parameter list or the contents of the VersionNumber in the Build list but I also know that there will be times when I forget.
 
Thanks,
Sam

If you compile your exe with auto-increment on the version number will increment to the next version. Now when you run InnoScript it will read your VB project file and it will see the next version number (auto incremented) and will use that one. We don't use auto increment for that reason.
 
If you want to use auto increment you will have to re-open the VB project and reduce the number before generating your script with InnoScript (thereby rendering auto-increment useless).
 
Our procedure here is to not use auto increment and after script generation with InnoScript we then open the VBP file and bump the version number after deploying the installation.  
 
It's all in the process you want to use...
 
There was a bug in build 18 and you should upgrade to build 19 to fix the issue with version numbering.

Randem:
 
I am using InnoScript and InnoSetup. I have the following problem when I take the OUTPUT file to a user's PC. The user's PC does not have Crystal Reports or VB on it.
 
The application does install however when they try to access any one of the reports, they are getting the following error:

QuoteRun Time Error 339
Component crviewer.dll or one of it's dependencies not correctly registered: file is missing or invalid.

Ok, now how are you calling CR in the report? Are you using ADO code or the bound data controls?  
 
BTW, what do you mean take the output file to another PC? Are you installing your app on the other computer? If you are installing it, install it with the /LOG parameter from the command prompt then post the log file that gets generated.
 
/LOG
Causes Setup to create a log file in the user's TEMP directory detailing file installation and [Run] actions taken during the installation process. This can be a helpful debugging aid. For example, if you suspect a file isn't being replaced when you believe it should be (or vice versa), the log file will tell you if the file was really skipped, and why.
 
The log file is created with a unique name based on the current date. (It will not overwrite or append to existing files.)
 
The information contained in the log file is technical in nature and therefore not intended to be understandable by end users. Nor is it designed to be machine-parseable; the format of the file is subject to change without notice.
 
/LOG=filename
Same as /LOG, except it allows you to specify a fixed path/filename to use for the log file. If a file with the specified name already exists it will be overwritten. If the file cannot be created, Setup will abort with an error message.

Randem:
 
To answer your questions: In my VB application, I am using ADO. I have a form that has the CrystalReportActiveViewer. In the Form_Activate event, I have a series if IF...ELSEIF...End statements that look like this (followed by the code I use to call the report viewer.
------------------------------------------
Set craxreport = craxapp.OpenReport(ReportPath & \ & ReportName)
If ReportName = PlayerPick2.rpt Then
        craxreport.FormulaSyntax = crCrystalSyntaxFormula
        craxreport.RecordSelectionFormula = {GamePlayers.WeekNumber} =  & HoldWeekNumber &  and {WeeklyGame.TeamType} = ' & HoldTeamType & '
    ElseIf ReportName = WinningTeam.rpt Then
        craxreport.FormulaSyntax = crCrystalSyntaxFormula
        craxreport.RecordSelectionFormula = {WinningTeam.WeekNumber} =  & HoldWeekNumber &  and {WinningTeam.TeamType} = ' & HoldTeamType & '
    ElseIf ReportName = PoolWinners.rpt Then
        craxreport.FormulaSyntax = crCrystalSyntaxFormula
        craxreport.RecordSelectionFormula = {WeekWinners.TeamType} = ' & HoldTeamType & '
 
    End If
 
DoReport:
    DoEvents
    Screen.MousePointer = vbHourglass
    crViewer1.Refresh
    crViewer1.Zoom 100
    While crViewer1.IsBusy
        DoEvents
    Wend
    crViewer1.ReportSource = craxreport
    crViewer1.Refresh
    crViewer1.ViewReport
    crViewer1.Refresh
    Set craxreport = Nothing
    Screen.MousePointer = vbDefault
End Sub
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Attached is the LOG file
 
 
When I mention OUTPUT, I meant to say the OUTPUT DIRECTORY which contains install .exe file
 
As you can see, I am still having a problem with the version. I am using Build 19
(https://randemsystems.support/discus/messages/12/9287.jpg) I haven't bothered you about it because I got the feeling you were getting annoyed with me.
 
I want you to know, I DO APPRECIATE YOUR HELP.
 
Sam

No, I am not getting annoyed with your questions. That is the purpose of this forum, to help.
 
Now about your reports... Inside your rpt file how are you accessing the database with the report. That may be where the problem resides. Are you using connection strings? if so what are they. Are they using DAO or ADO etc...
 
As far as the script and the log, everything is happening as it is supposed to crviewer.dll is being registered. My fear is that in your reports you may be referencing a different version of crviewer and that may be the issue.
 
Now with the versions, don't use auto-increment. It will be far simpler.

Randem:
 
I'm not sure if I understand your question however, I am using ADO
Here is the code for my Connection string:
Public Sub OpenConnections()
On Error GoTo ErrorHandler
If OpenConnectionsFlag Then Exit Sub
Set pconSports = New ADODB.Connection
pconSports.ConnectionString = Provider=Microsoft.Jet.OLEDB.4.0;Data Source= & c:\Program Files\Ultimate_Sports_Pool & \Sports.mdb & ;Persist Security Info=False
ReportPath = App.Path
pconSports.Mode = adModeReadWrite
pconSports.Open
Exit Sub
ErrorHandler:
ANS = MsgBox(The database is not available. Ultimate_Sports_Pool will now close. & vbCrLf & _
    Err.Description, vbCritical, Database Error)
End
End Sub
 
I have also experimented by doing the following: I used MS Package and Deployment Wizard and tried to install the output of that. It did install and everything worked including the reports.
I am now going to compare the CAB files against the LOG file. I am sending you a snapshot of the contents of the CAB file. Maybe between you and I we can see what is different. The only problem is this list does not show version numbers.
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One difference that I can see is that you are not deploying all of your reports. Another thing is I checked te merge modules for CR 9, 10 and 11 and your files seem to be in between versions 9 and 10. Version 10 files are from 2005 and yours are from 2004. Version 9 files are from 2002-2003, so where did you get your files? You possibly have multiple versions installed along with a update or two but your files do not match any merge module for Crystal Reports.
 
My question has to do with the reports themselves. When you developed them you had to use something to attach to the database in the reports, was that code for the connection string used in the development of the reports?

Also on the system you installed your application go to the location where crviewer.dll is installed and attempt to register it then see if you can run your app. I want to see if you register it manually does it work or does your app still complain.

Replace your Crystal Reports.tpl file with this one
There is one line difference and you can just edit your script to change it in your script then regenerate the installation.
 
 
 
This line was replaced
 
     Location := 'Not Registered !!!'   #13#10   'Possible Wrong Crystal Reports Version Installed on Source Machine or '   #13#10   'Wrong CRystal Reports Merge Module Installed on Target Machine'   #13#10;
 
with this one
 
     Result := 'Not Registered !!!'   #13#10   'Possible Wrong Crystal Reports Version Installed on Source Machine or '   #13#10   'Wrong CRystal Reports Merge Module Installed on Target Machine'   #13#10;

randem:
 
Is there a way I can get in touch with you (through e-mail or Private Message)?
 
Do you have access to members profile. Can you access my e-mail address and let me know?
 
Thanks,
Sam

Negative on email or private messages. This forum is designed for help andt all other contact is a paid service. If you would like that service please let me know.
 
About your installation, I see that the CR msi file is being run but does it finish? That may be the reason the files are not registered. I see from the log that an attempt to register the files happens but they are not in the proper location or on the computer at all.

Randem:
 
I will do what you requested.  
I wanted to let you know, I think I might have found the problem. File craxdrt.dll , I don't think is being registered.
 
When you install my SETUP file on a system that does not have Crystal Reports installed, that's when the problem occurs. If you install it on a system that does not have C:\Program Files\Common Files\Business Objects\3.0\bin, the application does work.
 
Here is a post a put out on a VB/Crystal Report forum:
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Regsvr32 Problem
OS = Windows XP SP3 Professional
 
I have a weird problem. I copied a file called craxdrt.dll to c:\windows\system32
I then tried to register it. I tried all 4 of these variations.
Code:
 
regsvr32.exe c:\windows\system32\craxdrt.dll
regsvr32.exe c:\windows\system32\craxdrt.dll
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\craxdrt.dll
regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\craxdrt.dll
 
Each time I got the following error:
Quote:
LoadLibrary(file path and file name) failed. The specified module can not be found.
I don't understand the reason for the error. The file is there--I SEE IT. Could it be a bad copy even though I tried copying it several times?
Attached Thumbnails
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Thanks,
Sam
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(Message edited by pepsisc on December 20, 2008)

Your request has been done.  
 
Sam

Try this, change this line in your run section:
 
Filename: msiexec.exe; Parameters: /package {tmp}CRXI_RDC_Redistribution.msi /passive; WorkingDir: {tmp}; Flags: skipifdoesntexist
 
to
 
Filename: msiexec.exe; Parameters: /package {tmp}CRXI_RDC_Redistribution.msi; WorkingDir: {tmp};
 
See if you can see the CR msi file being installed. That seems to be the problem. I don't think that this completes successfully.

Which request has been done???

The request I was talking about was the FTP.

ramden:
 
After the change of the msiexec line, I re-installed the application on another PC I have.
 
The Reports worked. I do however have a few comments and questions.
1. When running the install, the RDC Redistribution Install Wizard came up and asked if I wanted to do a Modify, Repair, or Remove. I chose REPAIR.  
2. At the end of the installation, the system told me I had to reboot my system to have the changes take place.
3. I noticed the applications for the reports ran slower.
 
My Questions:
1. Does this mean everytime I do a BUILD, I need to change the MSIEXEC line?
2. Does this mean everytime I or a user of my app does an INSTALL, they will need to reboot their system?
 
Sam

The FTP, that's what I thought you meant but there is no file there...
 
No you do not have to change the line, I just wanted to see what was happening on your system for the file not to be installed. This was on a clean system correct? If not that is why the Remove/Modify/Repair screen came up.
 
It is possible that you will need to reboot your system if files being replaced were in use.

Here are parameters for the MSIEXEC app.
 
Windows

Randem:
 
A friend of mine has a PC that does not have VB or Crystal Reports on it. Within the next couple days, I am going to try and install the application on his PC. He does have a previous version of my application but of course the Reports are not working. He was getting the error message described in an earlier post.
 
What would your suggestion be to recreate the install.exe so that the reports work? You mentioned I do not need to change that line (msiexec). If I leave it as is, he will have the same old Report problem.
 
One other question: Do you have a Donation url? After we get this working I would like to make one. It will not be much because I am disabled and on a fixed income but it will at least show my appreciation.
 
Sam

Question on using the FTP?
 
After entering Username and Password, the screen said to drag the file Here. After I do that,what do I do?
 
Sam

Yes, the donation button is here https://randemsystems.com/freeware.html (https://randemsystems.com/freeware.html) Thank you!  
 
After entering Username and Password, the screen said to drag the file Here. After I do that,what do I do?
 
Drag and drop the file there...
 
For testing I would suggest you use Microsoft's Virtual PC 2007. You can always have a clean system to test on.
 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=04d26402-3199-48a3-afa2-2dc0b40a73b6&displaylang=en (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=04d26402-3199-48a3-afa2-2dc0b40a73b6&displaylang=en)

Ramden:
 
Two questions:
1. I should have asked in my post, what do I do AFTER I DRAG THE FILE to the screen?
 
2. What would your suggestion be to recreate the install.exe so that the reports work? You mentioned I do not need to change that line (msiexec). If I leave it as is, won't I have the same old Report problem.  
 
Sam
 
(Message edited by pepsisc on December 22, 2008)

1 - Let the file upload...
 
2 - Well, you have to find out just why it won't install on that machine. If when you removed the line it showed Repair then you might have already had a previous installation (possibly not complete) on that system that did not register the files. That is why I suggested you use MS Virtual PC 2007 so that you can test on a clean machine every time and you would know what to expect when the machine was not clean.

1 - Let the file upload...
 
I didn't see an Upload button. I did drag the file over and tried it twice. If it is automatic, you said you didn't receive it.
 
On the Task bar, it did say Done.
 
I will be trying Virtual PC and be back to you with the results.
 
To you and family and friends, have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

The procedure for IE and FTP:
 
1 - Enter ftp://ftp.randem.com (ftp://ftp.randem.com)
2 - Enter user name and password from logon screen
3 - When you get the screen that says FTP root at ftp.randem.com (ftp://ftp.randem.com) Go to View->Open FTP Site in Windows Explorer
4 - A Windows Explorer Window will open with the text file with the name pepsisc - Drag and Drop your files here
5 - Drag your file you want to upload from another Windows Explorer windows to the FTP windows and allow the upload (copy) to complete.
 
That's it!!!

Your instructions were excellent. The FTP (I believe) worked. The name of the file is Sports303Release.exe.
 
Attached here, are the ISS and Project files used to create the above file.
Please let me know if the reports work on your system.
 
Thanks,
Sam

Imsorry, the database in the exe file is not correct for your testing. My routine initializes the db for new users.
After you install the app, unzip the attached file and copy it into Program Files\Ultimate_Sports_Pool.
 
 
To run the app, on the first screen, click the option button for REPORTS. The Report Listing screen shows. Select only the first one: LIST ALL GAMES. I did not set up the data for the other reports.
 
(Message edited by pepsisc on December 23, 2008)

Randem:
 
I installed Virtual PC and then installed my application on it. Ran the application and sorry to say, got the Error Code 339 that was discussed  Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2008 - 04:22 am:
 
Hopefully you received my files via the FTP and the followup files and directions. Please let me know if you received them.
 
I will wait to here from you hopefully with a solution.
 
Sam

Yes, I got your FTP. I see you are deploying a different version than you are developing with. You cannot do that. The CLSID's are different. You are developing with version 11.0 and are deploying 11.5. You need to develop with the same version you are deploying. Either you install the msi for 11.5 on your development machine or deploy 11.0 with your installation.
 
The version of the MSI file we supply is 11.5 Release 2.

I did some snooping and your script looks like this
 
Filename: regsvr32.exe; Parameters: /s {code:LogFileName|crviewer.dll}; WorkingDir: {code:GetCLSIDFldr|!FB992564-9055-42B5-B433-FEA84CEA93C4@\b.0}; StatusMsg: Registering crviewer.dll; Tasks: CRInstallation
 
Filename: regsvr32.exe; Parameters: /s {code:LogFileName|craxddrt.dll}; WorkingDir: {code:GetCLSIDFldr|!7E13E2D0-CB87-45BB-B173-32A20A8B7CCF@\b.0}; StatusMsg: Registering craxddrt.dll; Tasks: CRInstallation
 
Filename: regsvr32.exe; Parameters: /s {code:LogFileName|craxdui.dll}; WorkingDir: {code:GetCLSIDFldr|!BD4B4E53-F7B8-11D0-964D-00A0C9273C2A@\b.0}; StatusMsg: Registering craxdui.dll; Tasks: CRInstallation
 
Filename: regsvr32.exe; Parameters: /s {code:LogFileName|craxdrt.dll}; WorkingDir: {code:GetCLSIDFldr|!EFA3761F-4265-4464-A2DE-519B8E7E34ED@\b.0}; StatusMsg: Registering craxdrt.dll; Tasks: CRInstallation
 
The CLSID's should be as follows:
 
crviewer.dll - {F62B9FA4-455F-4FE3-8A2D-205E4F0BCAFB}\b.5
craxddrt.dll - {4FB2D832-C996-4EB1-BE0D-4DE953CF25F0}\b.5
craxdui.dll -  
craxdrt.dll - {91FDA5AF-C945-4DDC-8C32-29A790CF16F0}\b.5

Yes, I got your FTP. I see you are deploying a different version than you are developing with. You cannot do that. The CLSID's are different. You are developing with version 11.0 and are deploying 11.5. You need to develop with the same version you are deploying. Either you install the msi for 11.5 on your development machine or deploy 11.0 with your installation.  
 
Randem: I understand what you are saying but I don't know how to fix the problem. Can you help me with this?
 
Sam

Yes, Install the CR msi (the one you are deploying) file on your development system then open the vb project and re-reference the CR objects to the 11.5 version then recreate the script.

Randem:
ALMOST THERE.
 
I used the 11.5 references in my VB application.
Reran InnoScript (Build 19), FOUND NO ERRORS
I saw you had BUILD 20 available. downloaded that and reran InnoScript (Build 20) FOUND 1 ERROR on the following line.
Source: crxi_5_rdc_redistribution.msi; DestDir: {tmp}; Flags:  deleteafterinstall ignoreversion nocompression; Tasks: CRInstallation
 
Where do I find crxi_5_rdc_redistribution.msi? I did a search on my system and came up with no files found.
 
Sam

Just rename crxi_rdc_redistribution.msi to crxi_5_rdc_redistribution.msi or you can re-download it from the website.
 
BTW: Post your new script.

Randem:
 
I wanted to get back to you and let you know what is happening.
 
First, I changed the References in my VB6 application. I am now using:
-Crystal ActiveX Report Viewer Library 11.5
-Crystal ActiveX Designer Design and RunTime Library 11.5
-Crystal Report ActiveX Designer Runtime Library 11.5
 
I then had to redo my form that contained the CRViewer. VB would not allow me to remove CRviewer 11.0 because it was already in use.
 
After recompiling the application:
In my application file, I renamed:CRXI_RDC_REDISTRIBUTION.MSI to CRXI_5_RDC_REDISTRIBUTION.MSI
and then ran InnoScript (no errors) and then InnoSetup - there was a fatal error. It was looking for: CRXI_RDC_REDISTRIBUTION.MSI
I don't know where that reference came from so what I did was to keep a copy of CRXI_RDC_REDISTRIBUTION.MSI ( and CRXI_5_RDC_REDISTRIBUTION.MSI) in the same directory. The contents of the files are the same, just different file names.
 
I reran InnoScript and InnoSetup, no errors. AT this point I went to my other PC to run Virtual PC. I am having a problem with that system. All of a sudden it is not recognizing the CD drive. That's my problem but I wanted to get the above info to you. Here are the iss and project files.

You probably added the file using a template that you did not need to use - D:Data2008FootballCR XI 5 RDC Redistribution.tpl
 
You don't need this template. InnoScript handles this automatically. Remove the template then reselect the CR file from the drop down list. Your script is missing a whole section because of this. Re-run InnoScript and recompile, you should be ok then.  
 
Run this installation in your Virtual PC and upload the installation to the FTP site.

Randem:
 
Sports307Release.exe has been uploaded via FTP.My Virtual PC is giving me a problem so I need to go over a friends to run this. If I don't here from you on Sunday, I will go over my friends , run it and let you know the result.
 
Thanks,
Sam

Randem:
 
I got the Virtual PC working. Installed and executed Sports307Release.exe
 
I still have the 339 Error Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 - 04:23 am:

Where's the new script????

Didn't realize you want it.  Here it is:

Change this line from
 
Filename: msiexec.exe; Parameters: /package {tmp}CRXI_5_RDC_Redistribution.msi /passive /promptrestart /l* {app}ismsilog.log; WorkingDir: {tmp}; Flags: skipifdoesntexist; Tasks: CRInstallation
 
to
 
Filename: msiexec.exe; Parameters: /package {tmp}CRXI_5_RDC_Redistribution.msi /passive /promptrestart; WorkingDir: {tmp}; Flags: skipifdoesntexist; Tasks: CRInstallation
 
The file is not installing... then recreate the script. This should do the trick.
 
I have made the change in the latest update of InnoScript to handle this.

Same problem: Error code 339
 

Did you see the CR installation running? I installed it and all was fine. Upload your current installation.

Yes, I saw it Installing the CRCI_5_redistribution.msi file and then the registering of files. I am going to take the package over a friends house and try it on his PC. I should report back to you in about 4 or 5 hours.

By the way, here is the LOG file. I thought this may help.

I made one more correction to insure the file get registered and the files location will now be shown in the log.
 
Recreate the script with this version then compile for a new installation. Upload the installation. I will test it here on the Virtual PC for XP.

The new Installation has been uploaded. I would like to review what I have done over this process.
 
#1. I have NOT made any changes to the VB 6 code on how Crystal Reports is being called. To review how I do it see: Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2008 - 07:17 am:
 
#2. In the VB Application, under COMPONENTS, I checked off
-Crystal ActiveX Report Viewer Library 11.5  
 
Under REFERENCES:
-Crystal ActiveX Report Viewer Library 11.5
-Crystal Report ActiveX Designer Design and Runtime Library 11.5
-Crystal Reports ActiveX Designer Runtime Library 11.5
 
I can not test this latest change on my other system. I am in the process of wiping it clean and then I will re-install Windows XP Professional SP3. I can then test the latest Installation.
 
Here are the files from the Intallation:
   

Upload the installation from this script. I would like to test it on my Virtual PC.
 
Everything looks fine...

OK, Got it...

Recreate the script and installation with this exe. Replace the one you have with this one.  
 

Also if you created a Virtual PC for XP all you need to do is to create a Restore Point before you install your app then after testing just restore the Virtual PC to that restore point for a relatively clean system (no registry entries). I always zip the default vhd file and then just unzip it when I need a Real Clean System.

zip and Post your .vbp file for your project, I want to recreate your script and installation here.
 
With the  /L* {app}crmsilog.txt in that line the installation does not seem to run in your compilation. I need to see why...

I just ran the Installation on a Clean PC- Nothing on it except Windows XP SP3 Professional.
Prior to doing this, I ran InnoScript.exe.manifest
 
Same problem Error 339.

Found the problem. I will have something for you shortly. It had to do with long filenames...

Update complete. This will solve the MSI installation issue. Recreate your script and installation.

Randem:
 
It worked!!!!!!  Thank you for sticking with the problem until it was solved.  
 
Just out of curiosity what was the problem?  Long File Names?
 
Happy New Year to you. Next week expect a donation from me. I appreciate all you did.
 
Sam

Yes, it was long filenames. That is why the option screen came up and the CR installation never installed. MSIEXEC choked on names with spaces in it so they had to be enclosed in quotes.
 
I am glad to have solved this issue with your help.

Randem:
 
Hello:
I created a new Install for my application and gave it to a friend. He installed the application and ran into a problem when he executed the application and tried to access the Crystal Reports. the error is got was:  Run time error 429.  ActiveX component can't create object.
 
He sent me a CRMISLOG.txt file. He is not sure when it was produced (either the install or when the error occurred). I am forwarding it to you with the project and iss files. Thanks for your help, Sam
 
 
 

Radem: Any ideas with that script problem I sent you last week? Please advise.
 
Sam