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Error spawning df.exe

Intel_C_Intel — Tue, 20 Feb 2001 04:30:50 GMT

I just started using a new system at work. The first time I tried to compile a program, I got the "error spawning df.exe" error. I tried the recommendation of the FAQ, using the REG USER program, but this did not solve the problem. What else can I try?

Re: Error spawning df.exe

Steven_L_Intel1 — Tue, 20 Feb 2001 04:36:34 GMT

5.0, eh? Have you installed the 5.0D update?

If you do Start..Programs..Visual Fortran 5..F90 and, at the prompt, type "df -what" (no quotes), what happens?

The usual reason for this error is that Developer Studio can't find the compiler. If you look under Tools..Options..Directories, the Executable Files list should include the directory with DF.EXE (usually ..DevStudioDFBIN).

Steve

Re: Error spawning df.exe

Jugoslav_Dujic — Wed, 21 Feb 2001 02:24:50 GMT

The second usual reason for that is that your system is out of virtual memory (and 5.0 compiler is a real eater of it). If Steve's suggestion
won't work, try a) increasing paging file size on NT/2000 b) don't have many other programs opened c) buy more RAM d) buy new version (6.5)
(sorted by convenience).

Jugoslav

Re: Error spawning df.exe

Steven_L_Intel1 — Wed, 21 Feb 2001 04:58:58 GMT

If you are getting "error spawning DF.EXE", the compiler isn't running yet, so that can't be an issue. I have not seen this error related to virtual memory use.

Steve

Re: Error spawning df.exe

Jugoslav_Dujic — Wed, 21 Feb 2001 06:02:18 GMT

You're right Steve -- sorry -- I mixed it with 'error executing df.exe' without an additional error message.

Jugoslav