DVF6 crashes when trying to OPEN a file

[rbisco]

Yesterday Ive tried to use DVF6 (I do very little programming these days) but every time I try to use the OPEN menu command (either by clicking on the icon or scrolling down to the Open menu command) DVF crashes (Microsoft Developer Studio has encountered a problem and needs to close). Ive now spent a whole day trying to understand why but without success. Ive looked on the internet but could not find a similar problem. Ive removed and re-installed DVF but the problem is still there.

DVF was working fine until last time I used it (few months ago). In the meantime Ive installed all the usual Microsoft updates, Norton updates, and other software updates (cad programs mostly). I have Microsoft Visual Basic 2005 Express Edition also installed, if that is important.

I have an HP 8710w mobile workstation with Windows XP Pro SP3.

Any hint would be very much appreciated!

[qolin]

No hints I'm afraid, just a bit of solidarity. I have exactly the same problem with my CVF 6.6c installation. I haven't spent much time trying to figure it out as my code is now starting to use F2003 features not available in CVF.

I guess its caused by one of the MS updates in the last few months.

Qolin

[Hitoshi]

I am sorry this will not give you any useful hint, but may offer one of your future possibility.
The following environment works fine for me (I checked it today).
- Windows XP SP3 mode under windows 7 X64
- XP mode memory 1GB, latest update applied
- DVF 6.6C installed on XP mode
I did not test many samples but I could open a sample CELSICON and could compile both Debug and Release mode.
During CVF installation, I must enter the ID number of "original" DVF.
This means that I have DVF V5-CD...original CD, DVF V6-CD ...update CD, DVF V65CD...update CD. From V65 to V66, V66 to V66c ...only update download files, I began installation from V65-CD, and during installation, I was requested to enter both ID numbers of V65-update CD and of V5-original CD.

Hitoshi

[anthonyrichards]

Hopefully, you have a system restore checkpoint forthe most recentdate when youhad no problems. I would then recommend doing a system restore to that date and trying again.

[rbisco]

Thanks everybody for your answers, at least it's good to know that I'm not alone with this problem!

Apart from my HP mobile workstation where the error occurs, I have a DELL Precision desktop with same OS andsame MS updates (although not the same Office and less software in general): I've installed DVF6 on it and it works fine!

I guess I'll buy IVF 11.1 at this point!

[rbisco]

I forgot to ask one last question: do you guys think that installing Visual Studio 6 Service Pack 6 could help?

[rbisco]

I found the solution to the problem. Using Windows Event Properties (Computer Management -> System Tools -> Event Viewer -> Application) I was able to see that the Application Error for dfdev.exe was caused by faulting module devshl.dll 6.00.8168.1.

Then I checked in the Visual Studio 6 Service Pack 6 package and found a newer version of devshl.dll. Therefore I decided to install the Service Pack but it didn't install. I don't know why, it ends unsuccessfully without giving any explanation. Any idea anyone?

However at that point I simply copied the newer devshl.dll file over the older one and it works, I can use the Open menu item in DVF6 without crashes.

[qolin]

Well done Rbisco! I installed the service pack and now my open dialogs work as well !!!

Cheers,

Qolin