Error spawning df.exe

[Intel_C_Intel]

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?

[Steven_L_Intel1]

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

[Jugoslav_Dujic]

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

[Steven_L_Intel1]

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

[Jugoslav_Dujic]

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

Jugoslav