"Chubbly Geezer" <chubbly_geezer@newsgroup.nospam> wrote in message
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> Hi
>
> I've created a couple of new dll's and bundled them up into an *.msi file.
>
> When I run the install I get the message that 'c:\program files\common
> files\crystal decisions\2.0\bin\sacommoncontrols.dll fails to register'.
>
> I've tried adding this to my setup project and it prompts me to add the
> 'database_access.msm' merge module instead.  I do this but still get the
> same error.
>
> Previous projects that use Crystal have never had a problem installing.
>
> Any ideas please.
>
> Chubbly
>

"Chubbly Geezer" <chubbly_geezer@newsgroup.nospam> wrote in message
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>I have now downloaded the latest merge modules for Crystal for VB.
>
> I have removed all references to existing merge modules from my 'setup'
> project and added the new file.
>
> Upon install I now receive the error:
> 'The installer has encountered an unexpected error installing this
> package. This may indicate a problem with this package.  The error code is
> 2908.'
> (This error code is listed as: Error 2908 - Could not register component)
> I click on this error several times and the install appears to continue
> until showing the following:
> 'Error writing to file: CrystalDecisions.Shared.Resources.dll.  Verify
> that you have access to that directory.'
> I am then prompted to abort the installation.
>
> I am an Admin on this machine and so have unrestricted rights.
>
> Any ideas gratefully received.
>
>
> "Chubbly Geezer" <chubbly_geezer@newsgroup.nospam> wrote in message
> news:eL3Neo7jGHA.4444@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Hi
>>
>> I've created a couple of new dll's and bundled them up into an *.msi
>> file.
>>
>> When I run the install I get the message that 'c:\program files\common
>> files\crystal decisions\2.0\bin\sacommoncontrols.dll fails to register'.
>>
>> I've tried adding this to my setup project and it prompts me to add the
>> 'database_access.msm' merge module instead.  I do this but still get the
>> same error.
>>
>> Previous projects that use Crystal have never had a problem installing.
>>
>> Any ideas please.
>>
>> Chubbly
>>
>
>

"Linda Liu [MSFT]" <v-l***@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hi Chubbly,
>
> Thank you for posting.
>
> This is a quick note to let you know that I am performiing research on
> this
> issue and will get back to you as soon as possible. I appreciate your
> patience.
>
>
> Sincerely,
> Linda Liu
> Microsoft Online Community Support
>
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"Linda Liu [MSFT]" <v-l***@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hi Chubbly,
>
> Thank you for posting.
>
> This is a quick note to let you know that I am performiing research on
> this
> issue and will get back to you as soon as possible. I appreciate your
> patience.
>
>
> Sincerely,
> Linda Liu
> Microsoft Online Community Support
>
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