vb5 vs comctl32.ocx versions
There is an easy way to sort it out, when you load the project just add the
correct reference to the offending controls, start (When it asks you to save
only save the project file not the forms etc)
a new project then open you're project again and it should be OK.
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> Hi...
> First, I apologize for the cross-post, but I'm not sure where the answer
to
> this question will lie...
> A couple of different members of my team are working on vb5 (sp3) projects
> that involve referencing the windows common controls, through comctl32.ocx
> and comct232.ocx.
> After working on some of the files at home (running ntw4 sp4) on my system
> at work (ntw4 sp4), I get a "...\comctl32.ocx could not be loaded --
> continue loading project?" message. I thought it was because the controls
> were upgraded during ie5 installation, but I've installed ie5 at work as
> well.
> I've opened the vbp's using notepad and the difference is in the number
> following the class id; i.e., the vbp that's been opened at home gets
> 'bumped' to 1.3, while the version at work is 1.2.
> from 'compatible' vbp:
> Object={6B7E6392-850A-101B-AFC0-4210102A8DA7}#1.2#0; Comctl32.ocx
> after editing at home:
> Object={6B7E6392-850A-101B-AFC0-4210102A8DA7}#1.3#0; Comctl32.ocx
> I think the difference lies in the versions of the common controls, but
> where can I get the newer versions? Are there any issues around editing
the
> text from 1.3 to 1.2?
> Thanks for any comments,
> Brad Taylor
> PS. please cc my email if you can! thx
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