Problem Loading VC++ 1.0 from CD Supplied with Learn Visual C++ Now Book from MS Press
On Tue, 29 Apr 1997 00:07:51 -0700, Michael Craghead
Quote:
>I'm having a problem installing VC++ 1.0 from the CD that came with the
>book Learn Visual C++ Now. The Learn Visual C++ Now files don't install
>at all. When installing VC++ 1.0 the files (most of them) in the
>directory e:\msvc\msvc\source\startup are not installed either. The e:\
>drive is my CD. I'm running Window 3.1. In both cases I get an error
>saying cannot access source file <filename>. When looking at the CD
>using File Manager the files appear to be there but I can't access them
>using File Manager either. I seem to recall seeing a posting somewhere
>where someone else had the same problem. I didn't pay much attention at
>the time since I didn't have the book then. I looked for a service pack
>but did not see anything that I thought fit. I know the S/W agreement w/
>the book said that this product is not supported but the cover also says
>the book contains a "working" version of VC++. Has anyone else had this
>problem or can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks.
>Michael Craghead
>PS E-mail is acceptable also.
As dumb as this may sound ... if you're running any kind of disk cache
(like smartdrv), try disabling it before running the install. Good
luck ...
Regards,
Bill
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