Can't create excel objects

[mpurtell]

I wrote a program in VB6 that uses/references the excel9 library.
I also created an installation set using the visual studio deployment
wizard.
The excel9.olb is included with the installation.
The application only works on PC's that have ms excel installed on them.

What else do I need to do to or with the PC's (besides installing excel)
that don't have a copy of Excel installed on them to allow me to create
excel objects(and my program to function)?

Thanks in advance.
Mike

 

[Stephen Bullen]

Hi Mike,

What else do I need to do to or with the PC's (besides installing excel)
that don't have a copy of Excel installed on them to allow me to create
excel objects(and my program to function)?

You can't. If your application automates Excel, Excel must be installed
on the users machines. You are not allowed to redistribute the excel9.olb
file (according to your VB6 licence).

Regards

Stephen Bullen
Microsoft MVP - Excel
www.BMSLtd.co.uk

 

[mpurtell]

Thanks Stephen

I was hoping that was not the case.

Mike