ODE 97 Runtime

[Winnetou]

I have an old version of MS Office 97 Developer Edition Tools (ODE).
The version was designed for Windows 95/NT. I assume therefore that
the runtime version will only generate code suitable for these OS.

Questions: 1. What are the implications/side effects if I were to load
such a runtime file on a Windows 98/ME/2K etc. machine? 2. Would such
a runtime app. play havoc on the registry settings and delete file
association relationships? 3. Is there such a thing as an ODE version
for Windows 98? 4. What is the best approach: a. create a runtime
version for each OS (98/ME/2K..) or b. have a basic version, based -
say - on ODE 97 & Windows 98, that could somewhat be shielded from the
user's current Access version and would therefore not interfere with
the registry settings?

I have not yet tested this on my 98/ME machines for fear of deleting
registry and/or file association settings. Please advise.

Thanks for your feedback.

Mark

 

[Ed Robichaud]

ODE97 installs work OK on Win98, but haven't tried them on Win2000/XP. My
experience with multiple versions of Access recommends that you install the
most recent/standard version first, then install the earlier versions in
separate directories.
-Ed

 

[Winnetou]

Ed,

Thanks for your reply. Based on what I read about the run-time size of
Access 2k and up, I am inclined to only use A97. However, I am aware
of the registry and table association pitfalls that arise when you
install a run-time file in an existing higher Access environment.

So my questions are: 1. Do you gear the app. to each Access version
and ask the user to choose the appropriate version or 2. Do you create
a single run-time version in A97 and download this onto the target
machine (using sthg. like SageKey to avoid overlapping)?

Thanks for your feedback.

Mark

 

[Chris]

Acc 97 Runtime will install just fine on 2000/XP
machines. The problem will come in where the user already
has Access 2000, XP, or 2003 installed on their computer.
You should have a seperate Access 2000 version to run in
that case.


Chris