Visual C++ is refusing to install

[Kaysakado]

http://www.microsoft.com/express/vc/ <- that's what I'm using, if it matters.

It gets to the part where it has those two columns, iirc, one is for downloading, and one is for installing, and it finishes with the one on the left, then crashes with a generic "setup.exe has stopped working" on the first file on the right.

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http://kaysakado.googlepages.com/erroralsospazzo.jpg
^pic of exactly what happens

 

[Blitzzo]

Any particular reason why you need Visual C++? If I were you, I'd just grab MinGW plus Code::Blocks. Unless you specifically need MSVC for what you're doing, I think you should stick with the minimal and portable solution.

 

[Callum]

What are you trying to build? If you're trying to build SRB2, its MUCH LESS heartache if you build it using MinGW.

 

[Cue]

Possibly because it's a much better IDE than CB and Dev-C++? Or maybe because the thing he wants to compile only comes with VC++ project files?

Anyways, try the basics, such as installing with "Run as administrator". Also, try installing the .NET Framework first, just for safety's sake.

 

[Kaysakado]

Possibly because it's a much better IDE than CB and Dev-C++? Or maybe because the thing he wants to compile only comes with VC++ project files?

Both of these, but mostly the latter.

Anyways, try the basics, such as installing with "Run as administrator". Also, try installing the .NET Framework first, just for safety's sake.

It doesn't even start up unless I run as administrator. And I have the .NET framework already.

 

[Fawfulfan]

Heh heh. You guys just reminded me that I really want Visual C++ installed on my computer, in case I need it. So I went to that link, and tried what you tried, and it worked perfectly for me.

But I use XP. Are you using Vista?

 

[Kaysakado]

But I use XP. Are you using Vista?

But of course. D=

It worked fine when I had XP, but I had to move to Vista recently.

 

[Chaos Knux]

Looks like Vista hates you, Kay.

 

[Kaysakado]

Looks like Vista hates you, Kay.

The opposite holds true as well.

(by opposite i dont mean that it loves me i mean that i hate it)

 

[Autosaver]

Right click, run as admin?
Put compatibility mode as Windows XP Service pack 2?

 

[Kaysakado]

Right click, run as admin?
Put compatibility mode as Windows XP Service pack 2?

I've tried both.

 

[Cue]

Conflicts from security programs, maybe?

Just a thought...

What do the details say?

 

[Autosaver]

I get the "Setup has failed" when I try t odownload driver cards. AND I'm on Vista.

I don't know why, but Vista just does not like to install things.

 

[SSNTails]

*) Download Sun Virtualbox
*) Create a new virtual machine
*) Install Windows XP on it
*) Install VC Express
*) ???
*) Profit!

 

[Autosaver]

Or just download Windows 7 for free and try it again?

 

[Blitzzo]

The problem with running Windows in a VM is that you still have to activate the thing, especially since WGA likes to complain whenever it sees a different hardware configuration. It's especially troublesome because most users only have the OEM Windows discs that come with their systems. Purchasing a new, legitimate license of XP is risky these days because you need to phone Microsoft, and the registration code might be expired or invalid somehow.