Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Error!

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I am trying to diagnose a problem with a tiny software application
called vdat.

BACKGROUND: I have a large live music collection...much of it is
recorded onto Digital Audio Tape (DAT). I have a DDS tape drive (Sony
SDT-9000) with a special firmware update which allows the drive to
read digital audio data and transfer it to my hard drive at up to 4
times normal speed.

The software program that controls the tape drive and allows me to
choose what portion of the tape I wish to copy is called vdat.

I previously ran this application on another PC without any problems.
I recently built a new PC...with the identical configuration, but now
whenever I try to open vdat, I get the following error message:


Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files/vdat\vdat.exe

abnormal program termination


I can get vdat to open in Safe Mode (but then, of course, I have no
DDS Tape Drive to control).

I've tried running SysInternals' Process Monitor in an attempt to
diagnose the problem, but it's a bit over my head.

I am running Windows XP SP3. I have checked and rechecked my hardware
configuration and everything appears to be working properly. My ASPI
layer is also installed and working correctly. The developer of vdat
has not responded to my requests for support.

If anyone has any suggestions for how I might go about diagnosing this
problem, I would be most appreciative. I would also appreciate if
someone might be able to direct me to someone who could help me with
this problem. I'm willing to pay for tech support, but so far, this
problem appears to be over everybody else's head too.

Thanks,
Paul
 
Re: Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Error!

[X-post to WinXP Help & Support newsgroup]

Why are you reposting an identical post you made in another newsgroup over a
year ago that had several replies (none of which you ever replied to)? =>
http://groups.google.com/group/micr..._frm/thread/fae59238bf0bb06c/694afae4341a4702
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poochbeast wrote:
> I am trying to diagnose a problem with a tiny software application
> called vdat.
>
> BACKGROUND: I have a large live music collection...much of it is
> recorded onto Digital Audio Tape (DAT). I have a DDS tape drive (Sony
> SDT-9000) with a special firmware update which allows the drive to
> read digital audio data and transfer it to my hard drive at up to 4
> times normal speed.
>
> The software program that controls the tape drive and allows me to
> choose what portion of the tape I wish to copy is called vdat.
>
> I previously ran this application on another PC without any problems.
> I recently built a new PC...with the identical configuration, but now
> whenever I try to open vdat, I get the following error message:
>
>
> Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library
>
> Runtime Error!
>
> Program: C:\Program Files/vdat\vdat.exe
>
> abnormal program termination
>
>
> I can get vdat to open in Safe Mode (but then, of course, I have no
> DDS Tape Drive to control).
>
> I've tried running SysInternals' Process Monitor in an attempt to
> diagnose the problem, but it's a bit over my head.
>
> I am running Windows XP SP3. I have checked and rechecked my hardware
> configuration and everything appears to be working properly. My ASPI
> layer is also installed and working correctly. The developer of vdat
> has not responded to my requests for support.
>
> If anyone has any suggestions for how I might go about diagnosing this
> problem, I would be most appreciative. I would also appreciate if
> someone might be able to direct me to someone who could help me with
> this problem. I'm willing to pay for tech support, but so far, this
> problem appears to be over everybody else's head too.
>
> Thanks,
> Paul
 
Re: Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Error!

Cross posted to:

microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize
microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support


"poochbeast" <poochbeast@NOSPAM.net> wrote in message news:bv0qf45if78t3rlfcu1fjks3mnrp9rgjmi@4ax.com...
>
> I am trying to diagnose a problem with a tiny software application
> called vdat.
>
> BACKGROUND: I have a large live music collection...much of it is
> recorded onto Digital Audio Tape (DAT). I have a DDS tape drive (Sony
> SDT-9000) with a special firmware update which allows the drive to
> read digital audio data and transfer it to my hard drive at up to 4
> times normal speed.
>
> The software program that controls the tape drive and allows me to
> choose what portion of the tape I wish to copy is called vdat.
>
> I previously ran this application on another PC without any problems.
> I recently built a new PC...with the identical configuration, but now
> whenever I try to open vdat, I get the following error message:
>
>
> Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library
>
> Runtime Error!
>
> Program: C:\Program Files/vdat\vdat.exe
>
> abnormal program termination
>
>
> I can get vdat to open in Safe Mode (but then, of course, I have no
> DDS Tape Drive to control).
>
> I've tried running SysInternals' Process Monitor in an attempt to
> diagnose the problem, but it's a bit over my head.
>
> I am running Windows XP SP3. I have checked and rechecked my hardware
> configuration and everything appears to be working properly. My ASPI
> layer is also installed and working correctly. The developer of vdat
> has not responded to my requests for support.
>
> If anyone has any suggestions for how I might go about diagnosing this
> problem, I would be most appreciative. I would also appreciate if
> someone might be able to direct me to someone who could help me with
> this problem. I'm willing to pay for tech support, but so far, this
> problem appears to be over everybody else's head too.
>
> Thanks,
> Paul
>
 
Re: Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Error!

I apologize for my improper etiquette. I attempted ALL of the repairs
suggested to me a year ago. None of them worked and I was too busy
with other projects (work) to explore it any farther at the time. Now
I've returned to this sore spot and I'm determined to get to the
bottom of it:

1) A year ago, John suggested that the software was too old to run on
WinXP. While vdat may have been written for Win98, I used it on my
other PC with WinXP for 2 years without any problems.

2) As per Mark's suggestion, I have reinstalled the VC++ runtime
libraries. This did nothing to alleviate the problem.

Any additional suggestions would be most welcome.

Thank you and thanks for your prompt reply.

Paul


On Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:49:06 -0400, "PA Bear [MS MVP]"
<PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote:

>[X-post to WinXP Help & Support newsgroup]
>
>Why are you reposting an identical post you made in another newsgroup over a
>year ago that had several replies (none of which you ever replied to)? =>
>http://groups.google.com/group/micr..._frm/thread/fae59238bf0bb06c/694afae4341a4702
 
Re: Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Error!

Have you tried "Compatibility Mode"?
Run Older Programs on Windows XP:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/appcompat.mspx

JS
http://www.pagestart.com


"poochbeast" <poochbeast@NOSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:0s4qf45mgidfiifsgb2uk9pelfsm21pook@4ax.com...
>I apologize for my improper etiquette. I attempted ALL of the repairs
> suggested to me a year ago. None of them worked and I was too busy
> with other projects (work) to explore it any farther at the time. Now
> I've returned to this sore spot and I'm determined to get to the
> bottom of it:
>
> 1) A year ago, John suggested that the software was too old to run on
> WinXP. While vdat may have been written for Win98, I used it on my
> other PC with WinXP for 2 years without any problems.
>
> 2) As per Mark's suggestion, I have reinstalled the VC++ runtime
> libraries. This did nothing to alleviate the problem.
>
> Any additional suggestions would be most welcome.
>
> Thank you and thanks for your prompt reply.
>
> Paul
>
>
> On Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:49:06 -0400, "PA Bear [MS MVP]"
> <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>[X-post to WinXP Help & Support newsgroup]
>>
>>Why are you reposting an identical post you made in another newsgroup over
>>a
>>year ago that had several replies (none of which you ever replied to)? =>
>>http://groups.google.com/group/micr..._frm/thread/fae59238bf0bb06c/694afae4341a4702
>
 
Re: Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Error!

Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, I've tried all options in
every conceivable combination in "Compatibility Mode", but none have
solved this problem. I suspect there's probably a conflict with some
..dll file. How would I go about diagnosing this to find the problem?
It's perplexing since I didn't have the problem on my previous WinXP
setup.

Paul

On Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:31:08 -0400, "JS" <@> wrote:

>Have you tried "Compatibility Mode"?
>Run Older Programs on Windows XP:
>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/appcompat.mspx
>
>JS
>http://www.pagestart.com
>
>
>"poochbeast" <poochbeast@NOSPAM.net> wrote in message
>news:0s4qf45mgidfiifsgb2uk9pelfsm21pook@4ax.com...
>>I apologize for my improper etiquette. I attempted ALL of the repairs
>> suggested to me a year ago. None of them worked and I was too busy
>> with other projects (work) to explore it any farther at the time. Now
>> I've returned to this sore spot and I'm determined to get to the
>> bottom of it:
>>
>> 1) A year ago, John suggested that the software was too old to run on
>> WinXP. While vdat may have been written for Win98, I used it on my
>> other PC with WinXP for 2 years without any problems.
>>
>> 2) As per Mark's suggestion, I have reinstalled the VC++ runtime
>> libraries. This did nothing to alleviate the problem.
>>
>> Any additional suggestions would be most welcome.
>>
>> Thank you and thanks for your prompt reply.
>>
>> Paul
>>
>>
>> On Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:49:06 -0400, "PA Bear [MS MVP]"
>> <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>[X-post to WinXP Help & Support newsgroup]
>>>
>>>Why are you reposting an identical post you made in another newsgroup over
>>>a
>>>year ago that had several replies (none of which you ever replied to)? =>
>>>http://groups.google.com/group/micr..._frm/thread/fae59238bf0bb06c/694afae4341a4702
>>
>
 
Re: Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Error!

Microsoft has a DLL Help Database that may be of some limited use.
http://support.microsoft.com/dllhelp/?dlltype=prod&l=55&pid=2990&vid=195640&S=0

Another trick you might consider is to burn a copy of C:\Windows
(from the PC that will not run the app) to a DVD
and then use a file comparison software application
That said one utility that I have used in the past is: Beyond Compare
http://www.scootersoftware.com/moreinfo.html

You would compare the files on the DVD to the
C:\Windows directory located on the PC that will run your application.
What may seem like two identical PC's may if fact have small differences.

Also an outside possibility is the .NET versions you have installed:
C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework
However your app may predate .NET which is why I said outside chance.

JS
http://www.pagestart.com


"poochbeast" <poochbeast@NOSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:h5prf459rjqauu58tr9clrstdp28o760ns@4ax.com...
> Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, I've tried all options in
> every conceivable combination in "Compatibility Mode", but none have
> solved this problem. I suspect there's probably a conflict with some
> .dll file. How would I go about diagnosing this to find the problem?
> It's perplexing since I didn't have the problem on my previous WinXP
> setup.
>
> Paul
>
> On Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:31:08 -0400, "JS" <@> wrote:
>
>>Have you tried "Compatibility Mode"?
>>Run Older Programs on Windows XP:
>>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/appcompat.mspx
>>
>>JS
>>http://www.pagestart.com
>>
>>
>>"poochbeast" <poochbeast@NOSPAM.net> wrote in message
>>news:0s4qf45mgidfiifsgb2uk9pelfsm21pook@4ax.com...
>>>I apologize for my improper etiquette. I attempted ALL of the repairs
>>> suggested to me a year ago. None of them worked and I was too busy
>>> with other projects (work) to explore it any farther at the time. Now
>>> I've returned to this sore spot and I'm determined to get to the
>>> bottom of it:
>>>
>>> 1) A year ago, John suggested that the software was too old to run on
>>> WinXP. While vdat may have been written for Win98, I used it on my
>>> other PC with WinXP for 2 years without any problems.
>>>
>>> 2) As per Mark's suggestion, I have reinstalled the VC++ runtime
>>> libraries. This did nothing to alleviate the problem.
>>>
>>> Any additional suggestions would be most welcome.
>>>
>>> Thank you and thanks for your prompt reply.
>>>
>>> Paul
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:49:06 -0400, "PA Bear [MS MVP]"
>>> <PABearMVP@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>[X-post to WinXP Help & Support newsgroup]
>>>>
>>>>Why are you reposting an identical post you made in another newsgroup
>>>>over
>>>>a
>>>>year ago that had several replies (none of which you ever replied to)?
>>>>=>
>>>>http://groups.google.com/group/micr..._frm/thread/fae59238bf0bb06c/694afae4341a4702
>>>
>>
>
 
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