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Newcomers DBPro Corner / Won't create an .EXE file

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Foz
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Posted: 18th Dec 2007 08:54 Edited at: 18th Dec 2007 18:54
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This is the ultimate 'newbie' post...

I've just installed the full version of DBPro and can't compile the simplest program. I get the following:

"cannot create C:...example.exe"

wish the error message was a little more verbose...what am I doing wrong?
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TDK
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Posted: 18th Dec 2007 22:43
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Make sure you save the source code (.dba) into a folder in your projects directory and then save the project file (.dbpro) into the same folder.

That should be all you need to do - apart from install the latest DBP update if you haven't already done so.

TDK_Man

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kaedroho
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Posted: 18th Dec 2007 23:38
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also, if you have created the exe before make sure that you are not running it. I experienced almost the same problem for that reason.

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Foz
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Posted: 19th Dec 2007 06:31
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I verified that both the .dba and .dbpro files are in the project folder and still nothing. I suspect that the original download of DBPro didn't work - I'll continue to wait for a response from the technical dept.

I feel like I paid too much to have to sit and wait like this on my first day, but then set-backs are to be expected. Thank you for your help.
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Foz
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Posted: 19th Dec 2007 19:31
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I'm using Vista. And I'd have to re-install DBPro in order to get that path again - it'd be the third time, and I don't want to do that just yet; I was given 3 different d/l links and I'm not even sure which or in what order to download them.

I suspect there's a security issue with Vista involved, because I get the following error message during the download:

"access to
C:\...\Windows...\Temp Internet Folder...\DBPro.zip is denied"

I then have to manualy unzip the file. I apologize for filling up this thread with a topic that's better suited for the support team, but I'm growing a little tired of waiting for a response. I set aside my weekend to work on this and now it's over...
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PresFox
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Posted: 19th Dec 2007 21:52
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Are you running it as administrator? Vista doesnt like programs creating new files (especcially exes)

Microsoft isnt evil, they just make really crappy operating systems -- Linus torvalds
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Foz
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Posted: 19th Dec 2007 22:47
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Yep, that did it - Thank you. Guess I'll just have to get use to stopping to click 'run as administrator' everytime I want to use DB.

Love your quote - I'll respect the forum rules and keep my opinions about Microsuck to myself...
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