RE: Activating Visual C++ Express
- From: "Harmony Neil" <harmonylm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:06:25 +0100
This would probably be because your computer recognizes the fact that you
have already installed it before, because every piece of software you
install has a registry key.
Now I'll just shut up, because going into the registry is, shall we say, not
recommended.
-----Original Message-----
From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ian D. Nichols
Sent: 23 April 2011 03:54
To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Activating Visual C++ Express
Hi Martin,
Thanks for your reply to my question. The original installation of Visual
C++ Express was more than 30 days old. I tried unsuccessfully to get an
activation code right after installing it, then set it aside and forgot
about it for a while. I uninstalled it, then downloaded and installed it
again. But it still wouldn't activate and run, even with the installation
key.
I tried installing and activating it on my laptop, and it all worked
perfectly. That's weird.
Is it possible that there's a not-uninstalled remnant on my desktop that's
preventing the activation?
Any thoughts, anyone?
Thanks again.
Ian
Ian D. Nichols,
Toronto, Canada
-----Original Message-----
From: Martin Slack
Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 10:26 AM
To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Activating Visual C++ Express
Hi Ian,
Did more than 30 days pass between installing the VS Express and trying to
enter the registration key? If so, that copy of VS has timed out, and the
only way I know to workaround the situation is to uninstall it and download
again, this time with your registration key ready to hand.
hth, Martin
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ian D. Nichols" <inich@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 4:15 AM
Subject: Activating Visual C++ Express
Hi Listers,
I have downloaded and installed Visual C++ Express, and am now trying to get
it working.
I have successfully obtained a registration key. When I run the program, it
presents a field into which I can paste this key. But the only available
choice is "Close", and when I click it the program closes. When I run it
again the same thing happens.
Could some one familiar with these express versions offer a suggestion about
what is wrong?
Many thanks in advance for any and all ideas.
All the best,
Ian D. Nichols,
Toronto, Canada
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