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ciscoman1
02-08-2002, 03:08 PM
I am using 98SE and I was wondering if downloading VBScript version 5.6 is a good idea? I believe my version is 5.5.0.6330. The reason I am asking is because sometimes I get an ERROR message which reads "error MS visual basic C++" or something similar and then everything will completely freeze up. Ctrl + Alt + Delete does NOTHING or will not even come up. Any suggestions appreciated. JR
reghakr
02-08-2002, 11:21 PM
ciscoman,

I believe that error message refers to a DLL problem, not vbscript.

Need more info on the error message.

reghakr
ciscoman1
02-08-2002, 11:41 PM
To reghakr
What I really would like to know is if I should UPGRADE to the newer vbscript 5.6 version? What is your opinion?
Thanks ciscoman
reghakr
02-08-2002, 11:50 PM
ciscoman,

I'm one of those people that need the latest version of anything new...for the most part.

I've benn running 5.6 since it was first released.

No problems. It's not like it's a major re-write, it's a minor update.

reghakr
ciscoman1
02-09-2002, 12:59 AM
To reghakr
I was at the Windows Update site recently and I didn't see anything on the vbscript upgrade so I'm guessing that it isn't too important, correct??

Thanks ciscoman
Mocha
02-09-2002, 04:13 AM
Check out this link. I'm not sure right off hand, if this takes you to a page for Win95, but I'm sure you could find for 98. I don't know that this is exactly what you need, but.........

Vcredist Installs Latest Run-Time Components for Visual C++
<a target="_blank" href=http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q259403>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q259403</a>
Mocha
02-09-2002, 04:21 AM
Btw, that sort of thing won't be mentioned on the Windows Update Site. If you start having errors, that should tell you whether it's important or not.
ciscoman1
02-09-2002, 04:48 AM
To Mocha
you are right about whether it is important or not, the error only happens once in awhile but I have never been able to find an answer as to why it may be happening. I decided to upgrade to vbscript 5.6 so I will see if it help any.
Thanks ciscoman
ciscoman1
02-09-2002, 05:00 AM
To Mocha
I don't do anything with Video Studio as far as I know but I checked out what version of comctl32.dll I have as compared to what it said on the link and I think my version is even newer so whatever that means. Thanks ciscoman
reghakr
02-09-2002, 09:57 PM
They don't put beta software on Windows Update.

reghakr
ciscoman1
02-10-2002, 12:25 AM
To reghakr
Why do you call it beta?
ciscoman
reghakr
02-10-2002, 03:54 AM
ciscoman,

If you go to the <a target="_blank" href=http://www.microsoft.com/msdownload/vbscript/scripting.asp>Scripting site</a>

you'll see Scripting 5.6 Beta Download

Beta software is in the testing stages and not fully released to the general public. You knew that, didn't you?

reghakr
ciscoman1
02-10-2002, 05:40 AM
to reghakr
Yes I know what beta software is but I didn't know the 5.6 version was a beta upgrade or I did not see where it said that it was a beta release.
ciscoman