PRB: CAB File for Microsoft Windowless Controls Is Not on the Microsoft Web Site (243530)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual Basic Learning Edition for Windows 6.0
  • Microsoft Visual Basic Professional Edition for Windows 6.0
  • Microsoft Visual Basic Enterprise Edition for Windows 6.0
This article was previously published under Q243530

SYMPTOMS

When packaging applications using Microsoft Windowless Controls, the Visual Basic Package and Deployment Wizard (PDW) references the MSWLess.cab file linked to the site http://activex.microsoft.com/controls/vb6/MSWLess.cab, which does not exist.

CAUSE

The file MSWLess.dep incorrectly points to the above site. The MSWLess.dep file should not contain any entries for CABFileName, CABDefaultURL, or CABINFFile. Microsoft Lightweight Controls are not meant for distribution over the Web.

RESOLUTION

Do not use these controls for Web-based applications.

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Remove lines containing CABFileName, CABDefaultURL, and CABINFFile from the MSWLess.dep file.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/12/2003
Keywords:kbAppSetup kbcode kbDownload kbprb kbwizard KB243530
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