Visual Studio 6.0 Application Compatibility Script Does Not Work Unless Visual C++ Is Installed (281999)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
This article was previously published under Q281999

SYMPTOMS

When you try to install Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 with a customized script, you may receive the following error message:
Unable to retrieve Visual Studio 6.0 installation location from the registry. Verify that Visual Studio 6.0 has already been installed and run this script again.
After you receive this error message, Setup quits.

CAUSE

This problem can occur because scripts cannot install sub-components, they can only run standard installations such as Typical Installation.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, choose Typical Installation when you install Visual Studio 6.0.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/24/2003
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb kbsetup KB281999
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