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How to install Stataframe with Visual Studio Express 2005?

http://forum.strataframe.net/Topic1003.aspx

By Simon White - 4/28/2006

I was told that strataframe could be used with Visual Studio Express, however when I try to install it I get the following message: Visual Studio 2005 must be installed prior to installing Strataframe.



Is there anyway to get it to install with Visual Studio Express?



Thanks,

Simon
By StrataFrame Team - 4/28/2006

Simon,



Could you check your registry for me? I'm wondering if a certain key exists. During the install, we check:



HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\VisualStudio\8.0



to make sure it exists. If it doesn't exist, then we cancel the setup because Visual Studio is not installed. It is most likely that the registry key for Visual Studio Express is different than the one, so the StrataFrame Setup does not believe that Visual Studio is installed.



Let me know so I can modify the setup to support the necessary changes.
By Simon White - 4/28/2006

The folder exists but just contains other folders on the default key is present and no value is set. However I notice now that I have the following folder:



HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\VBExpress\8.0



which contains a number of keys like ApplicationID, CLR Version....



Simon





Ben Chase (04/28/2006)
Simon,



Could you check your registry for me? I'm wondering if a certain key exists. During the install, we check:



HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\VisualStudio\8.0



to make sure it exists. If it doesn't exist, then we cancel the setup because Visual Studio is not installed. It is most likely that the registry key for Visual Studio Express is different than the one, so the StrataFrame Setup does not believe that Visual Studio is installed.



Let me know so I can modify the setup to support the necessary changes.
By StrataFrame Team - 5/1/2006

Thanks Simon,



We'll get the install modified so that it views VBExpress as a valid Visual Studio install.
By StrataFrame Team - 5/1/2006

And don't worry about your trial expiring, Bob Davis can extend your trial period to the necessary number of days once you get it installed.
By Simon White - 5/1/2006

Thanks. I guess you will also need to add the capability for C# Express.
By StrataFrame Team - 5/1/2006

Yes, sir, did a google search and gound the registry key for that one as well.
By Simon White - 5/4/2006

I just wanted to know if the installation error has been fixed and whether I can downloaded a new version to try with VB Express?
By StrataFrame Team - 5/5/2006

Not yet, Simon, still working on it Ermm
By StrataFrame Team - 5/26/2006

OK, Simon, I've got the issue resolved, and I'm rebuilding the install right now, so after we test it, it should be posted today.  I'll make sure either Bob, Trent, or I extends your trial period so you will have plenty of time to review the product with CSExpress installed.

Thanks for your patience Smile