Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 makes me want to die.
by Kevin James · in General Discussion · 05/18/2008 (5:51 pm) · 7 replies
Hey!
I'm pretty new to the C++ scene, but I can't get Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 to create any new projects at all. I've changed the icon of TGB and successfully compiled the project, but every time I try and start a new project, I get this error, right after the wizard closes:
That's it. I click "ok" (I really want a "not ok" button!) and I'm right back where I started except now I have a completely useless folder in the MVS directory.
I've got Windows XP Service pack 3, and I just "repaired" the MVS 2005 install. Obviously, neither have helped.
Has anyone had any similar issues? I'd appreciate any insight/advice!
Thanks,
Kevin
I'm pretty new to the C++ scene, but I can't get Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 to create any new projects at all. I've changed the icon of TGB and successfully compiled the project, but every time I try and start a new project, I get this error, right after the wizard closes:
Quote:Automation server can't create object.
That's it. I click "ok" (I really want a "not ok" button!) and I'm right back where I started except now I have a completely useless folder in the MVS directory.
I've got Windows XP Service pack 3, and I just "repaired" the MVS 2005 install. Obviously, neither have helped.
Has anyone had any similar issues? I'd appreciate any insight/advice!
Thanks,
Kevin
About the author
Hobbyist game developer -- free and open source games FTW.
#2
Again, thanks for the suggestion.
05/19/2008 (4:49 am)
Thanks, Dan -- I've already tried reinstalling the Windows Script component. I'm thinking my problem is that I'm not connected to the internet -- and/or I've missed an important component of an update. (I have Service Pack 3, but I haven't ever updated from the internet.) One of the suggested solutions for fixing the problem involving running a program called xmlinst.exe from the system32 folder and I don't even have that program.Again, thanks for the suggestion.
#3
05/19/2008 (11:43 am)
In my forum "blitzing", I recall running across a requirement for VS2005 SP1 to correct some sort of error, but can't put my finger on the link at the moment. Might be something to try if you haven't already.
#4
05/19/2008 (4:43 pm)
Nice. Could I get a link?
#5
www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=bb4a75ab-e2d4-4c96-b39d-37baf6...
Patch for TGE for VS2005 (may not be applicable)
tdn.garagegames.com/wiki/images/e/e8/TGE_VS2005.zip
Might be some pertinent info here.
www.garagegames.com/mg/forums/result.thread.php?qt=69451
That about taps me out for relevant-ish info.
Cheers!
05/19/2008 (5:54 pm)
Still cant find the link but VS2005 SP1 can be downloaded with Microsoft Update (not windows update), orwww.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=bb4a75ab-e2d4-4c96-b39d-37baf6...
Patch for TGE for VS2005 (may not be applicable)
tdn.garagegames.com/wiki/images/e/e8/TGE_VS2005.zip
Might be some pertinent info here.
www.garagegames.com/mg/forums/result.thread.php?qt=69451
That about taps me out for relevant-ish info.
Cheers!
#6
Unfortunately, I've already installed VS2005 SP1 -- I was pretty positive that would do the trick -- but it didn't help. Though it did change the process a little: I get the same error box, but that one is followed by another error box that is blank. Even less coherent than VS's previous conniptions.
I own TGB Pro. I don't own any other Torque engine. Of course, the problem is that I can't start any new project. Period.
I actually think I've found the problem -- but solving it seems impossible at the moment. My computer didn't have the Scripting.FileSystemObject registry entries (etc) to begin with, though I added them from my dad's computer and VS still doesn't work. The stupid Windows Script Installer won't update my computer because: "You should already have this, moron."
Bottom line: Visual Studio is the most useless piece of program I've ever put my hands on, though I appreciate the help, and would appreciate any future suggestions.
05/19/2008 (6:24 pm)
Hey, thanks Mark; you're a good guy!Unfortunately, I've already installed VS2005 SP1 -- I was pretty positive that would do the trick -- but it didn't help. Though it did change the process a little: I get the same error box, but that one is followed by another error box that is blank. Even less coherent than VS's previous conniptions.
I own TGB Pro. I don't own any other Torque engine. Of course, the problem is that I can't start any new project. Period.
I actually think I've found the problem -- but solving it seems impossible at the moment. My computer didn't have the Scripting.FileSystemObject registry entries (etc) to begin with, though I added them from my dad's computer and VS still doesn't work. The stupid Windows Script Installer won't update my computer because: "You should already have this, moron."
Bottom line: Visual Studio is the most useless piece of program I've ever put my hands on, though I appreciate the help, and would appreciate any future suggestions.
#7
05/20/2008 (5:05 pm)
Try plugging your computer into the internet ;)
Torque Owner Dan -
According to Microsoft:
Hope that helps.