> Hello,
>
> thanks much for help!
>
> I put the dssw2.tps in the data dir. If i compile my app with XP Manifest the
> app will find the dssw2.tps if i compile with vista manifest it will not. I
> tried the manifest from within clarion and with setup builder.

Kai,

There are others that are much more expert in this area that could give you
greatly expanded explanations - but basically, WHAT kind of manifest you
use makes a huge difference in the Vista - Windows 7 world.

An XP manifest in a Vista - Windows 7 OS is interpreted as a "legacy" app -
it actually stores information in an alternative location - virtualstore
folder - SO it allows your XP manifested "legacy" to write to a folder -
just not the one that the same app in XP would write to:

NOW, if the program is Vista manifested - as Bruce explained to you, the
program MUST conform to Vista - Windows 7 rules and a folder you could
write to in XP is now READ-ONLY.

THAT is why it's so important to examine your program's operation overall,
and make sure it conforms to UAC Safe locations.

For those using C6/C7 ABC - ProPath is a life saver to help you make your
Clarion program write to UAC safe locations.

Product Description - ProPath, MFG - LANSRAD
Internet Link - http://www.clarionproseries.com/html/propath.html

HOWEVER, keep this in mind - every Clarion Third Party product you include
that has read-write operations must be reexamined to make it conform to UAC
rules.

ProPath can help in that area, but NOT every Third Party tool has been
updated to include good UAC safe locations - you'll need to check with each
vendor for solutions.

David

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