Run Time error 75

[mikejohn]

I downloaded the latest 3.4.21 onto this computer, which is a biggy, and it runs well.
I have been given a Pentium II to test at the workshop.
I copied all of the new SB folder onto a CD (apart from Part Wizard II and Project Wizard) and copied it into the same path c:\Programfiles\Shopbot\ on the new computer.
When trying to run it, the Red Window comes up, then I get this message: "Run-time error '75' Part/file access error".
I Googled the error and read this "Program does not have rights or access to a file. Often this is caused when a program is trying to access a network file it doesn't have proper access to either because of network privileges or something is blocking the program. This issue can also be caused when the file is being used by another program or is read-only."

A lot of stuff was cleared off this later computer before coming to me, leaving only Windows 98 and little else.
Can anyone point me in the right direction to try and overcome this problem?

Thanks in advance.

Meanwhile I'll continue running in DOS with my trusty old laptop!

..........Mike

[gerald_d]

I've heard that one of the first steps is to fully update your Win98 on-line from Bill's (Gates) site.

[gerald_d]

Aha! your problem is in your words "I copied all of the new SB folder onto a CD "...

That forced all your files into a Read-Only status. (Your CD is read-only). In Explorer Find the properties of each folder and remove the ticks from "read-only" at the bottom.

Does Romania have enough beers to settle your bill?

[mikejohn]

Indeed it does!!
Whenever you are ready

[bill.young]

Hey Mike,

Along with the read-only problem, copying the whole ShopBot folder over to another computer won't work with the Windows Software because there are Windows controls and files (like the 3d control for the Previewer) that are installed in places other than the "C:\Program Files\ShopBot" folder. You won't get them if you just copy that folder over.

Can you burn the 3.4.21 setup program to a CD and then install on the new computer from that (after getting whatever Windows updates the new computer needs as Gerald pointed out)?

Bill