> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Irwin Scollar
> Sent: Thursday, 17 August 2006 1:39 a.m.
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Windows Vista Problems
>
...
> Unfortunately, the xml content in appname.exe.manifest is
> read before the main FormCreate, so the first time a program
> is run under Vista, it still has the XP theme error in the
> appearance of the buttons. On the next run, the file has been
> renamed and the xml doesn't run, so all is well. The same
> problem re-occurs in reverse if one returns to XP after
> having run under Vista without re-installation.
>
> I can put all this detection and changing into a setup.dll
> run by the installation program since I use one which offers
> that ability, but it would be neater if there is a way to do
> this in the app itself in order to avoid re-installation if
> one has a mult-boot machine.
>
> Is there a way to do all this **before** the xml in
> appname.exe.manifest runs and before FormCreate does
> something in order to avoid having to run the program twice
> to get the correct appearance under Vista or when returning to XP?
>
> Irwin Scollar
>
> ___________
Create a helper app that checks for the existance of the manifest and the
windows version. It can rename the manifest as requried and then call the main
app.
Regards
Sean
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Sean Cross
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