#442 unable to run program file

[aditsu]

When I install Dev-C++, it keeps the existing
devcpp.ini without changing anything. If the paths to
the binaries are no longer correct, the dreaded "unable
to run program file" error apears. Furthermore, the
uninstaller also doesn't touch devcpp.ini.
This makes it impossible to uninstall and reinstall
Dev-C++ in another folder without a trip to an FAQ and
hunting down files.

Suggestions:
1. The installer should update the paths in devcpp.ini
(or at least rewrite it if fixing it is "too hard")
2. The uninstaller should have an option to delete
devcpp.ini (and devcpp.cfg)

[aditsu]

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(forgot to set the priority)

[Marek Januszewski]

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why is that such a high priority? installer has a clear
message that everyone has to ok to "do not install this
version over an older version". this definitely is going to
be addressed, but I don't think it's such a big problem

[aditsu]

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I didn't say anything about installing over an older
version. Actually, that would probably work much better (!),
but it's not the point.
The problem is critical because the uninstaller doesn't
clean up the remains, so if you try to reinstall in a
different folder, nothing will compile. Also, about 10
people hit this problem EVERY SINGLE DAY, and it has the
most searched keywords in my FAQ, see
http://extremetracking.com/open;ref2?login=devcfaq at "All
Keywords"

[Victor Samuel]

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Specu, I instaled Dev c++ and the problem apear. So. I never
copile a file with this program. I tryed I tryed to unistall and
re-install ( not overwrite the other version ) and the problem
continued equal before...I dont know, but I thinck that only if
a format my PC I can decide the trouble...

[Marek Januszewski]

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if you're on windows 2000 or xp
do start->run...
type cmd
in command window
cd /d cd "%USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data"
del devcpp.cfg
del devcpp.ini

and close it.
start dev-c++ now and compile

[aditsu]

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I installed the final 4.9.9.1 in a different folder (after
uninstalling the previous one) and I got the error again
is anybody working on this?

victorsamuel and others who might read this: don't forget
the "trip to an FAQ" that I mentioned in the bug report

Adrian

[Marek Januszewski]

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Adrian, I created a test build, soon will create test
install of 4.9.9.2. If you have time to help us testing
details are here:
https://sourceforge.net/forum/message.php?msg_id=2954936

[Marek Januszewski]

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actually anyone here is welcome to test an provide feedback.

[aditsu]

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I finally found some time to test it; it seems to work: the
IDE detects missing dirs and replaces them.
The way you did it is interesting (using relative paths); I
guess this should prevent the problem from reappearing.
I could only find a minor spelling error (I mean, I think
it's an error):
"it is recommended that you clicked Yes" -> I would say "click"
I hope you will do something about the installer/uninstaller too

Great job, thanks a lot
Adrian

[Marek Januszewski]

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thanks. lemme just double-check that English with someone.
this will also solve the all-before problem. once you click
yes, c:\dev-cpp\bin is put it the beginning of the path,
which makes sure that the make executed is the one from bin
directory not the one further down the PATH.

[Marek Januszewski]

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"clicked" changed to "click" and posted to cvs - thanks Adrian