600 Points for successful solution to my software problem

[Justin7]

If you get my program working the way I want it, you win. If several people contribute, I'll split the 600 points in a way I think is fair, based on each contribution.

I run Virtual Pascal v2.1 build 243. It works fine in XP and Vista.

When I run it in Windows 7, I get an error about 90% of the time when I compile and run any program, even a "Hello World" program. The error is:

Exception XCPT_ACESS_VIOLATION (C0000005) at 00404D96, TID = 17E4.

All the addresses change each time you reload it. If you don't reload it, but rerun it, you get an identical error with identical addresses.

The workaround is to close the VP integrated environment compiler, reload it and rerun it. Eventually, it works. It runs correctly about 10% of the time, requiring about 10 loads per attempt.

It's extremely aggravating. Most of my modeling software is written in this primitive (but easy to use) environment.

I want a solution that lets me run this in Windows 7, and never gives me this (or some other) error much of the time.

[whatsgood5]

Simple fix.

F11 backslash override. Jam on the override key.


Seriously though as you may have figured out i've got no clue how to help you here, but I've heard my dad use that line a million fukking times and this was my one time to use it.

Good luck resolving your issue though.

[rfr3sh]

not sure if this helps :

http://blog.bestsoftware4download.com/2010/02/how-to-install-turbo-pascal-on-windows-7-64bit/

thats turbo pascal not virtual pascal

and what about downloading build 279

also:

http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGLD,GGLD:2004-31,GGLD:en&q=%22Exception+code%3A+C0000005+ACCESS_VIOLATION%22

[excel]

http://www.windowsbbs.com/windows-20...violation.html Thread is old but I think the third post might still be relevant.

Seems like it's the operating system sending the message the program is trying to access no mans land. Probably because windows 7 is so new might have to dual boot another OS or wait for service pack whatever to come out.

[eidolon]

It's a memory error. Could be because of the code their is a memory leak; but I doubt it if the address is the same for each error (1st try 2ndtry 3rd try....). Allocated memory could be running out. But the question of why is this is only for 7 and not xp or vista is a good question.

I'll try and find out why this is...

[Extra Innings]

I'll take a shot at this...

Uninstall/reinstall....no harm no foul

[Extra Innings]

eidolon and excel are on the right paths...I like what others have suggested as well.

[minet123]

buy a macbook

[eidolon]

it seems that virtual pascal has been dead since 2005. So I'm not sure if it is compatible with windows 7.
You might want to try a different compiler: freepascal 2.4 or Turbo Pascal 7.0

http://www.freepascal.org/download.var

http://www.windows7download.com/win7-turbo-pascal/download-yhmbqdsv.html

[Data]

Options -> Compiler -> uncheck "Asm stack frame" -> OK -> Options -> Save Options.

Or,

View -> Exceptions -> uncheck XCPT_ACCESS_VIOLATION -> OK

[chachi]

best suggestion would be winxp in a VM for this ... win7 and ancient IDE/compiler tools don't always get on

[Scorpion]

If you get my program working the way I want it, you win. If several people contribute, I'll split the 600 points in a way I think is fair, based on each contribution.

I run Virtual Pascal v2.1 build 243. It works fine in XP and Vista.

When I run it in Windows 7, I get an error about 90% of the time when I compile and run any program, even a "Hello World" program. The error is:

Exception XCPT_ACESS_VIOLATION (C0000005) at 00404D96, TID = 17E4.

All the addresses change each time you reload it. If you don't reload it, but rerun it, you get an identical error with identical addresses.

The workaround is to close the VP integrated environment compiler, reload it and rerun it. Eventually, it works. It runs correctly about 10% of the time, requiring about 10 loads per attempt.

It's extremely aggravating. Most of my modeling software is written in this primitive (but easy to use) environment.

I want a solution that lets me run this in Windows 7, and never gives me this (or some other) error much of the time.

Simple, since it works in windows XP install XP mode in windows7 and run it in XP mode

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx

[chachi]

ide/compilers don't always play nice even in XP mode under Win7 though ...

[Justin7]

Options -> Compiler -> uncheck "Asm stack frame" -> OK -> Options -> Save Options.

Or,

View -> Exceptions -> uncheck XCPT_ACCESS_VIOLATION -> OK

With these changes, it still crashes, but I don't get an error message now

[Justin7]

Simple, since it works in windows XP install XP mode in windows7 and run it in XP mode
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/vir.../download.aspx

I've run it in XP mode, and get the same problems.

[Justin7]

not sure if this helps :

http://blog.bestsoftware4download.com/2010/02/how-to-install-turbo-pascal-on-windows-7-64bit/

thats turbo pascal not virtual pascal

and what about downloading build 279

also:

http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...S_VIOLATION%22

Installing Turbo Pascal is a major burden, and likely to have some similar problems (ancient software not kept up-to-date).

[chachi]

best suggestion would be winxp in a VM for this ... win7 and ancient IDE/compiler tools don't always get on

methinks is your only solution actually ...

[ouman101]

Have you tried right clicking on the program and choosing 'run as administrator'. This fixes some problems, even if you are logged in as an administrator. I would also shut of UAC (User Access Control), can be found in the control panel. I can give you instructions if you can't find it.

Sounds like you might have already tried this, but you can also right click on the shortcut, and choose properties. Then select run in compatibility mode and choose the version of operating system you were using before.

[Justin7]

Running as admin doesn't help. I can't find the UAC in the control panel.

[blackbeSSt]

justin have you tried to shim VP?

[ouman101]

Running as admin doesn't help. I can't find the UAC in the control panel.

1. Control Panel -> User Accounts -> User Account
2. Click on Change User Account Control settings link.
3. Move the Slider to Never Notify
4. Click OK to make the change effective
5. Reboot.

[ouman101]

Any luck?

[Data]

Options -> Compiler -> uncheck "Delphi syntax" -> OK -> Options -> Save Options.

If that does not help then either get VMWare (less hassle, VP will work) or make a clean Windows 7 install (free but time consuming, VP will likely work).

[d1m@]

change back windows 7 to vista or XP anyway 7 is one big big big shit

[HauntingTheHoly]

TURN THE COMPUTER OFF THEN TURN IT BACK ON!!!!!

Erm. Sorry, had to.

[pavyracer]

It's amazing. SBR employees over 40 programmers and not a single one knows how to fix Justin's problem. I would be scared if I was the owner and paying these people to run my website.

[chachi]

website programmers <> "vagaries of win7" experts

get VMWare (less hassle, VP will work)

I agree, VMware is the solution, I claim my points

[Wrigley]

call the geek squad is my solution

[pavyracer]

call the geek squad is my solution

[ouman101]

call the geek squad is my solution

Geek squad = overpriced high school drop outs

Wouldn't pay them a dime

[wrongturn]

if even "hello world!" gives out an error, it is time to rewrite in another language.

[GELATINOUS CUBE]

update-windows-from-the-start-menu??

[byronbb]

Just run an old xp box and run it off there.

[rki999]

format C: and then use hammerhihehehe

[Justin7]

Options -> Compiler -> uncheck "Delphi syntax" -> OK -> Options -> Save Options.

If that does not help then either get VMWare (less hassle, VP will work) or make a clean Windows 7 install (free but time consuming, VP will likely work).

Delphi Syntax has no effect.

This machine had a clean windows 7 install, and had this problem from day 1.