system error 14001 and vcredist_x86.exe

["RJP Computing" <rjpcomputing@...>]

Hi guys,

I am having a problem, under Windows, with the LuaBinaries and the VC8.0 run-time loading C modules. I have confirmed that IUP works with the wlua.exe, but the lua.exe just doesn't seem to work. This has to do with the VC8.0 run-time and I need a solution that doesn't require the installation of vcredist_x86.exe [1]. So is there a manifest problem with lua.exe? Thoughts?

To show the problem you need a machine that does not have Visual C++ 8.0 installed or the vcredist_x86.exe. An example that causes an error:

system error 14001

just

require "socket"

or any C module you have installed.

To get a quick Lua environment setup use Lua for Windows [2]. Lua for Windows has this same error and is the reason I am investigating the proper way to package the VC8.0 run-time.

Thanks for any help.

[1] http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=200B2FD9-AE1A-4A14-984D-389C36F85647&displaylang=en
[2] http://luaforwindows.luaforge.net
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Regards,
Ryan
RJP Computing