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LNK1104 fatal error when compiling a DLL

I am compiling an MFC DLL project using Visual C++ 6.0. It compiles and Links fine in Release mode. However, If compiling in Debug mode, when it tries to link, I get the fatal error: "LNK1104 cannot open file '/Debug/Gp.dll'". MSDN help suggested a few things that could be the problem: low on disk space, the file does not exist, wrong filename or path, drive is invalid etc. None of these appear to be the problem. Also I've checked PView.exe and Task Manager to make sure the DLL is not still running somewhere. I'm stuck, not being able to link in debug mode for I need to debug a problem in the code.
Thanks,
jonjon

Vinayak Kumbar

Hi,

Is 'Gp' is the project workspace name?. If not, then go to project->settings, choose the link->, there give the correct name.

It is surely something to do with Ur project settings. Check the settings once.

VinExpert

Vinayak Kumbar

Hi,

One more crude method....

Restart Ur PC. delete the debug directory. And say ReBuildAll. Then it may solve Ur prob. I told this because, there may be a instance though U have checked....!!!!(I guess)

Try it out.

VinExpert

jonjon

ASKER

Yes, 'Gp'is the name of the workspace. I agree that it is probably something in the settings. I'm just not sure what it is. I even put the full path for the output file: "d:\Gp\Debug\Gp.dll"
Any other ideas?
Thanks

Vinayak Kumbar

Hi,

I can't guess any more. Have U restarted and seen?. The last thing, that I can help U is, send me that dll workspace if u want, to k_bbb100@hotmail.com and I will check it once.

VinExpert

jonjon

ASKER

Yes, I deleted the /Debug directory and restarted my machine. No effect. Still no linking in Debug mode.

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jonjon

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You are the Man!

jonjon

ASKER

WOW!, that worked. I completely overlooked the reset button, I've never had to use it. Something in the Link settings must have gotten corrupted. Thanks for taking the time to review my workspace, I really appreciate the speedy solution.
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JonJon

Vinayak Kumbar

HI,

That was learning experience for me too..

VinExpert

Vinayak Kumbar

And...

I have deleted it....

VinExpert

jonjon

ASKER

Thank You