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Multiple basetsd.h in my include paths... seem to need both, suggestions?
I have a small application that I compile and run in Visual Studio. I'm running Windows XP Pro with Visual Studio 6 and 2008 installed. The application makes use of the iphlpapi that comes with the Microsoft SDK. However, I cannot seem to arrive at the magic to make this thing compile. This is my directory list for includes:
D:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\VC98\INCLUDE
D:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\VC98\MFC\INCLUDE
D:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\VC98\ATL\INCLUDE
D:\PROGRAM FILES\MICROSOFT SDKS\WINDOWS\V6.0A\INCLUDE
The problem is that the first entry has a basetsd.h file that does not have a UINT16 declaration that other Microsoft header files need. The last line DOES have a file with the declaration, but this header file is ignored.
I'm adverse to modifying core files provided by the vendor. Anyone have an idea how to resolve this?
D:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\VC98\INCLUDE
D:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\VC98\MFC\INCLUDE
D:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\VC98\ATL\INCLUDE
D:\PROGRAM FILES\MICROSOFT SDKS\WINDOWS\V6.0A\INCLUDE
The problem is that the first entry has a basetsd.h file that does not have a UINT16 declaration that other Microsoft header files need. The last line DOES have a file with the declaration, but this header file is ignored.
I'm adverse to modifying core files provided by the vendor. Anyone have an idea how to resolve this?
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BalkisBr - ok, I'm going to guess you are in VS2008 or something more modern than VS6.
I'm not using VS6 now,
tomorrow i can take a look on vs6 to remember the folders and provide a better assistance for you.
Meanwhile, have you tried to include the full path to the correct file?
Can you copy paste the errors?
tomorrow i can take a look on vs6 to remember the folders and provide a better assistance for you.
Meanwhile, have you tried to include the full path to the correct file?
Can you copy paste the errors?
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What a joke. Microsoft, please go learn something from Unix. Using Windows Explorer, I went searching for basetsd.h, none to be found. The odd part is that the other Windows Explorer I had open was looking right at one. A little search revealed that Windows Explorer (as well as Microsoft Desktop search) is braindead when searching or files.
So, I downloaded FileBoss V2 (so far looks like a slick piece of s/w), and found on my machine 4 different versions of basetsd.h. This is only after 6 months on this laptop. I went back to the old laptop (5 year veteran) - just a single file. Hmmm.
To resolve the issue, I added the "program files\Mcrosoft Platform SD\Include\ folder to the top of the file search path, and I removed the reference to the V6.0a SDK. Application compiles correctly now.
So, I downloaded FileBoss V2 (so far looks like a slick piece of s/w), and found on my machine 4 different versions of basetsd.h. This is only after 6 months on this laptop. I went back to the old laptop (5 year veteran) - just a single file. Hmmm.
To resolve the issue, I added the "program files\Mcrosoft Platform SD\Include\ folder to the top of the file search path, and I removed the reference to the V6.0a SDK. Application compiles correctly now.
ASKER
Credit given for taking a shot at it. Please see my last response for actual correction. Note: be careful what you install.
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However, I don't think I made myself clear, the problem is that I have two files from MS that are colliding with each other. The first is pulled in from the first include path, occluding the last path I've added. If I re-arrange, or drop any entry, it just causes more trouble.