INFO: Fixes and Features of Visual C++ 4.0a RISC Edition

Last reviewed: October 8, 1997
Article ID: Q164952

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Editions, versions 4.0, 4.0a, on the following platforms: - Alpha - MIPS - Power PC

SUMMARY

The following is a list of potential issues with the Visual C++ version 4.0 RISC Edition that are solved with fixes and features in Visual C++ Version 4.0a. Note that from within Developer Studio, the 4.0a RISC edition release is identified as version 4.1.

Current owners of Visual C++ RISC Edition version 4.0 can obtain a no-charge 4.0a update (not including shipping, handling and tax) by ordering Customer Service kit, part number 048-00017. More information for obtaining the 4.0a update can be found at: http://www.microsoft.com/visualc/press/riscnow.htm or by calling your local Microsoft subsidiary.

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Symptoms:

   Applications that build with Visual C++ version 4.1 for Intel have
   compile or link errors when built with Visual C++ version 4.0 RISC
   Edition.

Problem:

   Visual C++ version 4.0 RISC Edition is incompatible with Visual C++
   version 4.1 for Intel.

Solution:

   Use Visual C++ version 4.0a RISC Edition (Visual C++ version 4.1 for
   RISC).

Symptoms:

   Users of Visual C++ version 4.0 RISC Edition cannot use Open Inventor
   3D Tools and IVF AppWizard from Template Graphics.

Problem:

   Visual C++ version 4.0 RISC Edition does not have Open Inventor
   support.

Solution:

   Use Visual C++ version 4.0a RISC Edition (Visual C++ version 4.1 for
   RISC).

Symptoms:

   Users of Visual C++ version 4.0 RISC Edition cannot use internet server
   classes, AppWizard for Internet applications, and World Wide Web
   access.

Problem:

   Visual C++ version 4.0 RISC Edition does not have internet support.

Solution:

   Use Visual C++ version 4.0a RISC Edition (Visual C++ version 4.1 for
   RISC).

Note that users with applications built with Visual C++ version 4.0 InstallShield must rebuild their applications with Visual C++ version 4.1 InstallShield.

Keywords          : VCAlpha kb3rdparty kblist kbfixlist
Version           : WINNT:4.0,4.0a;
Platform          : NT WINDOWS
Hardware          : ALPHA MIPS PPC
Solution Type     : kbfix

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Last reviewed: October 8, 1997
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