run-time error 429: 'You do not have the appropriate license to use this functionalit

Hi,
I wrote an application that uses a dll and few external ActiveXs.
When I run it in the IDE all is good.
After installing it on another machine and running it I get a run-time error 429, with the message 'You do not have the appropriate license to use this functionality'.
I'm pretty sure it has something to do with the ActiveXs but I'm not sure why - they are either free or written by me.

Help is appreciated

The problem that you are having is related to the registration of the controls on the new computer. If a component is not registered then it will make that error message.

If the control is one which can be used freely (i.e. it doesn't require a licence) then you can solve the problem by going into the command prompt (use the Run command in the Start Menu and type in "cmd.exe"on WinMe and higher systems).

Navigate to the folder where the *.dll or *.ocx components are and then type the following:



Obviously, replace "dllname.dll" with the *.dll or *.ocx file causing the error.

If you need to unregister the component then you can do so using the following line:



Hopefully this will sort out your problems. Be very careful with the spelling when you do this - you can mess up your system if it hangs while registering components.

Once you have registered the components then you should try running your executable again. If it persists in complaining then either (a) you need a different version of the *.dll or *.ocx on that computer or (b) the component requires being properly registered.