Error accessing Project > References window?

Question

In Visual Basic 6, when I attempt to access Project > References, it throws an error:

Error accessing system registry

I am:

• Logged in as the local computer administrator
• running Windows XP Professional and
• I can execute regedt32.exe and access all the registry keys just fine.

VB6 was installed as the local administrator.

Any idea why this happens?

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I'm running crystal reports 8.5 and it supposed to already have fixed that issue but apparently I still have the issue with 8.5 installed. I have also made the attempt of reinstalling crystal reports with no luck on the issue.

Answer 1

For me this worked:

1. goto C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\VB98
2. change the property of VB6.EXE by right click->Compatibility In privilege level section, check the option Run this program as Administrator

Answer 2

Depending on the Windows OS you have (I have Windows 7 Enterprise), you might want to try giving administrator rights to the REGTLIB.EXE (located in C:\Windws). Right click on the REGTLIB.EXE file. Select Properties from the pop-up menu. Then select the Compatiblity tab. On the Compatiblity tab, check/select the Run this program as Administrator checkbox. Click OK to save your changes. It might take take care of the problem for you. It worked for me. Good luck.