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Q164952: INFO: Fixes and Features of Visual C++ 4.0a RISC Edition

Article: Q164952
Product(s): Microsoft C Compiler
Version(s): winnt:4.0,4.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbVC kbVC400kbfixlist
Last Modified: 05-MAY-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Visual C++, versions 4.0, 4.0a 
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SUMMARY
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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://msdn.microsoft.com/visualc.asp

or by calling your local Microsoft subsidiary.

MORE INFORMATION
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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.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbVC kbVC400 kbfixlist
Technology        : kbVCsearch kbVC400 kbAudDeveloper kbVC400a
Version           : winnt:4.0,4.0a
Hardware          : ALPHA MIPS PPC
Issue type        : kbinfo
Solution Type     : kbfix

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