Article ID: 191692 - Last Review: April 20, 2001 - Revision: 1.0

PRB: Shdocvw.dll Is Not Included in PDW Setup Package

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SYMPTOMS

When you use the Package and Deployment Wizard (PDW) to create a setup package for a Visual Basic project that contains the Microsoft Internet Controls, PDW does not include the Shdocvw.dll file in your setup package.

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CAUSE

Shdocvw.dll is a core component of Microsoft Internet Explorer. Under current redistribution policy, you are not allowed to redistribute Internet Explorer in your application. Therefore, Shdocvw.dll is not included in your setup package.

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RESOLUTION

To enable the functionality of the Microsoft Internet Controls, users of your application are required to have Internet Explorer installed on their computers.

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