Multiple Versions of Winbatch Installed

Question:

I have current maintenance, and keep reasonably current (am using 2004A), but I also have a need to be able to compile "small EXEs" for an earlier version (so as to be able to run them on a machine that only has the earlier DLLs). Understand that this is not a cost issue, but simply a maintenance issue (we're still pretty much sneakernet). I'm aware that the simplest/cleanest solution is to keep all machines updated to the latest DLLs, but I'm (obviously) trying to avoid that.

So, my question is: Is it possible to have multiple versions of the compiler on the same machine? My tests indicate that this could be problematic, and, in particular, that the license info isn't shared among versions. When I run the older compiler, it prompts for licensing info, and doesn't accept anything I enter.

Answer:

Is possible...Yes. Depends how slick you want to make it work

Basically.

First: Install the older version in some wierd directory.

Second: Install current version in desired directroy.

The main thing is to install the "old" version (in some other directory), then re-install the new version (in the usual directory), so that the associations, etc point to the new version. Then if necessary you can write scripts to swap the registration info around.

Not so slick option:
Keep license numbers for both products handy. Make special shortcuts pointing to older versions. Use shortcuts to run older versions. Enter license numbers has prompted.

Slicker option:
Write small script to flip flop registry entries for you.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wilosnd WindowWare\WinBatch\Settings mostly.

Article ID:   W16494

File Created: 2005:02:18:12:20:58

Last Updated: 2005:02:18:12:20:58

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