From: dean.earley@icode.co.uk   
      
   Raoul Watson wrote:   
   > This has happened numerous times in the past and I never can pinpoint   
   > what caused it. It has to do with Installshield (either a failed   
   > software removal or installation).   
   >   
   > When a source code is opened, or VB is launched, the Installshield   
   > dialog comes up as of it is trying to install a software. It will   
   > then err out with a dialog "The feature you are trying to use is on a   
   > CD Rom or other removable media..Insert Installshield disk..etc."   
   > when you cancel it comes up with "Error 1706: No valid source can be   
   > found for product Installshield Express.." If you hit cancel again,   
   > it may take two or three times but eventually VB loads. Running any   
   > source code may also bring up this dialog..   
   >   
   > No one seems to have experienced this weird happening...   
      
   As you said, this is normally due to a broken install, and is often   
   triggered by using the custom controls.   
      
   Have a look for the "MSI cleanup utility" and remove the errant install   
   form the list.   
      
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   Dean Earley (dean.earley@icode.co.uk)   
   i-Catcher Development Team   
      
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