How to run VC++ on a Alpha processor ??....

Hi
I've installed VC++ 4.1 in machine.
I created a new APPWIZARD EXE project.
When I build the project, the resource compiler bombs as it starts compiling the '.rc' file.
It says 'cannot write to the .rc file'.
My console application runs fine
Why am I getting this error ?
I tried reinstalling VC++ several times..but couldn't fix the problem..

My machine is running Alpha processor (not INTEL).
Could that create any problems ?
I installed the same in another machine running with INTEL pentium. It's compiling fine.

If the processor is the cause of the problem, what flags should I set so that the compiler
works fine for the ALPHA processor ?

Any help or pointers would be of great help.

Rgds
T.S.Venkateswaran