[RESOLVED] shell32.dll problems

[SpoonBender]

Hi!

Tried to use the function SHParseDisplayName but got the error message:
error C2065: 'SHParseDisplayName' : undeclared identifier

I am using VC 6.0 and Windows XP
Have checked \windows\system32\shell32.dll (is version 6.0.2900.2180)
have included the shlobj.h
And linked and added shell32.lib

Am a newbie, but guessing it has to do with some component that is outdated.
Any ideas on how to fix it?

[S_M_A]

Haven't got VC6 installed anymore but since it's a compiler error my guess is that it's VC6 that's outdated. Check if shlobj.h contains a declaration for SHParseDisplayName.

EDIT: Googled a bit and it seems the function was added 2005 and that VC6 support was provided by Windows Server 2003 SP1 Platform SDK - April 2005 Edition. Microsoft say: This SDK has been superseeded by the Windows SDK for Windows Server 2008.

On the download page for 2003 SDK under System Requirements it's stated though:
...This SDK does not support working with Microsoft Visual C/C++®, 6.0 as support for VC 6.0 has ended. The last SDK that will work with VC 6.0 is the February 2003 Edition, you can order a CD on the fulfillment site. Side by side installations are not supported.

This might be a good opportunity to upgrade your about 14 years! or so old development environment...

[SpoonBender]

Yeah you are probably right about VS6 to old. I just haven't got the budget to buy VS 2010. Programming is just a hobby. So Linux is probably the logical choice for me.

Thanks for your time.

[S_M_A]

Well you could go for a free express version (search for express on MS site or see my signature)