I am trying to installMCSF(microsoft client software factory) on my windows vista ultimate32bit OS. It gives an error like you have to install Guidanceautomation toolkit 2006 ctp. But I have installed the GAX and GATvisual studio 2005 andVisual Studio 2008 both on my machine. But Stillwhile intalling the MCSF it gives an error.

Also I tried to register a Gudiance package fromvisual studio 2008 and 2005it gives an error withMicrosoft Recipe framework. Please see beloware theerror message:


Here I posted only the part of the Error message:

Microsoft.Practices.RecipeFramework.ActionExecutionException: An exception occurred during the binding of reference or execution of recipe Register. Error was: Action Register failed to execute:
Requested registry access is not allowed..
You can remove the reference to this recipe through the Guidance Package Manager-->


My questions here are:

1. Due microsoft recipe framework I am not able to install MCSF
2.Due to windows vista ulitmate 32 bit security the Microsoft recipe framework not able to register the information on my Registry?
3.Because of the above GAX error I am not able install MCSF?
4. Due to windows vista firewall I am not able to install the GAX and GAT not properly install on my machine??
5. I have to change any xml file on my installed folder or on my Guidance package??

My ultimate goal is to install MCSF and working version of GAX and GAT. Please let me know if anyone knows the answer. Your help wouldbeappreciated.

Thanks,
GKN

Hi,

>>>am trying to installMCSF(microsoft client software factory)

you mean the *Mobile* Client Software Factory right?

If so, this factory was coded back in 2006 against an old version of GAX and it was never updated to work with the latest GAX versions. All the issues you're noticing (from the installer to runtime) are because they're expecting an old GAX version.

I would not recommend you trying to use this factory AS IS on the latest GAX bits as it won't work, you may make it work if you take the MCSF source code and modify it accordingly (GAX hasn't changed that much so it may be an easy port). The installer for sure will need to be revamped as old p&p Software Factory installers (including MCSF) were built looking for a specific version of GAX (2006 in this case) and some other quircks that won't work at all under today's GAX.

HTH,
-vga.

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Thanks for the response. You are right I am looking for Mobile Client software Factory. Please tell me where I can get the older GAX 2006 installer??? Also I am using Windows Vista and .Net Compact framework 3.5.

Is there any other software factory is available for .net Compact framework????

Thanks,
gkn10