Vc++6

No sir. Does it happen with only one project or with every one you try?

Did you try reinstalling VS6?

Happens with every project. YEs I have tried re-installing VC++ but it still does it.

Check your startup iteams

Startup folder is empty.

go to start->run->msconfig->slective startup->uncheck load startup itams -> clcik service tab -> click hide all ms services -> uncheck rest -> resart try it

What startup programs would cause this problem?

Try installing the service packs. Also check if you have any custom build in your project settings.

any spyware

OK , ill try this in the morning because it''s pretty late. Thanx for the help.

Thanx kingpins that solved the problem! Im assuming that now I slowly re-enable al my startup items until i find the one that casues the problem?

Ok so I have reformatted my comp and now vc++ 6 does the same thing again but I cant open msconfig to fix it. Says the operation was canceled due tos oftware restrictions and to contact the administrator. Problem is I am the administrator and I ahve not set any sotware restrictions on my comp (I run windows xp pro btw)

Actually, I have the same problem with one of my projects, that after running it like 10 times, the linker just gets stuck in "linking.." or whatever.
I thought it''s because I have a memory leak, because it doesn''t happen in any other project.

Any ideas on how I can get msconfig to run? Im starting to get mad.