About this tag
The code compatibility tag on WindowsForum.com covers issues related to ensuring software code works across different Windows versions and Office releases. Discussions include tools like the Microsoft Office 2010 Compatibility Inspector, which scans legacy VBA and Visual Studio code for object model changes and provides remediation links. Another common topic is runtime compatibility problems, such as the CryptUnprotectData function failing when code compiled on Windows 7 is run on a different Windows 7 machine, often due to environment differences like missing dependencies or SDK versions. These threads help developers identify and resolve compatibility breaks between development and target systems.
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    Office 2010 Tool: Compatibility Inspector

    Overview: File Size 2.2mb Office Code Compatibility Inspector (OCCI): Link Removed
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    • code analysis code compatibility code scanner compatibility inspector detailed report developer tools documentation impact guidance issues legacy code object model office 2010 online content programming remediation report generation software integration summary report vba visual studio
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    • Forum: Microsoft Products and Community
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    Windows 7 CryptUnprotectData failing when code compiled on Windows

    Dear All, I need some help regarding a strange issue with CryptUnprotectData function. I have a C++ code that reads the database password from the registry and decrypts it using CryptUnprotectData. We have to deploy this application on a Windows 7 machine. When I compile my code on...
    • Xpert Coder
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    • application c++ code compatibility cryptunprotectdata debugging decryption dependency development encryption error handling function call getlasterror programming registry security service pack visual studio windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software