For developers with valid legacy licenses, the runtime is typically deployed using:
If you cannot locate a safe copy or the installation fails repeatedly, consider these alternatives:
| Error Message | Likely Cause | Solution |
|---------------|---------------|----------|
| “Component ‘craxdrt.dll’ not correctly registered” | 64-bit vs 32-bit mismatch | Copy files to C:\Windows\SysWOW64 and register from there. |
| “Run-time error ‘429’: ActiveX component can’t create object” | Missing dependencies (VB6 runtime) | Download and install vb6runsp6.zip from Microsoft. |
| “Cannot load exportmodeller.dll” | Path too long or missing file | Place all files in root folder (e.g., C:\CR\) and re-register. |
| “Access Violation at address…” | Conflict with newer Crystal versions | Uninstall newer Crystal Reports runtimes temporarily. |