Not An Application File Message

Please login to see this attachment.While working on an application using MMF 2.5 Dev, I found that a Win built file (exe)returned a "not an application file error" when I tried to run it. The app runs fine from inside of MFA 2.5 Dev. So, I went back to an earlier version and the same thing happened. I rebooted and the problem persisted. Other application files seem to build and run fine. I went back to an older file of the application that had a good build - I know since the mfa and exe file were dated the same date and time. I copied this file to another folder to be safe and the same thing happened. Again, other application files open, build, and run fine. This is rather disconcerting since I cannot revise the file without completely rewriting it.

I stripped all objects and code, frame by frame and object by object, out of the application file. I kept getting the "not and application file error." The file is now down to no objects and no code and I am still getting the error.

Very frustrating. I am uploading the final file hoping that someone can tell me what is going on.

Thanks,
Steve

DavidN,

Good try. I went into the properties of the exe and made sure that I had all permissions and then to make sure I tried opening the file as an administrator. Same outcome. I noticed that the file size of the exe is exactly what it was for the exe version that is working - so it seems to be making the file, the file just isn't working properly. Why it is affecting this one app and no others is sure a mystery. And driving me crazy.

Thanks,
Steve

More information. I loaded MMF 2.5 Dev on a different computer, opened the MFA file, created the exe file, and got "not an application file." I tried turning off my anti virus, but that also was no help. I'm uploading the entire file. Maybe that will give someone more of a clue.
Steve

I spent all week working on a new application, finished it up today. When I tried to build it and open the exe file it gave me the "Not An Application File" error message. This is getting really scary. Again, most of the other file I've tried work fine. But this is the 2nd "set" of files that give me this error and I have no way to use the application if I can't make a build. I really need some help here because I can't keep working with MMF if this keeps happening. Again, all of the old saved files do the same thing.
Steve

I've uploaded the final MFA file. If someone could build the exe and send it to me, I would be most appreciative. I was just about to put it up for sale.

Well, I found that if I take off the compression on the build, the exe will work. Not sure why compressing the runtime would cause this type of error.
Steve