Frequently Asked Questions
Even though I've got a fairly small site, I still get a lot of the same questions emailed to me. When it comes to getting a prompt response sent out, I'm kind of hit-or-miss, so I thought a page like this would be helpful.
Why do you use .NET?
Because it makes my life easier. Writing these programs is just a hobby, so I don't have a whole lot of time to devote towards them. With .NET, I can get things done much faster and generally have my programs be more feature-rich. The downside is that you have to install the .NET Framework.
"The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000135)..."
This means that you don't have the .NET Framework installed, or the framework you have is the incorrect version. Download the latest with Windows Update.
I get a message complaining about Core.dll.
This probably means that you're trying to run a Framework 3.5 application but only have 2.0+ installed.
My settings messed something up, what can I do?
Run the program with the /defaults argument, or use the restore defaults shortcut in the program installation folder.
Can I have the source code for your programs?
No. I've had people rename my programs and then re-distribute them as their own work, so I'm not inclined to make that even easier to do. If you want to know how I did something code-related, I'd be glad to help you out if you email me.
What language are your programs written in?
C#.
I like your work and want to support you, what can I do?
I think the trend of having those "donate" buttons scattered all over sites is really tacky. If I wanted money, I'd make shareware programs. That said, it does feel good to get an email that isn't a bug report; I like hearing about when my programs work the way they're supposed to ;).
If you've still got a pressing issue on your mind after reading all that, then feel free to send me an email.