Visual C++ 4.0

Question

Hello,

I am working with a Visual C++ 4.0 MFC application and want to accomplish a simple task. It has a basic MS Access database on the backend. We are moving the location of the program directory from a network directory to a different network directory.

I need to analyze the source code and check to see the application has hard coded values to the network directory or if the application writes to any directories in it's current location. 

In a nutshell, we are worried that moving the location of the program directory might break the application for our user base.

Are there specific C++ constructs that I should be looking for? Any special directives or functions that I should keep my eye out on?

Thanks,

 

Answer 1

I need to analyze the source code and check to see the application has hard coded values to the network directory or if the application writes to any directories in it's current location. 

In a nutshell, we are worried that moving the location of the program directory might break the application for our user base. 

Search through the source code looking for some mention of:

1. Your network path.

2. "cwd" (for _gtcwd), or GetCurrentDirectory.

3. GetModuleFileName (to get the path to the program's EXE).

Ultimately though, you'll just have to test it.

Answer 2

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