AHK_H: self including MSVCR100.dll

[Getfree]

I'm looking for a way to include MSVCR100.dll together with the AHK executable in one bundle so that it doesn't complain if it's not installed in the system.

This dependency on a DLL that may or may not be on the user's computer is quite inconvenient.

Is there a way to embed that DLL in the executable or something like that?

I thought of using FileInstall but that wouldn't work because AHK_H doesn't even start if that DLL is not in the same directory.

Any ideas?

[HotKeyIt]

For the exe you can't, for the dll it is possible (see commented out section).
The problem is though that exe (MSVCRT) and dll (MSVCR100) will not be compatible and can lead to memory access violation.

I have it done in the past but got complains about this problem so reverted it.

[guest3456]

in what instances does a machine NOT already have MSVCR100.dll ?

[Getfree]

My new installation of Windows 7 x64 doesn't have it.

[Getfree]

This is really a dead-end for me. AHK_H is not guaranteed to start executing. Which means I'd need an auxiliary installation program that makes sure MSVCR100.dll is present.

On a different approach...
Would there be any issues if I use AHK_L instead and from there I load AHK.dll?

[guest3456]

a few options

1. distribute a zip instead of a sole exe?
2. use ahkL and fileinstall the msvrt100 and then load AHK.dll and dynamically pass your script

[Getfree]

Yes, now I'm trying with AHK_L + AHK.dll.
It seems, though, that the communication between threads won't be as easy as in AHK_H.

[tmplinshi]

You can use Enigma Virtual Box.

[Getfree]

Cool thing this Enigma box. But it seems like an overkill for most AHK issues.
The whole point of AHK for me is simplicity of development and deployment. Adding a virtualization layer complicate things unnecessarily.