In Windows XP, whenever I try to select a .bmp for my sprite with SprWiz (browse option) it says "Access violation" and won't accept it, so I can't create my sprite. The file is not open by any other program and I have never had a problem like this with any other operating system. Anybody else have this problem or know what to do about it?

I use xp and have no prob's are you using an 8bit index bmp file..?

I used SprView to create the .bmp then immediately after used SprWiz to read it as a test. It does the same thing with every sprite I try. I can look at and edit the file fine with Paint Shop Pro, but SprWiz can't access it. The exact message is

"Access violation at address 0043C3A4. Read of address 00F5B38C."

I get the same message every time, no matter which file I try. I also tried running it in various compatibility modes but it made no difference...

I have problems even viewing sprite files now... the file association got messed up somehow and now I have to open sprites manually by drag and drop. XP doesn't recognize sprview as a legitimate program... anyone know anything about how to fix this?

Sounds like you trying to save to a file that you have open.

Open the .spr in SprView.
Save to .BMP.
Edit.
Save.
Open the .bmp in sprwiz.
finish save as different file.
rename as needed.

As I said before, I did exactly that and still get the same error. I have no other programs or files open when I try it. I'm really getting sick of XP, let me tell you. I've never had so many problems with so many "simple" things in all my life.

Originally posted by Bots
XP doesn't recognize sprview as a legitimate program... anyone know anything about how to fix this?

Make sure that Spriteview is in your Program Files folder. I had the same problem.