Subject Firebird Embedded 2.5.2 with vb.net (visual studio 2010)
Author JamesFraley
ALCON,

I'm trying to use Firebird Embedded 2.5.2 with vb.net on Windows 7 (64bit). I create a Visual Basic program and copy the dll into the working directory. When I try to add a reference to the gdc32.dll, I get the following error message: "A reference to 'd:\vb4\gdc32.dll' could not be added. Please make sure that the file is accessible, and that it is a valid assembly or COM component."

I know the dll is both present and the one I just downloaded. I've tried both the 32 and 64 bit versions. I've also tried other versions and got the same results. I can however add a reference to the FirebirdSql.Data.Firebird.dll.

Can you recommend a solution?

Thank you
Jim