vb.net - my crystal reports only run on developer edition not runtime 64 bit only why?

Question

I have installed crystal reports developer version along with runtime 64 bit. But when i run software my reports only work on developer edition not runtime-64 bit.. please solve my problem

question from:https://stackoverflow.com/questions/65939533/my-crystal-reports-only-run-on-developer-edition-not-runtime-64-bit-only-why

Answer 1

When you develop an application that uses Crystal Reports you will need to install runtimes that match the target CPU of your application.

An application that targets 64-bit cpus specifically must have the 64 bit version of the runtimes. An application that targets 32-bit cpus specifically must have the 32-bit version of the runtimes installed. However, if your target cpu is set to "Any CPU", then you must install both the 32-bit and the 64-bit runtimes.

Targeting both platforms also leads to an issue that will actually prevent you from using the application on 32-bit systems. This is due to the application requiring the 64-bit runtimes because you can't install a 64-bit version of the runtimes on a 32-bit system.