How do I run PartCover in x64 windows

Question

I am trying to run PartCover to test the coverage of some tests with Gallio on windows x64. However trying to run it gives the following error.

Retrieving the COM class factory for component with CLSID {FB20430E-CDC9-45D7-8453-272268002E08} failed due to the following error: 80040153.

Edit: I am using PartCover 2.2.0

Answer 1

The problem is caused by PartCover trying to load a 32 bit dll when it is running under the 64-bit .NET VM.

The trick is to force PartCover to run in the 32 bit VM. In order to do this you have to use a tool called CorFlags.exe to modify the exe and flag it as 32 bit. This is equivalent to it having been built with x86 as its target.

CorFlags (on my machine) is in Program Files\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v6.0A\Bin\x64\

To set the 32-bit flag run:

CorFlags.exe PartCover.exe /32BIT+ /Force

I also found that I had to do the same for the program being run (in my case the Gallio test runner)

Answer 2

Oliver - you're a genius.