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This error is easily fixed by installing XP SP3 on your workstation.

Problem
When trying to run Substruct Utiilities (substruct.exe) over the network for the first time, you may receive an error:

The application failed to initialize properly (oxc0000135). Click on OK to terminate the application.

This is due to the Microsoft .NET Framework Runtime Security Policy no being configured correctly.

Solution
On a Windows XP computer, do the following:
1. Open Control Panel.
2. Open Administrative Tools.
3. Open Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Configuration.
4. Expand Runtime Security Policy.
5. Expand Machine.
6. Expand Code Groups.
7. Right-click on All_Code and click Properties.
8. Click the Permission Set tab.
9. Change the Permission Set drop down to “Full Trust”.
10. Click OK to save this change.
11. Close the .NET Configuration 1.1 window.

Navigating your way around Substruct Utilities is failry simple. Most of the core applications can be accessed from the Switchboard, while the Reports, Discovery Planner, and Preferences can be accessed from the menu bar at the top of the main window.

See the topics to the right for more information about each of these features.