I recently ran into an issue where I installed Crystal Reports XI and it would not run.  After executing the shortcut, a command prompt window would appear briefly, display some text, then disappear before I could read anything on it.

The solution ended up being that I needed to add the crw32.exe program to the Data Execution Prevention (DEP) exception list.  Here's how to do it...

1. Right-click on My Computer &gt; Advanced Tab &gt; Performance Settings &gt; Data Execution Prevention tab &gt; Add...
2. Browse to C:Program FilesBusiness ObjectsCrystal Reports 11
3. Add the crw32.exe file

Now you can run Crystal Reports XI!