Connecting to EV2300 using example code

Hi, 

I'm using the example code provided by Ti in vb6 with ev2300. I have installed the appropriate windows 7 drivers. Using the bqEVSW I am able to read the smbus data with no issues, I am also able to send commands and read /write etc.. 

When I run the example code/program from vb6 (ensuring bqEVSW is closed) and try to read anything from the smbus I receive "0000". I even unplugged the ev2300 and ran the program. No error was received and when I try to read a command I still get 0000, with no error message. 

Is it possible GetFreeBoards() is not picking up the correct device? 

Any other advice would be greatly appreciated 

Jourdain