VS6 popped off a series of errors before bombing out completely during install on Windows 7. I specifically need to get VB6 functioning on Windows 7. Anyone having any luck?
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The only way I've found that works is Windows XP mode (i.e. a virtual machine). Works fine there, but otherwise, not at all.
Jerry Coffin
2010-02-26 04:42:05
That was my first thought as well, although IIRC XP mode requires hardware virtualisation support on the CPU. If you don't have that you could try VMWare.
ConcernedOfTunbridgeWells
2010-02-26 10:40:33
Not true. I am working with VB6 SP6 on Win7 at the moment.
wqw
2010-03-01 16:51:27
Did I mention x64 Win7...
wqw
2010-03-01 16:52:36
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Folks on the VB6 newsgroup report they have managed to get it working on Windows 7.
There's this step-by-step guide on how to install the IDE on Windows 7 (including 64 bit).
If that doesn't work (scrapes barrel) try this old tip about persuading the install not to install the Java VM?
Or (scrapes hole in barrel) these tips from an article about getting the IDE working on Vista?
MarkJ
2010-02-26 10:38:34
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I installed VB6 on Windows 7 Pro without having to use compatibility settings or run as administrator.
Doesn't really help you, but does show that it can work.
Adam Dempsey
2010-02-26 12:20:12
When you say VB6, do you mean the development environment? Did you do something special like only install VB6 without the rest of the studio?
ajl
2010-02-26 19:25:47
Yea I only use VB so that's the only bit I installed, didn't install SourceSafe either
Adam Dempsey
2010-02-27 16:37:39
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Several people in my office have installed Visual Studio 6 (without VC++) on Windows 7, both 32-bit and 64-bit with no problems. The one thing we have in common: we've all turned UAC down to it's lowest setting. Nothing else special required.
C-Pound Guru
2010-02-27 04:07:50
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I already tried everything above and VC++ 6 still doesn't work with Windows 7, any other idea?
Alex GM
2010-04-08 22:10:00