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You may be wondering why someone would want to utilize VB6 on a shiny
new operating system like Windows 7. Or even Vista for that matter.
There are about a bazillion legacy applications out there that have to be
supported, and people like me who speak VB6 need to have the tools
installed on our workstations in order to implement and test updates and such
for these legacy applications. It also helps out when I need to squirt out a
quick tool for use in my daily work.
This process has been tested on Windows 7, both 32 bit and 64 bit, with no
problems.
Note: I've updated this process with information from the comments (below
the post). If I've left something out, don't hesitate to point it out. Also - Thanks
to all of you! Your comments and suggestions are much appreciated.
Note 2: If you have a specific programming questions, might I please direct
your attention to the VB6 forum? It's much easier to interact over there!
1. Prerequisites:
You need to do this stuff first:
o Turn off UAC.
o Create a zero-byte file in C:\Windows called MSJAVA.DLL. The
setup process will look for this file, and if it doesn't find it, will force
an installation of old, old Java, and require a reboot. By creating
the zero-byte file, the installation of moldy Java is bypassed, and
no reboot will be required.
o Install DirectX 7. The process and files are available here.
o Install VB6 Common Controls, available here.
2. Main Installation: