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Where can I download VB6 runtime?

Godwin, Jeff 20 Reputation points
2025-03-05T13:27:53.0966667+00:00

I can find the update but not the product itself.. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

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An object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft that is implemented on the .NET Framework. Previously known as Visual Basic .NET.
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  1. Jiachen Li-MSFT 33,701 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
    2025-03-06T07:14:19.5366667+00:00

    Hi @Godwin, Jeff ,

    According to Support Statement for Visual Basic 6.0 on Windows, VB6 runtime is included by default in Windows 11.

    Microsoft has committed to supporting VB6 applications on Windows 11 through the VB6 runtime. This ensures that your legacy VB6 applications will continue to run on the new operating system without requiring additional installations.

    If you're open to alternatives, you might consider updating your application to a more modern framework like .NET. This would provide better support and future-proofing for your application.

    Best Regards.

    Jiachen Li

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  1. Godwin, Jeff 20 Reputation points
    2025-03-05T15:06:28.4633333+00:00

    Windows 11.. We are migrating from Win 10 to Win 11 and we have an older application that uses VB7.1 however that's no longer supported so the thought is try VB6. I'm open for a better idea for sure.

    Thanks for the reply..

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