OK..I have installed VB6 on Windows8 64-bit, and with a bit of tweaking on the compatibility options it runs fine. However, SP6 refuses to install - it seemingly goes through the process, but then reports that it has NOT correctly installed. Has anyone managed this yet?
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VB6 SP6 on WIndows 8 64-bit 2
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I have VB6 installed in a Windows 8 64 bit computer and it is working ok. What I did was upgrade my windows 7 that had it already installed. I see others did the same thing when looking at other forums.
There were others that said they installed vb6 and sp6 on windows 8 without the upgrade and it works. They said sp6 files were there but it just wasn't listed.
There were others that said they installed vb6 and sp6 on windows 8 without the upgrade and it works. They said sp6 files were there but it just wasn't listed.
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I too have now upgraded a Win7 machine (with VB6 SP6 already installed) to Win8, and VB6/SDP6 installed just fine on the Win8 PC this time. Thanks anyway radarm for your info regarding experiences on a 64-bit setup. When I was trying a few weeks ago to install on a new 64-bit Win 8 PC, I didn't think to check if the SP6 files had actually installed, even though the setup program reported 'unable to complete' Maybe the SP6 package WAS there, but I unlisted. No doubt I'll discover this some time when I do another install!
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I heard a rumor I haven't been able to confirm.
It suggests the problem doesn't occur if you omit attempted installation of data access components while installing VB6.
It suggests the problem doesn't occur if you omit attempted installation of data access components while installing VB6.
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dilettante
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The items in question are things like the old MDAC: Jet, various OLEDB Providers, ODBC Drivers, ADO, etc.
Win8 DAC contains the core libraries already. If you want an old ODBC Driver (assuming it still works anyway) you could always install a somewhat newer version downloaded as a separate install package.
The issue doesn't involve things like ADODC or other bound controls if that's what you are asking about.
Win8 DAC contains the core libraries already. If you want an old ODBC Driver (assuming it still works anyway) you could always install a somewhat newer version downloaded as a separate install package.
The issue doesn't involve things like ADODC or other bound controls if that's what you are asking about.
dilettante
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It was also just a rumor. I was hoping somebody could confirm or debunk it.
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