Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Installer -
Tools like Mobilize.Net WebMAP or Great Migrations convert VB6 to C# or .NET, eliminating the need for the installer entirely.
| Component | File | Needed For |
|-----------|------|-------------|
| VB6 Runtime | msvbvm60.dll | Core execution |
| OLE Automation | oleaut32.dll | COM, late binding |
| COM Cat | comcat.dll | Component categories |
| Common Controls | mscomctl.ocx | Treeview, Listview, Toolbar |
| Winsock | mswinsck.ocx | Networking |
| MSChart | mschrt20.ocx | Charting |
| DAO/Jet | dao360.dll | Access DB |
Tip: Use Dependency Walker or VB6 Dependency Checker to list exactly what your app needs. microsoft visual basic 6.0 installer
Almost certainly not. Since 2008, Microsoft has repeatedly stated that VB6 is in a "support-as-is" state. No new installers, no open-sourcing.
Yes—but only the runtime. Microsoft’s official stance (updated 2024): Tools like Mobilize
"The Visual Basic 6.0 runtime will be supported for the lifetime of Windows 10 and Windows 11. Applications built with VB6 will continue to run. However, the VB6 IDE is no longer supported and no new features will be added."
This means:
Therefore, you must use the workarounds described in this article.
The original VB6 installer (from the MSDN CD-ROM or ISO) was built for Windows 98/2000/XP. If you run Setup.exe on Windows 11, you will likely hit: | Component | File | Needed For |
We need to trick the installer into thinking it is running on an older OS.