How to compile legacy VB6 code

Question

We have inherited VB6 dll which we need to make changes to. We have the code but don\'t have VB6 compiler. How can we rebuild the dll? Where can we download the VB6 environm

Answer 1

This is the MSDN Subscriber link. You could also search the MSDN site for: "Visual Basic 6.0"

It seems to be two-disc downloads

Answer 2

VB6 is still available as a part of the MSDN subscription.

Answer 3

You can import the legacy VB6 code into a newer version of Visual Studio.

Just open the VB6 project using File → Open → Convert and it'll automatically upgrade the VB6 code to the current version.

Answer 4

I think your eBay regional site - eBay.com for USA - would be your best bet.

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Answer 5

Looks like you can get VB6 now, but only by buying Visual Studio 2005 / 2008 and "downgrading". Source.