[SOLVED] VB6 For Free/ Or Alternative

[Synister]

Hey sorry if something like this has been posted already but I searched a little through the forums and couldn't find anything. I would like to know from any of you if you know a way to get vb6 or any other vb for free so I can use with Eclipse Reborn. If someone could help I'm sure I wouldn't be the only one to appreciate it! 

Thanks, Syn

[Guest]

You can only get it illegally now if you don't own a CD of it through things like, well, pirating, but that's all I can say.

[vandie]

search Google…

its illegal for any of us to give you a link but I can say there is thousands of free copies of vb6 Google.

edit 1:

soz sekaru you posted as i was typing

[Synister]

KK guys thanks. Will try it out.

[Synister]

> search Google…
>
> its illegal for any of us to give you a link but I can say there is thousands of free copies of vb6 Google.
>
> edit 1:
>
> soz sekaru you posted as i was typing

So would VB6 portable work for EO?

[Gwen]

you cant compile with portable.

[Xolani]

Search online and you will find a link. Try to avoid torrents as they often carry viruses.

Once you download vb6 when you have to enter a valid product key just type 111-11111 as this is the default key the company gives customers who lose their copy and so it should work every time.

Are you running windows 7 possibly 64 bit?

If so you might have trouble installing vb6\. I just tried to and the instalation wouldn't complete even after selecting that the program be win xp compatible.

Has anyone with windows 7 64 bit been successful in installing vb6?

[Kinjiru]

Your probably more likely to get a virus from a random "free download!!77!!!fssa" than you are from a torrent. Just be careful and use your brain. Look for comments, seeders, and things that will give you a hint rather it's safe or not.

[Synister]

Thanks guys and yes I am on windows 7 64 bit. Ill letcha know how it goes and make a tut once I get it.

EDIT: Can I use Visual Basic 2010?

EDIT:EDIT: Or is there an alternative for windows 7 64 bit besides vb6? Because this seems way more work than it's worth? not that I'm lazy don't get me wrong I'm willing to try basically anything guys. Thanks for your help.

[Growlith1223]

VS 2010 will not work with .vbp files…you strictly need Visual Basic 6.0 to edit ANYTHING on it. There are no alternatives.

[Matt]

> you cant compile with portable.

I compile with portable.

[Synister]

> I compile with portable.

Well I have portable. Could you explain how I am suppose to compile?

[Matt]

You need a registry key.

[MadalinV]

i have one, can i post it, or this is illegal too?

[Wortel Angels]

Ahm… yes...

You can find all stuff at google ;-)

Read my Search Tutorial here and do it at google = You'll find much stuff

[Synister]

> i have one, can i post it, or this is illegal too?

Don't post Zex. Just covering you because you will probably end up band. Thanks though. I don't see the harm in PMing me a link though. If you want that would be great.

[Synister]

> You need a registry key.

I have one but where do I put it?

[Wortel Angels]

Dude just google it or search it at youtube…

or heres an funny story i you read it correct then youll know how -.-

Do you know whats an PIRATE ? yeah... these guys which steal and kill they lived in the water and you could see them some time in BAYcity, i dont know if theyre still there but i think theyll get still the most stuff for free just in another way... which is most not secure..

Hahaha... the PIRATEs from the BAYcity funny folks... i would like to be one

[Synister]

> Dude just google it or search it at youtube…
>
> or heres an funny story i you read it correct then youll know how -.-
>
> Do you know whats an PIRATE ? yeah... these guys which steal and kill they lived in the water and you could see them some time in BAYcity, i dont know if theyre still there but i think theyll get still the most stuff for free just in another way... which is most not secure..
>
> Hahaha... the PIRATEs from the BAYcity funny folks... i would like to be one

Ha I went there but there is nothing for windows 7 compatible. whatever I'll try again I guess? Thanks

[BeNjO]

its strange, i use win 7 64 bit and vb works/installed fine.. i don't understand why people have problems?

[Wortel Angels]

Dude vb6 is just for windows XP that why you run it with wndows xp compatible mode

There is an very detailed tutorial…

and im using too windows 7

[Wiki…](http://www.touchofdeathforums.com/community/index.php?/page/index.html/wiki.html/_/visual-basic-6/installing-vb6-r6)

Do exact whats wrote there… it isnt so hard to learn what FAQ's are and whats an wiki

[DMF]

i didnt do anything special. it installs fine.

run installer(get error.) countinue > go threw install instructions >.>

done

? then set it to run as admin to advoid anoyingness.

-portable sucks-

[Colonello]

You're able to compile with portable atleast I was able too. I believe after I finished editing I went to file and hit save as exe made a new exe it compiled one and everything worked fine

[Synister]

> its strange, i use win 7 64 bit and vb works/installed fine.. i don't understand why people have problems?

Same but only have portable, Every torrent I find says people have issues with windows 7 so I don't even bother but Ill try some stuff after school. I'd really like to be able to code for myself so hopefully I can find something out tonight.

[Synister]

> Dude vb6 is just for windows XP that why you run it with wndows xp compatible mode
>
> There is an very detailed tutorial…
>
> and im using too windows 7
>
> [Wiki…](http://www.touchofdeathforums.com/community/index.php?/page/index.html/wiki.html/_/visual-basic-6/installing-vb6-r6)
>
> Do exact whats wrote there… it isnt so hard to learn what FAQ's are and whats an wiki

Thanks for the help. But just calm down a little bit. Everyone has to learn somewhere.