[RESOLVED] Unreadable MSDN Library Discs for VB 6.0

[CowboyJim]

Hello All,
Recently, I needed to reinstall VB 6 on my home computer and learned, to my surprise, that the discs were unreadable. After several tries, I gave up, stood in the corner and sucked my thumb. I have been looking everywhere for replacements for these 2 discs and have come up empty. Does anyone have a clue as to where I might find replacements?

Thanks for reading my post

CJ

[si_the_geek]

Welcome to VBForums :wave:

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VB6 is now long out of date, so it (and the MSDN library for it) is not available any more.. your best bet will be to buy a second-hand copy somewhere, like an online auction site.

Alternatively, you could get the latest version of VB (VB2008 Express, and the related MSDN library) for free directly from Microsoft - but that wont be much good if you need to work with existing VB6 projects.

[RobDog888]

Everything that was on the CDs for VB 6 help files is still online at MS.
If you have your license you can call MS and find out how much the replacement media CDs will cost if available.

[Hack]

Alternatively, you could get the latest version of VB (VB2008 Express, and the related MSDN library) for free directly from Microsoft - but that wont be much good if you need to work with existing VB6 projects.While this is the best solution, another option you might want to explore is eBay. I have seen both VB6 and the MSDN CDs for sale there.

[CowboyJim]

Ok, I did find MSDN Library discs for VB 6 on Ebay and bought them for $15!

Thanks, Hack, for pointing me in the right direction.

CowboyJim

[RobDog888]

$15 may be pirated but since you have a legit license for VB 6it would make sense that it would be just a media replacement for you. :)

Ps, dont forget to Resolve your thread from the Thread Tools menu so others know its been solved. ;)

[Hack]

I would give this some serious consideration as well.Alternatively, you could get the latest version of VB (VB2008 Express, and the related MSDN library) for free directly from Microsoft