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Originally posted by overhill
What do C++, Delphi, etc. programs do that causes them to not need runtime files?
Because they call the API directly rather than through a "layer". Actually, that's not 100% true because they
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Also, if VB programs have to have the runtimes, why aren't they installed with Windows? They could even be an optional adition available on the Windows Update site, but nooooo, they are no where to be found.
My copy of 98 (gold) has the VB5 runtimes on, but not VB6. I agree, they
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Finally, another quick question. If I create an .exe with no added references or controls, will it run on most computers with Windows? I have heard that IE installs some of the basic controls. True?
Subject to the earlier caveats, yes.