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  1. Dec 9th, 2007, 08:55 PM #1
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    Downgrade from VB.Net to VB6

    Hi all.

    I dont know where to post this question.

    I have VB.Net installed in my pc. I want it to be downgraded to VB6.
    How can it be done?

    Thanks.
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  2. Dec 9th, 2007, 09:24 PM #2
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    Re: Downgrade from VB.Net to VB6

    You cannot just downgrade your current version - you need to install whatever version you desire - all of them can easily coexist.
    Problem is - VB6 is only available for a "free" download to MSDN subscribers.
    Another [only] option is probably EBay.

    Anyway, what's the reason for "downgrading"?
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    Re: Downgrade from VB.Net to VB6

    I could be wrong but I've got a feeling that installing VB6 after VB.NET can cause some issues. I think you have to install VB6 first, then VB.NET afterwards. RobDog should be able to confirm that I believe, because I think it was he who stated it. If that is the case then you'd have to at least reinstall VB.NET after installing VB6, although I 'd be inclined to uninstall first.
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    Re: Downgrade from VB.Net to VB6

    What version of VB.NET do you have? If its one of the purchased versions ($) then you may be able to contact MS and see if there is a downgrade license option and option to purchase replacement media for VB 6.

    As RB mentioned, you could purchase a MSDN subscription which would give you access to VB ^ Ent. Ed. but to get that level of the subscription is ~$2,499. Seems way too much money just for VB 6. My advice is to let it die and move up to the present technology.

    http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/sub.../bb841434.aspx
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    Re: Downgrade from VB.Net to VB6

    @John, hes asking how to downgrade VB.NET tp VB 6 without owning a copy of VB 6 first.

    Yes, you install VB 6 first and then any .NET versions when installing both on a single system.
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    Re: Downgrade from VB.Net to VB6

    Quote Originally Posted by jmcilhinney
    I could be wrong but I've got a feeling that installing VB6 after VB.NET can cause some issues. I think you have to install VB6 first, then VB.NET afterwards. RobDog should be able to confirm that I believe, because I think it was he who stated it. If that is the case then you'd have to at least reinstall VB.NET after installing VB6, although I 'd be inclined to uninstall first.
    I've done it purposely in many possible orders - never a single issue. Maybe it's just me being lucky - but I don't really believe in luck in this business.
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    Re: Downgrade from VB.Net to VB6

    True, when you run out of luck, its always called a "feature"
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