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Thread: [RESOLVED] Unreadable MSDN Library Discs for VB 6.0

  1. Jan 22nd, 2008, 04:18 PM #1
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    Resolved [RESOLVED] Unreadable MSDN Library Discs for VB 6.0

    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?

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  2. Jan 22nd, 2008, 04:38 PM #2
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    Re: Unreadable MSDN Library Discs for VB 6.0

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    VB6 is now long out of date, so it (and the MSDN library for it) is not available any more..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.
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    Re: Unreadable MSDN Library Discs for VB 6.0

    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.
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    Re: Unreadable MSDN Library Discs for VB 6.0

    Quote Originally Posted by si_the_geek
    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.
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    Re: Unreadable MSDN Library Discs for VB 6.0

    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.

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    Re: Unreadable MSDN Library Discs for VB 6.0

    $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.
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    Re: Unreadable MSDN Library Discs for VB 6.0

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