- Create a copy of "VB6.EXE" and rename to "VB6_XP.EXE".
- copy attached file in the same folder. (manifest).
- Rename VB6_XP.EXE.manifest.txt in VB6_XP.EXE.manifest
- execute "VB6_XP.EXE"
You have VB6 with the theme and not error.