I've forgotten now, but I seem to remember that VB6 was kind of a part of VS6
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If VB6 had it's own IDE, then that would be relatively easy, since it was a self contained unit. If this means resurecting VS6 to accomodate VB6...that could be a different matter.
What VB6 Programming was saying Shaggy was that MS already do some verification for the old Visual Studio 6, ... and i know for a fact you can install it on Win7 & 8.

What MS don't do is say VS6 is Verified and also you normally have to mess around a bit to get it installed, and they were wanting a nice smooth installation.

p.s. (in my mind i always say Shaggy as if i am scooby do )