installationvb6
My problem is I have to install VB6 on client's computers if I want to run my VB6 applications. Actually the version of VB6 I have, can not make setup file. So I just make a link to the exe file manually.
Is there any way that I donot have to install VB6, could just copy a few files and the application could run?
Thanks
Use Visual Studio Setup project. Setup project can automatically include .NET framework setup in your installation package:
Here is my step-by-step for windows forms application:
Create setup project. You can use Setup Wizard.
Select project type.
Select output.
Hit Finish.
Open setup project properties.
Chose to include .NET framework.
Build setup project
Check output
Note: The Visual Studio Installer projects are no longer pre-packed with Visual Studio. However, in Visual Studio 2013 you can download them by using:
Tools > Extensions and Updates > Online (search) > Visual Studio Installer Projects
Adding a system variable JDK_HOME with value c:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_21\ worked for me. The latest Java release can be downloaded here.
Additionally, make sure the variable JAVA_HOME is also set with the above location.
Best Answer
In order to run VB 6 applications (even when compiled to an EXE), your clients will have to have the VB 6 runtime installed on their machines. You can download the latest version here and install it manually for testing purposes, but don't try and roll out an application like that.
If your version of VB 6 didn't come with the Setup and Deployment Wizard (I thought they all did?), then you should look into creating your own installer package using third-party tools.
I highly recommend Inno Setup, which is completely free and works great for VB 6 applications. I've used it many times myself. The website even provides specific instructions for creating an installer for a VB 6 application. It creates a single EXE that contains your installer--just double-click it and go!
But there are many other options to create your own installer. The important thing is that you definitely want to create an installer to automate the process of installing the support files. Trying to toss a few files into the system folders here and there yourself is a terrible idea, very prone to error and resulting in a lot of support calls from your customers.