Visual Basic 6 software download

Question

I am looking for download VB 6. is it still available to down load from my subscription.

Answer 1

Hello @Firoz Syed ,

Thanks for your question.

Yes, Visual Basic 6.0 is still available to download through your subscription, provided you have an active Visual Studio Subscription (formerly known as an MSDN Subscription) at the Professional level or higher.

Because VB6 is a legacy product, it is not available as a public download, but Microsoft retains it in the subscriber archives for developers who need to maintain older applications.

You can refer to following steps:

• Log in to your subscriber portal at my.visualstudio.com
• Navigate to the Downloads section.
• Search for "Visual Basic 6.0". You should be able to locate the setup files (typically the Enterprise edition) along with Service Pack 6.

Note: VB6 IDE has been out of official support for many years. While it is entirely possible to install and run it on modern operating systems like Windows 10 or Windows 11, you may need to apply specific settings during installation.

I hope this addresses your question. If this response was helpful, please consider following the guidance to provide feedback.

Answer 2

Visual Basic 6 is not free and requires a license. While no longer sold by Microsoft, it is available with a Visual Studio subscription:

https://my.visualstudio.com/Downloads?q=Visual%20Basic%206.0%20Enterprise

you can also find it on the used software marketplace.