Install Sequence

[Andy]

Hi

I have a computer that I've installed Vb 2005 Pro on. But now I need VB 6
for a project. Would there be any problems installering VB 6 after 2005?

/A.

 

[KitWest]

I wouldn't anticipate any problem. We had VB 5 and VB 7 on our machines
before installing VB 6, but we can freely run all three now.

 

[Michel van den Berg]

Dear Andy,

You could also setup a virtual machine just for programming in 'legacy'
environments. Just a thought....

Michel van den Berg

 

[Herfried K. Wagner [MVP]]

You could also setup a virtual machine just for programming in 'legacy'
environments. Just a thought....

That's indeed the most secure solution. However, there should not be any
problems with VB6 and VS.NET running on the same machine if they are
installed in the order of their release date. I assume that a "repair"
install of VS.NET would fix problems caused by installing VB6 after
installing VB.NET, if there are any problems at all.

 

[Guest]

I am not familiar with setting up a Virtual Machine. Do you have any
references (book or web site) recommendations as to where I can find out how
to set up a Virtual Machine?

 

[Greg Burns]

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtualpc/default.mspx

Download the 45 trial of VirtualPC 2004.

Setting up a VM is extremely easy and straight forward.

Greg

 

[Michel van den Berg]

Dear Dennis,

Also have a look at vmware: www.vmware.com

Michel van den Berg

 

[Herfried K. Wagner [MVP]]

I am not familiar with setting up a Virtual Machine. Do you have any
references (book or web site) recommendations as to where I can find out
how
to set up a Virtual Machine?

In addition to the other replies: If you are an MSDN subscriber you can
download Microsoft Virtual PC from the subscriber downloads.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for answers. It appears as if Virtual PC is simply setting up PC's
with dual boot and partitions of the hard drive. My son has his computer set
up for Lniux, Windows XP, and Windows 98 (using a FAT file system) without
buying any software. I'll just get him to show me how it can be done.
Thanks again.

 

[Herfried K. Wagner [MVP]]

Thanks for answers. It appears as if Virtual PC is simply setting up PC's
with dual boot and partitions of the hard drive. My son has his computer
set
up for Lniux, Windows XP, and Windows 98 (using a FAT file system) without
buying any software. I'll just get him to show me how it can be done.

No, Virtual PC and dual boot systems are not the same. Virtual PC allows
you to run multiple operating systems simultaneously inside Windows. The
chance to mess up the system using Virtual PC is smaller compared to
creating a dual-boot system.

 

[Guest]

OK. I think I'll just set up a disk partiton with a separate operating
system which will suffice for my needs rather than purchase add'l software.
Thanks.