Windows 10: Visual Basic Application Install on Windows 11 Pro

I'm attempting to install some applications that were apparently created using Visual Basic on a new Windows 11 Pro machine. This all installed without any issues on the previous Windows 10 Home machine.All three of the applications start the install and fail after a few seconds briefly flashing up the following screen.For some reason I can't upload the screen shot, the exact text of the error message that displays is.Copying Files, please stand by.Processing VB6STKIT.DLL 1 of 7That screen persists for a couple of seconds, then disappears and the installation exits.I have three different ap

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How to install Visual Basic 6 on windows 11? It got stuck towards the end.

Hi,

I am R. Cord, Independent Advisor.

I hope you are doing well.

it is still possible to install it using compatibility mode, since Visual Basic 6 is not supported by Windows 11.

The Visual Basic team is committed to "It Just Works" compatibility for Visual Basic 6.0 applications on the following supported Windows operating systems:

Windows 11

Windows 10

Windows 8.1

Windows 7 SP1

Windows Server 2022

Windows Server 2019

Windows Server 2016

Windows Server 2012 R2

Windows Server 2008 R2

Check more information:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-vers...

First step, ensure to download Visual Basic 6 from an official Microsoft website or a trusted font.

do a right click on the installation file and select Properties

Click on the Compatibility tab.

Check the box for Run this program in compatibility mode for and select Windows XP (Service Pack 3) from the dropdown menu.

Check the box for Run this program as an administrator.

Click "Apply" and then OK.

Double click on the installation file and begin the installation process.

If it gets stuck towards the end, try this other steps:

Close the installation window and restart your computer.

Navigate to the directory where you have saved the installation files and locate the setup.exe file.

Right-click on the setup.exe file and select"Properties.

Repeat the compatibility mode settings as mentioned above.

Click apply and then OK.

Double click on the setup.exe file to launch the installation process again.

Regarding installing Visual Basic 6 on Windows 11 can be challenging since it is an older software and only run in compatibility mode,

You can check the video also, show step by step how to install correctly the

Visual Basic 6 on Windows 11:



I hope I could have helped you!

Regards,

R. Cord

 

Microsoft Visual Basic for Application

Hi Geeker13,

Are you experiencing this problem when using Microsoft Visual Basic? Or when running any program unrelated to Visual Basic? In the mean time, try installing the latest Windows updates since an update for the Microsoft Visual Basic might be oferred. Running
the System File Checker and Deployment Image Servicing and Management command-utility tool might also help resolve the issue. To do so, follow the steps below:

1. Open the Start menu, type cmd, right-click on
   Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
2. Input the following command-line and press Enter after each line.
   
   DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
   
   DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
   
   DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
   
   sfc /scannow

If you need further assistance, simply post a reply on this thread and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

 

Microsoft Visual Basic for Application

Hi there, my name is Max and I'm a Microsoft independent advisor.

I suggest installing the latest Windows updates with an update for the Microsoft Visual Basic. Then try running the following programs: ‘System File Checker’ and ‘Deployment Image Servicing’ and ‘Management command-utility tool’.

Perform the following steps:

Open the Start menu - type cmd - right-click on Command Prompt and choose Run as administrator. Enter the following command-line and click on Enter after each line.

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

sfc /scannow