Visual Basic 6.0 (VB6) is a legacy programming environment released in 1998 that is no longer officially supported

Are you trying to to a newer language, or are you just looking to learn the basics of VB6 for fun?

The "top" version gives you access to hundreds of 3rd party OCX controls (ComponentOne, Sheridan, FarPoint) that are still functional today.

Visual Basic 6.0 (VB6) is a legacy programming environment that is from Microsoft. While it remains a popular tool for maintaining older software, obtaining a "free full version" today involves navigating specific legal and technical constraints. 1. Official Availability and Legal Status Visual Basic 6.0 was never released as a free product.