After setup completes (it may show "Setup completed with errors"), perform these critical steps:

If you possess the original installation media (typically a CD-ROM or an ISO file), the standard installation process is as follows:

In 2024, Microsoft still ships with Windows 11. It’s part of the Windows Legacy Components optional feature. The official VB6 runtime is supported for the life of Windows 11 , but the IDE installer is not.

Do not run the installer from the ISO directly. Copy the entire SETUP folder from the ISO to your desktop or C:\VB6Setup . This prevents pathing errors.