Article: Q229847
Product(s): Microsoft Visual Basic for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:6.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbVBp600 kbGrpDSVB kbFAQ kbVBp600FAQ
Last Modified: 18-JUL-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Visual Basic Learning Edition for Windows, version 6.0
- Microsoft Visual Basic Professional Edition for Windows, version 6.0
- Microsoft Visual Basic Enterprise Edition for Windows, version 6.0
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SUMMARY
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Visual Basic 6.0 does not support 16-bit development. Microsoft has chosen to
dedicate its efforts to the more scalable and higher-performance 32-bit
platform. By focusing the development team on one 32-bit product, we were able
to add many new features to Visual Basic 6.0.
MORE INFORMATION
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Visual Basic 6.0 can only create 32-bit executable programs. If you need to
develop 16-bit Windows applications with Microsoft Visual Basic, you should
purchase Microsoft Visual Basic 4.0. This product targets both 16- and 32-bit
Windows development and will remain on the market as long there is demand for
16-bit development tools.
REFERENCES
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For additional information about getting Microsoft Visual Basic 4.0, please see
the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q221207 INFO: Getting Visual Basic 4.0 or 5.0 After Purchasing VB 6.0
Additional query words: VBFAQProgramming
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Keywords : kbVBp600 kbGrpDSVB kbFAQ kbVBp600FAQ
Technology : kbVBSearch kbAudDeveloper kbZNotKeyword6 kbZNotKeyword2 kbVB600Search kbVB600
Version : WINDOWS:6.0
Issue type : kbinfo
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