cd C:\Windows\SysWOW64 regsvr32 mscomctl.ocx regsvr32 mscomct2.ocx regsvr32 comdlg32.ocx
In VB6 IDE: Tools → Options → Advanced → Check "Use Win32 Compatible Executable". Download Microsoft visual basic 6.0 for windows 10
The installer is 16-bit? No—VB6’s main installer is 32-bit, but its legacy setup components (like Acme Setup ) are from the Windows 9x era. On a clean Windows 10 install, the setup will crash. But with the right compatibility tweaks, you can get the full VB6 development environment working stably. cd C:\Windows\SysWOW64 regsvr32 mscomctl
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