While the full Setup Toolkit is unavailable, Microsoft still provides several and security patches for existing VB6 installations on the Microsoft Download Center :
: Essential for running VB6 apps on modern Windows versions. Microsoft visual basic 6.0 setup toolkit download
Because the original Setup Toolkit (often used with the Package & Deployment Wizard) is obsolete, developers still working with legacy VB6 code often use: Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Common Controls While the full Setup Toolkit is unavailable, Microsoft
The is a legacy deployment utility that was originally part of the Visual Basic 6.0 (VB6) installation package. It was used by developers to create installation programs for distributing their applications. Official Download Status Official Download Status : Updates mscomctl
: Updates mscomctl.ocx and comctl32.ocx .
As of , the VB6 Setup Toolkit is officially discontinued and no longer available as a standalone download from Microsoft. Mainstream support ended on March 31, 2005. Extended support for the IDE ended on April 8, 2008.
The only way to legally obtain the full VB6 environment and its original tools is through a paid Microsoft Visual Studio Subscription (formerly MSDN) . Available Official Components