Visual C++ 6.0 on Vista??
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I program on occasion as a past time. I'm very familiar with Visual C++ 6.0 and all my apps are made on it. Soon I will be upgrading to Vista and I am worried about compatibility. Vista says it is not supporting any C++ before 2005. I know I won't be able to take advantage of any new Vista API if I continue using Visual C++ 6.0, my question is will it run at all? Basically, if I do get Vista installed, can I use Visual C++ 6.0 and still make applications using the XP/98 API that I've been using. Or has Microsoft basically forced an upgrade? Thanks :)
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I program on occasion as a past time. I'm very familiar with Visual C++ 6.0 and all my apps are made on it. Soon I will be upgrading to Vista and I am worried about compatibility. Vista says it is not supporting any C++ before 2005. I know I won't be able to take advantage of any new Vista API if I continue using Visual C++ 6.0, my question is will it run at all? Basically, if I do get Vista installed, can I use Visual C++ 6.0 and still make applications using the XP/98 API that I've been using. Or has Microsoft basically forced an upgrade? Thanks :)
x87Bliss wrote:
Basically, if I do get Vista installed, can I use Visual C++ 6.0 and still make applications using the XP/98 API that I've been using.
Yes. You can use VC6 on Vista.
x87Bliss wrote:
Or has Microsoft basically forced an upgrade?
VC 6 is no longer supported, so its other way to ask for upgrade.
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I program on occasion as a past time. I'm very familiar with Visual C++ 6.0 and all my apps are made on it. Soon I will be upgrading to Vista and I am worried about compatibility. Vista says it is not supporting any C++ before 2005. I know I won't be able to take advantage of any new Vista API if I continue using Visual C++ 6.0, my question is will it run at all? Basically, if I do get Vista installed, can I use Visual C++ 6.0 and still make applications using the XP/98 API that I've been using. Or has Microsoft basically forced an upgrade? Thanks :)
VC6 runs fine on Vista, just make sure you install SP6.
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VC6 runs fine on Vista, just make sure you install SP6.
--Mike-- Visual C++ MVP :cool: LINKS~! Ericahist | PimpFish | CP SearchBar v3.0 | C++ Forum FAQ Ford, what's this fish doing in my ear?