Can't Find Visual Basic 6 Step by Step Files (192469)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Visual Basic 6 Deluxe Learning Edition
This article was previously published under Q192469 SYMPTOMS
The Learn Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Now CD-ROM includes sample files for
the book "Microsoft Visual Basic 6 Step by Step." However, you may not be
able to access these files directly from the CD-ROM.
CAUSE
This behavior is by design. The Visual Basic 6 Step by Step files are
located in a self-extracting file on the Learn Visual Basic Now CD-ROM.
You must run the self-extracting file to install the practice files to your
hard drive before you can use them.
RESOLUTION
The following steps are adapted from the "Installing and Using the Practice
Files" section of "Microsoft Visual Basic 6 Step by Step," beginning on
page xv:
- Remove the Learn Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Now CD-ROM from the
Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Learning Edition jewel case. Note that the
Visual Basic 6.0 Learning Edition jewel case contains two CD-ROMs. To find
the Learn Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Now CD-ROM, gently lift the black CD-
holder away from the jewel case. The Learn Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Now
CD-ROM is on the back of the black CD holder.
- Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.
On many systems, Windows will automatically recognize that you have
inserted a CD, and start running one of the programs on the CD. If this
happens, click Cancel, confirm that you want to cancel the installation,
and click Finish. - On the taskbar at the bottom of your screen, click the Start button,
and then click Run.
- If you have the Deluxe Learning Edition, type d:\vb6sbs\vb6sbs.exe in
the Open box.
-or-
If you have the standard Learning Edition, type d:\inaction\vb6sbs.exe
in the Open box.
Don't add spaces as you type. (If your CD-ROM drive is associated with a
different drive letter, such as e, type it instead of d.) - Click OK. This will open a self-extracting ZIP file.
- Click Unzip to accept the preselected settings to copy the Microsoft
Visual Basic 6.0 Step by Step accompanying files to the proper location on
your hard drive.
- When the files have been installed, click OK, and then click Close.
Remove the CD-ROM from your CD-ROM drive and replace it in its jewel case.
A folder called \Vb6sbs has been created on your hard disk, and the
practice files have been placed in that folder.
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