INFO: Gettng Visual Basic 4.0 or 5.0 After Purchasing Visual Basic 6.0 (221207)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual Basic Learning Edition for Windows 6.0
  • Microsoft Visual Basic Professional Edition for Windows 6.0
  • Microsoft Visual Basic Enterprise Edition for Windows 6.0

This article was previously published under Q221207

SUMMARY

If you require a previous version of Microsoft Visual Basic, you may purchase version 6.0 and then downgrade to a prior version.

In order to acquire the correct license:
  1. Purchase Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 from an authorized reseller.
  2. If you have access to existing licensed software you may use it, or you can request the software media only for a small fee (around $20US/$25CDN) plus shipping and handling from the Microsoft Supplemental and Replacement Parts Center at 800-360-7561. Outside the United States and Canada, please contact your local Microsoft subsidiary.
For additional information please see:

Visual Basic Downgrade Information

MORE INFORMATION

The following editions are available as a downgrade to Visual Basic 6.0:
  • Visual Basic 5.0

    • Enterprise Edition
    • Professional Edition
    • Learning Edition

  • Visual Basic 4.0

    • Enterprise Edition
    • Professional Edition
    • Standard Edition
For more information on your support options for this product, please refer to Support Options by Product online at:

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/12/2003
Keywords:kbinfo KB221207