INFO: Does Visual Basic Support 16-Bit Development? (229847)


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 Q229847

SUMMARY

Visual Basic 6.0 does not support 16-bit development. Microsoft has chosen to dedicate its efforts to the more scalable and higher-performance 32-bit platform. By focusing the development team on one 32-bit product, we were able to add many new features to Visual Basic 6.0.

MORE INFORMATION

Visual Basic 6.0 can only create 32-bit executable programs. If you need to develop 16-bit Windows applications with Microsoft Visual Basic, you should purchase Microsoft Visual Basic 4.0. This product targets both 16- and 32-bit Windows development and will remain on the market as long there is demand for 16-bit development tools.

REFERENCES

For additional information about getting Microsoft Visual Basic 4.0, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

221207 INFO: Getting Visual Basic 4.0 or 5.0 After Purchasing VB 6.0
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/12/2003
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