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Hi, Thank you for reaching out. I hope you're having a great day! Let me assist you with your query regarding VC++6 on Windows 11.
To run VC++6 on Windows 11 24H2, here’s a effective approach:
- Install VC++6 with SP6 (Use VC++6 with Service Pack 6 SP6) — it runs on Windows 11 without needing compatibility mode or renaming.
- Run installer as administrator to avoid permission issues.
- Try running the installer and the IDE without compatibility mode first. If it fails, then try Windows XP compatibility mode.
- Avoid renaming MSDEV.EXE — that method is outdated and doesn’t work reliably.
- If you’re using a virtual machine or sandbox, make sure it’s clean and doesn’t have conflicting older redistributables or system files
- If you face issues with missing components, install Visual C++ 2005 Redistributables with admin rights.
If you have any further questions or need additional help, feel free to reach out. Have a great day!