Can I legally offer the Vb6 runtime files for download

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Since you agree to distribute the REDISTRIBUTABLES in object code only and the VB runtime is required to distribute your application, I would say "yes".

Besides, I've seen plenty of other sites offering the VB runtime files and microsoft hasn't trashed them...



Cheers!

The answer to your question is yes. I have seen a few sites that puts forward the VB runtime files as an executable.

Ruchi, that's what I said...

Mcrider,
Yes, that's what you said; I agree with you. I am not going to post this as an answer because you submitted it first.

Ok, Thank you! I guess that was plenty detailed...:-)

Thank you again!
mshaner

Thanks for the points! Glad I could help!


Cheers!