Maria Torres
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Attempting to create a vb6 installation package for deployment
I'm attempting to create a setup.exe for distribution. When I look at the Reference section of VB6 it shows the following files as reference:
vb6.olb
msvbvmb60.dll\3
msado27.tlb
crviewer.oca
wshom.ocx
acrobat.tlb
acropdf.dll
msword.olb
cdo.dll
My concern is whether to include the files listed above in my distribution diskette. I believe that acrobat.tlb, acropdf.dll, msword.olb should not reside on the disc because there might conflict with my version and the clients. Can someone clarify whether if my assumption is correct? I.e., the above files should not reside on the disc. Or if some of the files must be distributed, can you tell me which one must be distributed?
Thank you.
vb6.olb
msvbvmb60.dll\3
msado27.tlb
crviewer.oca
wshom.ocx
acrobat.tlb
acropdf.dll
msword.olb
cdo.dll
My concern is whether to include the files listed above in my distribution diskette. I believe that acrobat.tlb, acropdf.dll, msword.olb should not reside on the disc because there might conflict with my version and the clients. Can someone clarify whether if my assumption is correct? I.e., the above files should not reside on the disc. Or if some of the files must be distributed, can you tell me which one must be distributed?
Thank you.
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Your five files below belong to Visual Basic 6.0 and in theory, if you put them to reference list, they will automatically be registered in your client's computer.
vb6.olb
msvbvmb60.dll
msado27.tlb
crviewer.oca
cdo.dll
But if there's any problem (from my experience, VB6 has many unknown exceptions :D), I recommend you to upgrade your code to .Net version or use a third-party application, such as InstallShield.
vb6.olb
msvbvmb60.dll
msado27.tlb
crviewer.oca
cdo.dll
But if there's any problem (from my experience, VB6 has many unknown exceptions :D), I recommend you to upgrade your code to .Net version or use a third-party application, such as InstallShield.
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What about the other files? Should the vb6.olb be part of the distribution files? I've been trying to find some documentation on what is required for distribution but to no avail. Any input is greatly appreciated.
Thank you.