VB6 Runtime Files - When are they needed?

Hi Guys,

I’m getting pretty close to finishing the BETA version for an application that I’m making, so I’m in the process of assembling a setup file.

What I would like to know is if it is necessary to include a VB6 Runtime Redistribution pack in my installer? My program doesn’t use any additional components except for what’s already loaded in the VB IDE (I use the web control, but I don’t think that classes as a VB6 runtime file; I’m pretty sure that comes with IE).

So, what do you recon?

EDIT:
I am using the file system object too!

You need the VB runtime available to make your compiled VB program work on any computer that runs your code.

"It's built that way".

Cheers! I've added the vb runtime setup executable to the project's RES file. It extracts and runs the vb runtime setup file before any of the forms are loaded; should do the trick

I also pause the whole application while the Vb Runtime app is running (using varius pid/hwnd API - if you know an easier way, tell me!!!).

Most versions of windows already have the vb runtime dll and you don't have to distribute it. MS has a redistributable executable to install the runtimes if you don't already have it.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...&DisplayLang=en

I have never had to worry about these runtime dll's using the Visual Studio Installer for my VB6 projects, and I've had people install my software on every version fo windows except W95. I believe the Installer automatically packages and installs the runtime dll's.