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How can I use my old VB6 customized SQLServer database application in Windows 7?

I can not upgrade my old VB6 EXE file.

Jon Egerton
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VB6 Apps:

You can run 32-bit VB6 apps in windows 7.

The full scope of support is detailed here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/ms788708.aspx

There is a thread here that covers some bits and bobs you may need to cover off: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_programs/vb6-executable-will-not-run-in-win-7-64-bit/05c506d7-2ae9-4abd-91d6-9481b4b243e0

The main thing to realize is that you may have to manually install some of the pre-requisits you would have expected to be there by default on other windows versions.

SQL Server 7:

This may be more insteresting. You can certainly run a newer version of SQL Server and set the compatability level of your database as required - this may be sufficient.

I'd be surprise if you were able to install SQL Server 7 itself on Windows 7

Jon Egerton
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  • SQL Server 2000 can't be installed on Windows 7, so surely you are correct about SQL Server 7 not being compatible. I was upset to find out that Enterprise Manager for 2000 couldn't be installed on my Win 7 PC so I could manage our old SQL 2000 server with the native tool. – HardCode Dec 05 '11 at 17:54
  • You can download and install SQL Server Management Studio Express for SQL2005+. This tool is a free download from Microsoft and will allow you to administer older SQL Servers. It has Enterprise Manager and Query Analyzer functionality in one app. – George Mastros Dec 06 '11 at 21:49
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I don't know about SQL Server 7, but VB6 will definitely run on Windows 7.

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