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can't install visual basic 6

6 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/cant-install-visual-basic-6.19699/

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gvrappu Original post #1
Dec 2, 2005 at 10:51 PM
i had a serius problem with visual basic 6 when i am trying to install visual basic 6 enterprise edition i get a message E:THE HANDLE IS INVALID

my system is win xp(sp2) and i have already installed vb 2005 express edition in my pc with out any problems




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QwertyManiac
Dec 3, 2005 at 9:56 AM
I think its due to VB 2005 Exp that the VB6 isnt installing.. BTW how many VB do u need on a PC, isnt VB 2005 nough ? :?
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gvrappu #3
Dec 3, 2005 at 8:44 PM
i am familier with vb6 and just started tp migrating to vb 2005
Vishal Gupta
Dec 3, 2005 at 8:49 PM
First uninstall the vb 2005 express edition and then try to install vb 6.
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gvrappu #5
Dec 3, 2005 at 8:58 PM
ok i will try
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gvrappu #6
Dec 7, 2005 at 6:22 PM
no ican't install it it shows e: THE HANDLE IS INVALID