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hello everyone,

can u plz. specify steps how to convert s/w into exe
thankyou

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Short, version-aware checklist that answers the usual ways to turn VB code into a distributable EXE (covers classic VB6, VB.NET and modern .NET).

As asked broadly and flagged missing details, and as noted the IDE route, here are the practical options and common pitfalls.

For VB.NET (Visual Studio / .vb files)

  • Best: create a project and Build/Publish in Visual Studio, then pick the Release configuration and grab the EXE from the project's bin\Release folder.
  • Quick compile for a single file (no project): use the VB command-line compiler:
    vbc /target:winexe /out:MyApp.exe MyApp.vb
  • Common fixes: set the correct Startup Object (Sub Main or a Form), add required assembly references, and build Release to avoid debug dependencies. If the EXE fails on another PC, either install the matching .NET runtime or publish a self-contained build.

For VB6 (classic)

  • Typical workflow is a VB6 project; you can build from the IDE or automate with:
    vb6.exe /make MyProject.vbp
  • Distribution notes: include the VB6 runtime (msvbvm60.dll) and register any COM components. Use an installer to register DLLs/OCX files.

Packaging and distribution

  • Test on a clean VM; check missing DLLs with dependency tools.
  • For modern .NET (Core/5+/SDK projects) you can create a single self-contained EXE:
    dotnet publish -c Release -r win-x64 --self-contained true /p:PublishSingleFile=true
  • Use installers (Inno Setup, NSIS, Visual Studio Setup) and code-sign the EXE to reduce warnings/AV false positives.

If exact errors appear (missing entry point, missing DLL, wrong framework), include the error text and target VB/runtime version to get specific troubleshooting steps.

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you start this thread before. 1stly stop that thread. and then start it with more details.

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Go To "File" then at the bottom part of the sub menu bar, you will see the name of your project there like this:

Example:
"Make Project1.exe..."

There click it then a dialog box will appear, and from there you can set some properties of your program (e.g. The version Info. Company Name, Author, etc.) and you can also use a type of compilation of your program(FOR Advanced Programmers Only). like using the "p-code" option or using the "native-code", or the other options.

If your dealing with databases or if you're going to distribute your program or application over the internet or if you're creating ActiveX controls that are embedded in an HTML page., I suggest that you use the "p-code" option because it is faster than the "native-code".

I'm not an advanced programmer, I just know it because I have read it from a book...^_^...Thanks and Good Luck!

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