Installing MS C++ 6.0 **SOLVED**

[applesseed]

I've got this MS C++ 6.0 box collecting dust, and so I decided to install into my XP computer. I bought it like 5 years ago.

The content of the box:
1 MS Visual Studio 6.0 (Service Pack 3) in an individual CD envelope
1 MS Visual Studio 6.0 Plus Pack (has 4 CDs inside)*
EULA for MS Software
1 booklet: Getting Started Setup Guide for VS 6.0
1 booklet: Visual Studio Developing for Windows and the Web

*The MS VS Plus Pack Package consist of...

Disc 1: Windows 2000 Developer's Readiness Kit
Disc 2: Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE) for Visual Studio 6.0
Disc 3: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4
Disc 4: Developer Training


I only installed the CD in its own envelope - assuming it is the C++ setup? After going through the installation wizard and restarting my computer, no icon is near to be found under the Start button. It's not even under the Add/Remove Program. Am I missing something? Do I have to install the whole Plus Pack? The user guide only suggested installation for Windows 95/98/NT/2000 - did it not install because my computer is using Windows XP? I ran the setup - there were no warning or error message. I'm lost.

The reason I didn't install the Plus Pack - I thought it weren't needed or does not apply to my needs - all I want is to write c++, compile, and run.

Are there any free downloadable programs where I can write, compile, and run? Show me the link if you can. Thanks!

Edit: Found it

 

[juiio]

Visual Studio 6 is 2 CDs (or 3 CDs for Enterprise), plus two more for MSDN. If you only had to use one disc, you might have done something wrong or installed the wrong thing.

Also, it has been a while since I installed VC 6, but if I remember right, it wasn't done installing when it rebooted. It had to do more post-reboot.

 

[applesseed]

I'm not sure if it's Enterprise - otherwise it'll say it on the booklet won't it? I trashed the outside cover box. Most likely I think it's an academic version.

Edit: I just shut down my computer, waited for awhile and turned back my machine on - still no sight of the program. I guess I did something wrong.

 

[EagleKeeper]

You may have enhancement discs, not the actual VS6.0

Plus packs are usually add-ons.

Same with Service Packs.

 

[applesseed]

Hmm... enhancement disc. Here's the deal.

I remembered picking it up from my school, went home, installed the whole bundle (even the Plus Packs) and I was writing and compiling for a project that same day. I was happy as hell to get a c++ software so I don't have to be at school and do it.

So... enhancement you say? I wish to believe it but it can't be - it worked straight out of the box onto my then-Windows 98. The old computer - it's got a damaged HDD so it's no use.

I'm not familiar with Bordland - free C++ Compiler. Is this similar to MS C++? I mean... code-wise.

 

[EagleKeeper]

The C++ compiler will compile pure code.

When you start adding in enhancements (MFC vs OWL) then you run into problems.
Also, the IDE will be different.

I have VS6.0 Enterprise (school purchase way back when) that has 6 CDs.
I have never had a problem with installation using Win98, 2K or XP Pro with them.

 

[beyonddc]

You can try Dev-Cpp

 

[applesseed]

Originally posted by: EagleKeeper

I have VS6.0 Enterprise (school purchase way back when) that has 6 CDs.
I have never had a problem with installation using Win98, 2K or XP Pro with them.

any idea which disc i'm missing? what's the name/title on the disc?

there might be a chance i misplaced it but if I know the name of the disc, i might find it.

 

[applesseed]

Originally posted by: beyonddc
You can try Dev-Cpp

thanks dude - i'll give it a try

 

[applesseed]

YEAH! I found it! Found the real installer... Professional Edition too. It wasn't in the box but was in a different place. Woo-hooo!

Thanks for all your help!

 

[applesseed]

By the way...

As you know I installed the MS Visual Studio 6.0 (Service Pack 3) - thinking it was the installer and before finding the installer...

Is there anyway I can remove the MS Visual Studio 6.0 (Service Pack 3)? It's not under Add/Remove Programs. How much/will it damage my WinXP computer?

I just find it weird like when I come across a site, it opens up a debugger and I hate seeing it. Also like when I click on an avator on AT, sometimes it'll show like C language code.