It is widely recommended to perform a "Custom" install and deselect components like "ADO, RDS, and OLE DB Providers" to avoid common hanging issues during the setup process.
Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0, released in late 1998, remains one of the most iconic releases in the history of software development. For many developers, particularly those maintaining legacy systems or exploring the roots of modern Windows programming, the is a foundational suite. A complete set of this software typically includes the IDE itself and the extensive MSDN Library distributed across two primary discs (CD1 and CD2). Core Components of the 6.0 Suite It is widely recommended to perform a "Custom"
Setting the setup.exe and eventually the installed IDE shortcuts to "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)" compatibility mode is a common fix. Preservation and Availability A complete set of this software typically includes
Often includes supplementary materials, extended SDKs (Software Development Kits), and extensive code samples. Microsoft's initial implementation of a Java-like language
Microsoft's initial implementation of a Java-like language. The Importance of the MSDN Library (CD1 & CD2)