While Microsoft no longer officially supports the Visual Basic 6.0 IDE (as of April 8, 2008), it is still possible to run "portable" versions or perform customized installations on Windows 7 64-bit using specific compatibility workarounds. Critical Warning on "Portable" Versions
Since a native 64-bit IDE does not exist, you must use the 32-bit version within the emulation environment. Follow these steps for the best results: Visual Basic 6 SP6 Working in Windows 10 64-bit While Microsoft no longer officially supports the Visual
Be cautious when downloading third-party "portable" versions. Many are unauthorized repackages that may contain malware or lack essential Service Pack 6 (SP6) updates required for stability on 64-bit systems. How to Run VB6 on Windows 7 64-bit While Microsoft no longer officially supports the Visual