How to Make Software for Windows 98

The majority of contemporary software development tools will not work on Microsoft Windows 98. With that in mind, you will need to purchase a copy of Visual Basic 6 (that program is designed to work on Windows 98). The following steps describe a basic overview of how to make software for Windows 98; these instructions are intended for a novice computer programmer.

Instructions

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  You will need to install Visual Basic 6 on your computer before you can commence learning how to make software for Windows 98.
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  Launch the Visual Basic 6 program. After installing the software, the shortcut for this program should be located in the Start Menu in Windows 98.
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  Acquaint yourself with the Visual Basic 6 Integrated Development Environment (IDE). This is the environment in which you will make software for Windows 98.
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  Create simple applications first, such as shortcuts for Windows applications such as Windows Notepad (located at c:\windows\notepad.exe). A Visual Basic 6 guidebook for novices should include tutorials that can help you learn the basics of using the software.
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  Start to develop more complex programs, such as a Windows Forms Application. Utilize the functions within Visual Basic 6 such as the standard controls (examples include Label, TextBox, CommandButton and PictureBox).
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  Improve your coding skills. Start to develop programs in which there are menus; utilize the menu editor within the Visual Basic 6 IDE to familiarize yourself with the process.
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  Continue improving your coding skills. Learn as much Visual Basic syntax as you can. It is also important that you continue to utilize all of the functions within the Visual Basic IDE within the programs that you develop.

Tips & Warnings

• It is important to be realistic in terms of your expectations; learning how to make software for Windows 98 is a challenging exercise. Remember, practice makes perfect.
• According to Microsoft.com, the Visual Basic 6 IDE is designed to work with older operating systems (such as Windows 98), and will not work with Windows Vista or Windows 7.