Download ~upd~ Visual Basic 6.0 To Visual Basic .net Upgrade Assessment Tool

Analyzes application components and the dependencies between them to highlight potential "ripple effects" during migration.

The tool analyzes VB6 project files ( .vbp ) to determine the scope of the migration effort.

It scans for common upgrade hurdles, such as late binding, variant usage, and incompatible third-party COM controls. While Microsoft has officially shifted support toward modern

Microsoft also provides a comprehensive Upgrading Technical Guide that details the manual and automated processes supported by the tool.

Direct official downloads for the standalone "Assessment Tool" have largely been archived. However, it is still accessible through specific Microsoft case studies and technical guides: such as late binding

The is a legacy utility designed to help organizations plan the migration of VB6 applications to the .NET framework. While Microsoft has officially shifted support toward modern tools like the .NET Upgrade Assistant , the original assessment tool remains a valuable resource for identifying technical debt in legacy codebases. Where to Download the Tool

Generates specialized Excel-based reports (such as MainReport.xls ) that provide a high-level look at the estimated man-hours and costs required for the upgrade. System Requirements & Setup and incompatible third-party COM controls.

The tool is included as part of the FMStock Upgrade Case Study package. You can find it on the official Microsoft Download Center under the filename fmstocks_automatedupgrade.msi .

Because this is a legacy tool, it requires a specific "time-capsule" environment to run correctly: Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 upgrade assessment Tool Error

For teams requiring more modern support, the VB Migration Partner offers a similar free assessment utility that generates more detailed effort and cost reports. Key Features of the Assessment Tool