About this tag
Discussions on WindowsForum.com about Visual Basic cover a range of practical issues, including playing MP3 audio in Visual Basic projects, troubleshooting DLL errors like missing entry points or runtime files (e.g., vb40032.dll), and compatibility concerns with modern Windows versions such as Windows 7 64-bit and Windows 8.1. Users also seek guidance on coding techniques, such as creating an analog clock, and share projects like building a simple operating system with Visual Basic 2010. Additionally, there are inquiries about calling ActiveX DLLs from Visual Basic 6, .NET, or other languages. These threads reflect common challenges faced by developers working with legacy Visual Basic environments on current Windows systems.
  1. K

    Windows 10 mp3 in visual basic

    Hi, I started a project with visual basic with microsoft visual studio. I want to add audio to my program and play it as background. I searched the Internet and learned how to add .wav to my project. But .wav format is uncompressed audio, therefore it took a lot of space. If the mp3 file take...
    • Kevin Hu
    • Thread
    • audio background audio c plus plus c sharp development error handling file format file size invalidoperationexception microsoft mp3 programming project uncompressed audio video playback visual basic visual studio
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Programming and Scripting
  2. H

    Windows 10 DLL No entry point found

    Trying for some time now to find a fix for this problem. I need to address a number of commands contained in a DLL, using Visual Basic 6.0 Normally I use regsrv32 exe to register the DLL, however, I receive the error: The module LS9-IF-(Dot) DLL was loaded but the entry-point DllRegisterServer...
    • Halfmens
    • Thread
    • administrator application error bugs development dll entry point error ls9_if dll malware norton programming regsvr32 runtime error software issues system32 tech support vb6 visual basic windows 10
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. V

    Windows 7 Seeking Help with Visual Basic Coding: Share Your Knowledge!

    Do you know the codes? Thanks!
  4. V

    Creating an Analog Clock in Visual Basic: Tips and Guidance Needed

    How can you make an analog clock? Thanks! Sent from my SM-T110 using Tapatalk
  5. Nimit

    My Operating System

    It is possible that you can make your own OS using Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 Here's mine. PS: It do not delete your Windows if you open it and click shut down the os will be shut down and windows is there simple. We call it 'Tunuku' [Removed by admin] I Have updated it many much but not...
    • Nimit
    • Thread
    • microsoft operating system shutdown tunuku update visual basic windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  6. J

    Windows 7 Calling ActiveX dll

    [Crossposted from Windows 7 forum] I have a commercial program with an interface intended to allow certain aspects to be run automatically by an external program written by the user. This interface consists of an ActiveX dll. Functions in it can be called from a Visual Basic 6 or VBA program...
  7. Jim S

    Windows 8 vb40032.dll on Windows 8.1

    Don't laugh, but I have a very old Visual Basic program that I wrote many years ago, and I still use it for a quick-and-dirty checkbook balancing tool. Yes, of course I could do something similar with an Excel spreadsheet or Quicken, but I still want this program to work. It has run flawlessly...
    • Jim S
    • Thread
    • checkbook compatibility error executable installation runtime system32 vb40032.dll visual basic windows 8.1
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  8. T

    Windows 7 Visual Basic and Windows 7 64 bit

    Hi, I have done some research and want to start programming again with Visual Basic, but VB6 and Windows 7 64 bit are not compatible. Any suggestions as to what I should go to next? Cheers, Mike
    • Tigertail222
    • Thread
    • 64-bit compatibility development programming scripting software vb6 visual basic windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  9. T

    Windows 7 New Computer Build

    Hello Everyone, I am new to the forums and say hello to all!! I programmed with Visual Basic 5, ASP and HTML4 back in the early 2000's. I build all my computers also. My question is, I am getting back into it and need to know if the programmers of today would use my set up...
    • Tigertail222
    • Thread
    • asus community hardware intel new user pc build programming ram return to programming software development system specs tech support ultimate visual basic windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  10. News

    November 2012 Bulletin Release

    Security Updates Today we released six security bulletins to help protect our customers - four Critical, one Important, and one Moderate – addressing 19 vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Shell, Windows Kernel, Internet Explorer, Internet Information Services (IIS), .NET Framework, and...
    • News
    • Thread
    • advisory best practices bulletin compatibility configuration manager deployment impact internet explorer microsoft privileged access risk security system center truetype fonts update visual basic vulnerability webcast windows windows kernel
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  11. M

    Windows 7 VBA write to registry Win 7

    I am not able to figure out how to write to the registry in VB or VBA. I tried using the windows APi and WS.Script, both work in the XP environment, but not Win7 I just need to create a key and set the key value. MY current code I am using can read the key if I manually create it. I have read...
    • mhnwin7
    • Thread
    • api environmental key generation key value redirect registry vba visual basic windows 7 ws.script
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  12. News

    MS12-046 - Important : Vulnerability in Visual Basic for Applications Could Allow Remote Code Execut

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (July 10, 2012): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves one publicly disclosed vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a...
    • News
    • Thread
    • admin rights dll extended security updates impact microsoft office remote code execution severity rating user rights visual basic vulnerability
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  13. News

    Advance Notification Service for July 2012 Security Bulletin Release

    Hello -- As per our usual cadence, today we’re releasing our advance notification for this month’s security bulletin release, which is scheduled for Tuesday, July 10. The July release includes nine bulletins addressing 16 vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office...
    • News
    • Thread
    • advance notification bulletin customer guidance deployment impact analysis internet explorer july 2012 microsoft office patch management release information risk assessment security testing update visual basic vulnerability webcast windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  14. D

    Windows 7 Seeking Ideas for Innovative Windows Programs: Join the Discussion!

    Hello windows users, my name is Elliott and I have decided to start developing programs that people will want to use. I am starting to get to know vb code and once complete I will be moving onto c# before finally doing c++ What I am looking for is for some ideas on what people would want...
    • djelliotth
    • Thread
    • application ideas c++ coding community design development elliott hardy feedback input learning polls programming programs project development software development technology user experience visual basic visual studio
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  15. News

    Advance Notification Service for June 2012 Security Bulletin Release

    Hello -- Today we’re releasing our advance notification for the June security bulletin release, which is scheduled for Tuesday, June 12. This month’s release includes 7 bulletins addressing 28 vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Visual Basic for Applications...
    • News
    • Thread
    • advance notification angela gunn bulletin deployment dustin childs dynamics ax guidance internet explorer june microsoft net framework risk security testing trustworthy computing update visual basic vulnerability webcast windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  16. V

    Windows 7 How to create a edit / upgrade button in visual basic 2010

    hi all... I created a student details database using service-based database. The add button, remove button and save button work properly. I could not create a edit / upgrade button successfully. Please, anyone help me.... say me the code to create a edit / upgrade button please...
    • vbcrazy
    • Thread
    • application bindingsource buttons code control data entry database edit event help input interface programming service-based students update upgrade visual basic
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Programming and Scripting
  17. msfanboy98

    Windows 7 visual basic 2010 express

    Download visual basic 2010 express hereLink Removed due to 404 Error
  18. msfanboy98

    Windows 7 Web Browser I made

    Here is a web Browser I made it is called Dooki. (Don't ask about the name) It was made in visual basic and is based of Internet Explorer. But it's lightweight and faster.Link Removed
  19. D

    VIDEO Strange ATI Graphics problem

    Hi guys! I have this weird graphics problem where sometimes programs look like ink(the pictures will help to show you what I mean) Ive only noticed it on iTunes, Visual Basic 2010 and a screen capture software Link Removed - Invalid URL Ive also made a Video on youtube to show you what...
    • DevilSniper
    • Thread
    • artifacts ati capture software display drivers fix graphics hd5770 home premium issues itunes performance problem sapphire smudge solutions video visual basic windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  20. J

    Windows 7 [VISUAL BASIC 2010] Change the text property of a form using a button

    Hey Guys, I was just wondering if you could tell me what coding I need to use to change the text in a form using a command button. I have attached a pic to show what I mean. Link Removed due to 404 Error Thanks in advance :D