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What is Microsoft Visual Studio C++ 6.0

Microsoft Visual Studio C++ 6.0 was an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) from Microsoft used for developing software on and for Windows 9x and 32-bit NT systems. Newth supports being built with Microsoft Visual Studio C++ 6.0 on Windows.

Microsoft Visual Studio C++ 6.0 enables the creation of highly portable 32-bit, Win32 Newth binaries for Microsoft Windows systems. These builds do not rely on a C runtime or any dynamic link libraries except those included in Windows 95 and later versions. The graphical interface binaries support visual styling and all builds provide support for Windows Socket v1, v2, and IPV6. Support is determined at runtime, which allows the same binary to run on Windows 95 yet enables features for newer versions that have support.

Note: Microsoft Visual Studio C++ 6.0 is currently the only way to build Newth binaries compatible with i386 processors which Windows 95 supports

Setup Microsoft Visual Studio C++ 6.0

Requirements

To build Newth with Microsoft Visual Studio C++ 6.0, you will need the following:

  • Microsoft Windows 95 or later (Microsoft Windows XP SP3 32-bit known to work)
  • Microsoft Visual Studio C++ 6.0

Note: Microsoft Visual Studio 6 was sold in several editions and for several programming languages. Make sure you have the C++ version of Microsoft Visual Studio 6 (any edition is compatible)

Installing Microsoft Visual Studio C++ 6.0

Microsoft Visual Studio C++ 6.0 is no longer sold or supported by Microsoft Corporation as it is proprietary and discontinued software. The only way to acquire it is to purchase a used physical copy from a seller. Ensure that the license key is included with the purchase. Best of luck.

Build Newth

  1. Open newth.dsw in Microsoft Visual Studio C++ 6.0
  2. Select Build from the menu bar then Set Active Configuration...
  3. Select the project and configuration you want to build then select OK
  4. Press the F7 key to build the project
  5. The binaries of each project will be located in Debug or Release folders respectively relative to newth.dsw

Note: if .dsw is not recognized as a file for Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 by Microsoft Windows, start Microsoft Visual Studio C++ 6.0 then select File from the menu bar then Open Workspace and select newth.dsw in the Open Workspace file dialog