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There isn't any technical reason a VB6 application shouldn't work on Windows 8. Have you tried simply to launch it using the Windows XP comapatability? If that doesn't work youre pretty much limited to a Virtual Machine.– RamhoundCommented Jul 1, 2013 at 19:15
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There are many technical reasons. API calls, filing system changed, new frameworks, etc.......– nateCommented Jul 1, 2013 at 19:21
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What API calls are not working, What filesystem changes have effected you, why cant you use the old framework?– Scott ChamberlainCommented Jul 1, 2013 at 19:38
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Well you mentioned Virtual Machine, Compatibility Mode and Rewriting the App. I can only think of the Windows XP Mode which is actually not officially supported for Windows 8, but you could still run it, check this here: lifehacker.com/5965889/…– DevidCommented Jul 1, 2013 at 19:38
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3Aren't there API calls to return paths like those? A well-written app wouldn't be using hard coded paths anyway.– KaranCommented Jul 1, 2013 at 20:29
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