How do I extract embedded OLE objects in VB 6.0

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VB 6.0 offers a feature to embed any type of file into your VB6.0-Based application (which is actually called OLE Objects) and access it with the code "OLE1.DoVerb 1". However, when it comes to extraction of the file rather than accessing it with the code that is written above, I can't manage to find a proper way to achieve the extraction method. Is there a way to extract the file that is stored inside the OLE object (i.e. any.exe application) in a custom location? (i.e. To be extracted to C:\Users\UserName\Desktop\Folder)

Posted 4-Jul-14 9:23am

User 8481904

Updated 4-Jul-14 9:30am

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[no name] 4-Jul-14 15:31pm

http://www.google.com/search?q=vb6+extract+embedded+resource

Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov 4-Jul-14 16:18pm

Any specific reason to use VB6? Any specific reason to use OLE? Why not leaving the dead in their graves? They did not make too much sense even when they were alive...
—SA

[no name] 4-Jul-14 18:23pm

I know they're dead, I'm using it since it has no dependencies to run like the .NET apps...

Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov 4-Jul-14 18:43pm

How is it related to "dependencies"? :-)
—SA

[no name] 5-Jul-14 9:39am

Assume I wrote an app in .NET Framework 4.0, some users don't have the right framework for my app to run, and some don't bother downloading the framework since it is 'too big ~47 MB'. However, VB6.0 doesn't need anything to run at all. I tried VB6.0 apps run in Windows 98 and later and they worked perfectly without a single file needed.

Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov 5-Jul-14 10:08am

(Sigh...) But how did they bother having Windows which is much bigger? You can deploy .NET with your application...
—SA

[no name] 6-Jul-14 14:53pm

Trust me, there are a lot of people I know have bought new laptops and they don't even know what OS they are running... How about that?

Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov 6-Jul-14 15:21pm

So what? If they have to use something, they will be able to do so or not... Some people are unable to download and install application by this reason so what, will you suggest making software for them? I just mentioned: you can deploy .NET with your application...
—SA

CHill60 6-Jul-14 19:48pm

Just for the record, most PCs these days come shipped with a version of a .NET framework ...never mind which version. The VB6 runtime in its entirety does NOT come shipped. If people don't even "know what OS are running" then they are not going to understand how to make an ancient technology like VB6 work on their PC if you don't ship all the requirements with YOUR application. If you insist on using VB6 I suggest you follow the link provided by Wes Aday

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