. Using MySQL Installer (preferred): Download and execute the. With this option you can download and install MySQL Server, MySQL for Visual Studio, and Connector/NET together from the same software package, based on the server version.
Initially, MySQL Installer assists you by evaluating the software prerequisites needed for the installation. Thereafter, MySQL Installer enables you to keep your installed products updated or to easily add and remove related MySQL products.
Visual Basic 6.0 Tutorial
For additional information about using MySQL Installer with MySQL products, see. Using the standalone: This option is ideal if you have MySQL Server and Connector/NET installed already. Use the information in this section to determine which version of MySQL for Visual Studio to install. Minimum Requirements MySQL for Visual Studio 1.2.8 is compatible with Connector/NET 6.9.12, 6.10.7 and 8.0.11. Previous Connector/NET versions are not supported by this release. MySQL for Visual Studio operates with several versions of Visual Studio, although the extent of support is based on your installed versions of Connector/NET and Visual Studio. MySQL for Visual Studio no longer supports Visual Studio 2010 or 2008.
Minimum requirements for the supported versions of Visual Studio are as follows.NET Framework 4.5.2 (install first). MySQL for Visual Studio 1.2.1 or 2.0.0 with Connector/NET 6.9.8 MySQL for Visual Studio does not support Express versions of Microsoft development products, including the Visual Studio and the Microsoft Visual Web Developer. To use Connector/NET with Express versions of Microsoft development products, use Connector/NET 6.9 or later, without installing the MySQL for Visual Studio.
The following table shows the support information for MySQL for Visual Studio.
. Before starting the download, create a download directory on your computer. If your internet connection is less than 300K, it is recommended that you run the multi-part download by following the 'More Information' link at the upper right, then clicking 'Download Now.' . Click 'Download' to begin downloading the single download.
Visual Basic 6.0 Enterprise Edition
When prompted by the download software, choose the option 'Save this program to disk' and click OK. Then select the directory you created on your computer. Run the file from the download directory. When prompted, select the same directory you created on your computer. You will be expanding the contents of the EXE into this directory. Run SetupSP6.exe from the download directory. When you accept the terms of the electronic End User License Agreement (EULA) the setup software will replace the appropriate files in your Visual Basic 6.0 installation.