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Using the Microsoft Forms 2.0 Object Library ( FM20.DLL ) in Visual Basic 6.0 is highly discouraged because it is not legally redistributable and is known to cause severe stability issues.

• Avoid relying on FM20.DLL for mission-critical distributables.
• Prefer built-in VB6 controls for simpler deployment.
• When automating Office apps from VB6, prefer using Office-provided forms within Office rather than embedding FM20 controls unless you control target environments.

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• If your users have Microsoft Office installed, the library is already present.
• If not, you may need to include FM20.dll in your installer and register it. However, check Microsoft’s licensing: distributing FM20.dll without an Office license may violate terms. Consider using native VB6 controls for public-facing apps without Office dependencies.

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Microsoft Forms 2.0 Object Library

In this article, we will dive deep into the —what it is, how to reference it in VB6, how to programmatically use its objects, and common pitfalls to avoid. Avoid relying on FM20