[Taylor814ce]

When creating the layout of the VB program, my controls are REALLY slow. It's happened ever since upgrading to Vista. Any ideas?

[BBauer42]

...try downgrading to XP.... ;o)

[dilettante]

Most reports say that turning off Vista's default "Aero" theming system helps a lot here. You might start by changing the Appearance to "Windows Classic."

I suspect there is a better workaround than this but I don't know what it is. Has anyone tried an application manifest for the IDE with the Common Controls 6.0 <dependency> node yet?


I believe another way to go is to disable Aero just while you're working in the VB6 IDE. Right-click on VB6.EXE and select Properties I think, then in the Compatability tab be sure to check "Disable desktop composition."

I could be more certain if I had a Vista machine in front of me, but I don't right now. This should be close if not correct though.

[Taylor814ce]

Originally Posted by BBauer42

...try downgrading to XP.... ;o)

excellent idea!

[Taylor814ce]

I believe another way to go is to disable Aero just while you're working in the VB6 IDE. Right-click on VB6.EXE and select Properties I think, then in the Compatability tab be sure to check "Disable desktop composition."

That worked, thank you.