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Source Code (Form Code):
Requirements: Add 1 ListBox (lstProcess), 1 CommandButton (cmdKill), and 1 Timer (Timer1, Interval=1000). visual basic 60 projects with source code exclusive
' Variable to hold the process ID
Dim ProcID As Long
Private Sub Form_Load()
' Populate the list on startup
Call RefreshProcessList
End Sub
Private Sub Timer1_Timer()
' Refresh the list every second to show current state
Call RefreshProcessList
End Sub
Private Sub cmdKill_Click()
' Warning before killing
If MsgBox("Are you sure you want to kill this process?", vbCritical + vbYesNo) = vbYes Then
If lstProcess.ListIndex <> -1 Then
' AppActivate tries to switch to the app, sending close command
On Error Resume Next
AppActivate lstProcess.List(lstProcess.ListIndex)
SendKeys "%F4" ' Alt + F4
' If that fails, we can attempt a harder kill via Shell (Advanced)
' Shell "taskkill /f /im " & lstProcess.List(lstProcess.ListIndex), vbHide
MsgBox "Termination command sent.", vbInformation
End If
End If
End Sub
Private Sub RefreshProcessList()
' This is a simplified method using the "Tasks" visible to AppActivate
' For a true deep system scan, API calls (CreateToolhelp32Snapshot) are needed.
lstProcess.Clear
' Note: VB6 cannot natively list ALL processes without complex Windows APIs.
' For this "exclusive" demo, we will use a WMI script object.
' You must add a Reference to "Microsoft WMI Scripting V1.2 Library" (Project -> References).
Dim wmi As Object
Dim procs As Object
Dim proc As Object
Set wmi = GetObject("winmgmts:\\.\root\cimv2")
Set procs = wmi.ExecQuery("Select * from Win32_Process")
For Each proc In procs
lstProcess.AddItem proc.Name & " (PID: " & proc.ProcessId & ")"
Next
End Sub
Project #4: Port Scanner (TCP Connect)
Difficulty: Beginner
Exclusive Concept: Multi-threaded feeling using DoEvents and Winsock control arrays.
A simple port scanner is common, but a responsive one in VB6 is rare because VB6 is single-threaded. This exclusive project uses a Control Array of Winsock controls to scan 20 ports simultaneously without freezing the UI. Unlocking the Past: Exclusive Visual Basic 6
Table of Projects (1–20)
- Simple Calculator
- Description: Basic arithmetic calculator supporting +, −, ×, ÷, memory.
- Key features: Button-based UI, keyboard input, error handling (divide by zero).
- Modules: frmCalculator, clsMemory.
- Complexity: Beginner.
- Typical files: .frm, .frx, .bas, .vbp.
- Extensions: Scientific functions, expression parser.
- To‑Do List / Task Manager
- Description: Create, edit, delete tasks with priorities and due dates.
- Key features: ListView, persistence via text/INI/Access DB.
- Modules: frmMain, modStorage.
- Complexity: Beginner.
- Files: .frm, .bas, .mdb (optional).
- Extensions: Reminders, recurring tasks.
- Address Book / Contact Manager
- Description: Store contacts with search and group support.
- Key features: DataGrid/ListView, import/export CSV, simple DB.
- Modules: frmContacts, modImportExport.
- Complexity: Beginner → Intermediate.
- Files: .frm, .bas, .mdb.
- Extensions: VCard export, photo attachments.
- Expense Tracker / Personal Finance
- Description: Track income/expenses, categories, monthly reports.
- Key features: Charts (MSChart), filters, CSV import.
- Modules: frmMain, clsTransaction, modReports.
- Complexity: Intermediate.
- Files: .frm, .bas, .mdb.
- Extensions: Budget alerts, graph exports.
- Inventory Management (Small Business)
- Description: Product catalog, stock in/out, reorder alerts.
- Key features: Barcode support (keyboard wedge), supplier DB, reports.
- Modules: frmInventory, modDB, clsProduct.
- Complexity: Intermediate.
- Files: .frm, .bas, .mdb.
- Extensions: Multi-user locking, networked DB.
- Student Grading System
- Description: Manage students, courses, grades, transcripts.
- Key features: Grade calculations, import/export, printable reports.
- Modules: frmStudents, modGrades, modReports.
- Complexity: Intermediate.
- Files: .frm, .bas, .mdb.
- Extensions: GPA weighting, curriculum templates.
- Simple Point of Sale (POS)
- Description: Sales entry, receipt printing, cash drawer integration.
- Key features: Product lookup, transaction totals, tax calculation.
- Modules: frmPOS, modPrinter, clsSale.
- Complexity: Intermediate → Advanced.
- Files: .frm, .bas, .mdb.
- Extensions: Payment integration, receipt templates.
- Library Management System
- Description: Catalog books, borrowers, checkouts, due dates.
- Key features: Reservation system, overdue fines, reports.
- Modules: frmCatalog, modLoans, clsBook.
- Complexity: Intermediate.
- Files: .frm, .bas, .mdb.
- Extensions: Barcode scanning, fine payments.
- Employee Time Tracker / Attendance
- Description: Clock-in/out, generate timesheets, export CSV.
- Key features: ID lookup, rounding rules, summary reports.
- Modules: frmTimeClock, modReports.
- Complexity: Intermediate.
- Files: .frm, .bas, .mdb.
- Extensions: Biometric integration, payroll export.
- Student Registration System
- Description: Course enrollment, capacity checks, schedules.
- Key features: Prerequisite checks, waitlist, printable schedule.
- Modules: frmRegistration, modSchedule.
- Complexity: Intermediate.
- Files: .frm, .bas, .mdb.
- Extensions: Conflict detection, web export.
- Basic Chat Client (LAN)
- Description: Text chat over LAN using Winsock control.
- Key features: Peer discovery, multi-user chat room.
- Modules: frmChat, modNetwork.
- Complexity: Intermediate.
- Files: .frm, .bas.
- Extensions: File transfer, encryption.
- FTP Client (Basic)
- Description: Upload/download files to FTP server.
- Key features: Directory listing, resume support, progress.
- Modules: frmFTP, modFTP.
- Complexity: Intermediate.
- Files: .frm, .bas.
- Extensions: SFTP via external libraries.
- Image Viewer with Basic Editing
- Description: Browse images, rotate, crop, resize.
- Key features: Load/save, thumbnails, simple effects.
- Modules: frmViewer, clsImage.
- Complexity: Intermediate.
- Files: .frm, .bas.
- Extensions: Batch processing, format conversion.
- Media Player (Audio)
- Description: Play MP3/WAV with playlist support using Windows Media Player OCX.
- Key features: Play/pause/stop, seek, playlist management.
- Modules: frmPlayer, modPlaylist.
- Complexity: Intermediate.
- Files: .frm, .bas.
- Extensions: Visualizations, equalizer.
- Alarm Clock / Reminder App
- Description: Schedule alarms with sound and messages.
- Key features: Recurring alarms, snooze, tray icon.
- Modules: frmAlarms, modScheduler.
- Complexity: Beginner.
- Files: .frm, .bas.
- Extensions: Calendar sync.
- Quiz/Test Generator
- Description: Create and take quizzes, score results, track history.
- Key features: Question bank, timed tests, randomization.
- Modules: frmQuiz, modQuestions.
- Complexity: Beginner → Intermediate.
- Files: .frm, .bas, .mdb.
- Extensions: Export results, multi-user profiles.
- Password Manager (local)
- Description: Store credentials encrypted locally (simple encryption).
- Key features: AES/RC4 via CryptoAPI wrapper, search, copy password.
- Modules: frmVault, modCrypto.
- Complexity: Advanced (security considerations).
- Files: .frm, .bas.
- Extensions: Master-password PBKDF2, secure clipboard clearing.
- Weather Dashboard (web API)
- Description: Fetch and display weather via HTTP requests to a public API.
- Key features: Current weather, forecasts, icon display.
- Modules: frmWeather, modHTTP.
- Complexity: Intermediate.
- Files: .frm, .bas.
- Extensions: Caching, multiple locations.
- Expense Reimbursement System
- Description: Submit expense claims, approval workflow, reports.
- Key features: Attach receipts (images/PDF), status tracking.
- Modules: frmClaims, modWorkflow.
- Complexity: Intermediate → Advanced.
- Files: .frm, .bas, .mdb.
- Extensions: Email notifications, role-based access.
- Quiz Game (Trivia)
- Description: Single/multi-player trivia with categories and scoring.
- Key features: Timed questions, scoreboards, randomization.
- Modules: frmGame, modQuestions.
- Complexity: Beginner.
- Files: .frm, .bas.
- Extensions: Networked multiplayer, question editor.
Introduction: Why VB6 Still Matters
Before .NET, before C#, there was Visual Basic 6.0 — the crown jewel of rapid application development (RAD). Launched in 1998, VB6 empowered millions of developers to build Windows desktop applications with unparalleled speed. Even today, thousands of enterprise applications, automation tools, and educational software run on VB6.
But where can you find exclusive, working VB6 projects with complete source code? Not the recycled “Hello World” samples, but real-world projects: databases, multimedia players, inventory systems, and games. Source Code (Form Code): Requirements: Add 1 ListBox
This feature curates 10 exclusive VB6 projects — each with full source code, architecture notes, and modern compatibility tweaks.
⚠️ Note: VB6 is no longer supported by Microsoft, but it runs perfectly on Windows 10/11 (with some setup). These projects are for learning, legacy maintenance, and hobbyist development.