When you run the Setup program, a directory is created for Visual Basic; you can then select the components of Visual Basic that you want to install.
With the exception of the operating system files in the \Os directory, files on the compact disc are not compressed, so they're usable directly from the disc. For example, there are numerous tools and components in the \Tools directory that can be run or installed directly from the CD-ROM.
To set up from compact disc
For More Information See the Readme file for detailed instructions on installing Visual Basic.
You can run Setup as many times as necessary. For example, you can run Setup to reinstall Visual Basic in another directory, or to install other portions of Visual Basic.
To add or remove components of Visual Basic
Once you have completed the Setup procedure, you can start Visual Basic by using the Start button on the Windows task bar. If AutoPlay is enabled on your system, you can also start Visual Basic by inserting the Visual Basic compact disc.
For More information See "Developing an Application in Visual Basic."