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Visual Basic 6 to .NET migration

Upgrade from legacy to modern with expert-led Visual Basic 6 to .NET migration.

Visual Basic 6 to .NET

Relying on VB6 is costing you more than you think

Once a go‑to for enterprise application development, Visual Basic 6 is now a retired, client‑server language that Microsoft no longer supports. That means growing risks for organizations still depending on it.

Unsupported software

Without Microsoft support, VB6 gets no patches or updates, leaving applications vulnerable to security threats and compliance failures.

Outdated architecture

VB6’s client-server design can’t match the scalability, cloud readiness, or mobile compatibility of modern .NET platforms.

Shrinking talent pool

Fewer developers know VB6 today, making maintenance slower, more expensive, and more disruptive to your operations.

Limited compatibility

VB6’s outdated architecture can’t integrate easily with modern technologies, cloud platforms, or mobile applications—limiting your ability to innovate.

What businesses gain by migrating to .NET

The .NET framework is the path forward recommended by Microsoft, bringing major benefits across every part of your business.

Modern tools and development

.NET supports current languages, frameworks, and best practices. This makes it easier to build, scale, and maintain.

Smooth database transition

VB6 applications that use Microsoft Access or SQL Server can be migrated with minimal disruption, ensuring data integrity and a faster move to the .NET environment.

Enhanced security and compliance

Meet today’s security protocols and regulatory requirements with built‑in authentication, encryption, and role‑based access control.

Improved user experience

.NET enables better interfaces and more intuitive designs, creating modern apps your team and customers actually want to use.

Reduced maintenance costs

Modern codebases are easier to manage, with more available developers and fewer patchwork fixes required.

Better data management

With SQL Server and .NET, you gain access to advanced data tools, stronger reporting, and more reliable storage.

Increased operational efficiency

Your new applications will run faster, integrate better, and support more users—with fewer performance bottlenecks.

Ready for mobile and cloud

Build apps that work across devices and leverage the flexibility of cloud infrastructure for anytime, anywhere access

Our proven 5-step methodology

Though greatly beneficial, migrating Visual FoxPro to .NET requires considerable effort and expertise. At Innovatix, we make the migration fast, smooth, and reliable, with fewer surprises along the way.

1. Scope

We work with your team to assess your existing VB6 application, gather requirements, and identify the features, UI elements, and data that need to be migrated.

2. Plan

We create a detailed migration strategy—mapping dependencies, estimating effort, and selecting whether to convert VB6 to VB.NET or C# for the best fit.

3. Migrate

Our VB6 and .NET experts modernize your application’s logic, UI components, menus, and data reports for the .NET framework, reusing code where possible to reduce effort.

4. Test

We run multiple QA cycles, including functional, regression, and data validation testing, to ensure your new .NET application matches or exceeds your legacy system.

5. Deploy

We roll out your new application in parallel with the existing one, ensuring a smooth cutover, minimal downtime, and ongoing support for your team.

Why 50+ smart companies trust Innovatix for Visual Basic 6 to .NET migration

AI-powered advantage

We use automation and intelligent tooling to streamline migrations, speeding delivery and reducing risk.

Proven migration process

We’ve completed more than two dozen VB6 migrations using a methodology honed over years of successful projects

Dual-environment expertise

Our teams are fluent in both VB6’s event-driven architecture and .NET’s object-oriented framework.

Proprietary migration tools

Innovatix uses in-house solutions to automate repetitive tasks and preserve functionality during conversion.

Security-first modernization

Every migration is built to meet modern security protocols and compliance frameworks.

End-to-end delivery

From planning to deployment, we manage every step so you don’t have to juggle multiple vendors.

Frequently asked questions

What is Visual Basic 6 (VB6) and why should I migrate to .NET?
Visual Basic 6 (VB6) was a popular programming language for enterprise application development. Migrating to the .NET platform offers enhanced security, mobile readiness, zero downtime, and easier maintenance, making it more suitable for modern business needs.
What are the benefits of migrating from VB6 to .NET?
Benefits include improved application performance, enhanced security features, compliance with modern development standards, and the ability to leverage the extensive capabilities of the .NET framework.
Why is migrating VB6 applications a daunting task for businesses?
Migration requires significant rewriting of the application code to ensure similar functionality and performance in .NET. It also necessitates skills and resources familiar with both VB6 and .NET, which may not be readily available in-house.
What is the process for migrating VB6 applications to .NET?
The migration process involves planning, process identification, requirements gathering, code reuse, converting application logic to the .NET framework, and thorough testing to ensure functionality and performance are maintained.

Let’s future-proof your business

Let’s replace your aging VB6 applications with secure, modern .NET solutions that scale with your growth.