> VB6 does not automatically install the DBGrid because it has been
> replaced by the DataGrid, which is an upgraded version of the DBGrid.
> The DBGrid is for binding to DAO recordsets and the DataGrid is for
> binding to ADO recordsets. If you're using MDAC 2.7 I'd recommend you
> use the DataGrid.

> If you really want to use the DBGrid, it's on the VB6 CD (as you
> discovered) along with a few other older controls. There's a readme
> file in the folder which explains how to install it properly.

> Here's what you need to do to get the GRID32.OCX control in your Toolbox
> (Pro and Enterprise):

> Find GRID32.OCX on the installation CD

> Copy it to \Windows\System  (I used System32)

> Find VBCTRLS.REG on the installation CD

> Copy it to\Windows\System

> Locate the VBCTRLS.REG in System

> Double click to add it to the registery (i.e.Project - Components)

> I have been trying to add a Data bound Grid Control to my project, but I
> couldn't find it on the list of Components nor in the VB\Controls folder.
I
> have MS ActiveX Data Objects 2.7 Library selected as a reference.  I tried
> choosing all different kinds of references, but I still can't find the
> control.  I did find a GRID32.OCX file when I browsed through to the VB6
cd.
> I was able to select that component so that it showed  up on the tool
> palette, but when I went to place it on my form, I got an error message
> which stated that I didn't have a license for the component.  When I went
to
> help on that message box, it stated that I might not have installed the
> ActiveX license with the control and suggested that I reinstall VB6.  I
> reinstalled VB6 and selected all components, but the problem remains.  Any
> suggestions?