. While it is no longer officially maintained or hosted for direct standalone download on the Microsoft Download Center
: Older versions of Visual Studio (like VS 2008) often included the installer ( VisualBasicPowerPacksSetup.exe ) in the local SDK bootstrapper folders. Microsoft Visual Basic Power Packs Version 9.0.0.0 Download
: Includes LineShape , OvalShape , and RectangleShape , which allow developers to draw simple vector graphics directly on a form at design time without complex GDI+ coding. If you need a modern, supported data repeater
If you need a modern, supported data repeater or shape control, consider writing a few lines of GDI+ code or using a third-party UI library – both are safer and future-proof. If you need a modern
Right-click your project in Solution Explorer, select Add Reference , and browse to Microsoft.VisualBasic.PowerPacks.Vs.dll (typically found in C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Visual Basic Power Packs ).
To see the controls in your project after installation, you may need to right-click the , select Choose Items , and browse for the Microsoft.VisualBasic.PowerPacks.Vs.dll .