(Use vendor documentation, Embarcadero support articles, and software asset management resources for implementation steps.)
Once you've obtained an activation key:
1. Even if you own a legally purchased copy of C++ Builder 6 they refuse the registration process which is necessary for using it. Stack Overflow C++Builder Previous Versions - Embarcadero borland c builder 6 activation key better
If your registration gets stuck in a loop, some users recommend deleting the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Borland\Delphi\6.0 (or the equivalent C++ Builder path) to reset the wizard. Final Verdict (Use vendor documentation
The IDE and its VCL (Visual Component Library) are incompatible with modern Windows APIs. Programs compiled with BCB6 may fail to render correctly on high-DPI screens or crash on Windows 10/11 due to DEP (Data Execution Prevention) issues. Embarcadero support articles