If you find that even SP6 crashes constantly on Windows 11, you have two superior options:

You can find the latest supported versions on the official Microsoft Learn page. Latest Supported Visual C++ Redistributable Downloads

You have likely seen packs like “Visual C++ Redistributable Runtimes All-in-One” (by various third-party authors). These claim to offer a better solution for VC++ 6.0 because they bundle it with 2005, 2008, 2010, etc.

When the Visual C++ 6.0 runtime environment is missing, Windows cannot execute the dependent software. You will usually see clear, distinct pop-up errors. The most common indicators that you need to install this runtime include: