There are multiple variations of errors associated with the comdlg32.ocx component. Here are a few of the most popular occurrences:
” Component ‘COMDLG32.OCX’ not correctly registered: file is missing or invalid ““Component comdlg32.ocx or one of its dependencies not correctly registered: a file is missing or invalid.”
Most of the time, an error associated with the comdlg32.ocx runtime library occurs because this specific runtime library is either not registered, missing or severely outdated. Note: Keep in mind that an error pointing towards the comdlg32.ocx can also be a sign that the application in question is designed to run on a different bit version.
What is Comctl32.ocx
Comctl32.ocx is an optional Visual Basic 6.0 runtime file.This file (Comctl32.ocx) and most of the other optional library files that are needed by the applications that run on Visual Basic 6.0 are not included in Windows 10 by default. The way that this library file is copied and registered on your PC is via an application that is developed with Visual Basic 6.0. Typically, any application that needs the Comctl32.ocx library file will copy and register it during the installation process. Most of the time, issues with the Comctl32.ocx file will occur if the runtime file is improperly copied or registered during the installation process. If you’re struggling with an issue associated with the Comctl32.ocx file, the methods below will help. Please follow the two potential fixes in order until you encounter a method that manages to resolve the situation. Let’s begin!
Method 1: Register the comctl32.ocx file from an elevated Command Prompt
Most of the time, the issue occurs because the comctl32.ocx file is not registered on your computer. The vast majority of users encountering this issue have managed to fix it by registering the comctl32.ocx file from an elevated Command Prompt. Here’s a quick guide to registering the comctl32.ocx file: If you’re still struggling with the ” Component ‘COMDLG32.OCX’ not correctly registered: file is missing or invalid ” error, move down to Method 2.
Method 2: Copy the COMDLG32.OCX from C: \ Windows \ SysWOW64
If the first method was a bust, see whether copying the COMDLG32.OCX file from C: \ Windows \ SysWOW64 to C:\ Windows. Some users have reported that this workaround has enabled them to start the application that was previously showing the ” Component ‘COMDLG32.OCX’ not correctly registered: file is missing or invalid ” error. Here’s a quick guide on copying the COMDLG32.OCX file from C: \ Windows \ SysWOW64 to C:\ Windows:
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