Some users encounter errors associated with the comdlg32.ocx component when they try to open multiple applications or games. Most of the time, these types of errors occur when the user tries to open an old or very outdated application in Windows 10.
There are multiple variations of errors associated with the comdlg32.ocx component. These are some of the most popular occurrences:
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"The component $ 0027COMDLG32.OCX $ 0027 did not register correctly: the file is invalid or invalid »
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“The comdlg32.ocx component or one of its dependencies is not registered correctly: invalid or not found file”.
Most of the time, an error associated with the runtime library comdlg32.ocx occurs because this specific runtime library is not registered, missing or very outdated.
Note: Note that an error pointing to 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 a Visual Basic runtime file 6.0 optional This file (Comctl32.ocx) and most of the other optional library files required by applications running in Visual Basic 6.0 not included in Windows 10 by default.
The way this library file is copied and registered on your PC is through an application developed with Visual Basic 6.0. Normally, any application that needs the Comctl32.ocx library file will copy and register it during the installation process. Most of the time, Problems with the Comctl32.ocx file will occur if the runtime file is incorrectly copied or registered during the installation process.
If you are struggling with a problem associated with the Comctl32.ocx file, the following methods will help you. Follow the two possible solutions in order until you find a method that solves the situation.. Let us begin!
Method 1: register the comctl32.ocx file from an elevated command prompt
Most of the time, the problem is because the comctl32.ocx file is not registered on your computer. The vast majority of users encountering this problem have managed to fix it by registering the comctl32.ocx file from an elevated command prompt.
Here is a quick guide to register the comctl32.ocx file:
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Go to the Windows start bar (or press the Windows key) and type »cmd» to use the search function. Then, right-click the command prompt and choose Run as administrator to open an elevated command prompt.
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At the elevated command prompt, type the following command (associated with your bit version) and hit Enter to register the comctl32.ocx file:
regsvr32 comctl32.ocx – Windows from 32 bits
C: N-SysWOW64Nregsvr32 C: N-SysWOW64Ncomdlg32.ocx – Windows 64 – bit
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If you see that the »DllregisterServer comctl32.ocx was successful«, means the operation was successful.
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Close the high command prompt and restart the computer. In the next start, open the application that previously displayed the »Component $ 0027COMDLG32.OCX $ 0027 not registered correctly: file not found or invalid «. I should be able to open it normally.
If you are still having trouble with the error »Component $ 0027COMDLG32.OCX $ 0027 not registered correctly: the file is invalid or invalid « , go to Method 2.
Method 2: Copy the COMDLG32.OCX from C: Windows N – SysWOW64
If the first method failed, see if you copy the COMDLG32.OCX file from C: | Windows ~ SysWOW64 a C: N- Windows. Some users have reported that this solution has allowed them to launch the application that previously displayed the error. »Component $ 0027COMDLG32.OCX $ 0027 not registered correctly: the file is invalid or invalid « .
Here is a quick guide to copy the COMDLG32.OCX file from C: Windows: SysWOW64 a C: Windows:
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Open File Explorer and navigate to C: Windows ~ SysWOW64. Once i get there, use the search function or browse manually to find the file COMDLG32.OCX. Once i do, copy it to your clipboard.
Note: If you cannot find the COMDLG32.OCX file, visit this link (here) and press the Download button to download the Microsoft Visual Basic common controls 6.0. Then, open the installer and follow the instructions on the screen to install the Microsoft Visual Basic common controls 6.0 in your system. After the installation is complete, restart your computer and repeat the step 1.
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With the COMDLG32.OCX file copied to your clipboard, navigate to C: Windows and paste the file there. If asked if you want to delete the old file, tap Yes.
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Relaunch the problematic application. It should open without the error »Component $ 0027COMDLG32.OCX $ 0027 not registered correctly: file is invalid or invalid « .
