MSCOMCTL.OCX - Repair Issues and Download

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing MSCOMCTL.OCX files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent MSCOMCTL.OCX file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

MSCOMCTL.OCX file Windows Common Controls ActiveX Control DLL. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of MSCOMCTL.OCX related errors on your device. You can also download MSCOMCTL.OCX file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 8, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 8, Windows XP

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Fix MSCOMCTL.OCX errors

1 Information about MSCOMCTL.OCX file
2 Errors related to MSCOMCTL.OCX file
3 How to fix MSCOMCTL.OCX related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download MSCOMCTL.OCX

4.1 List of MSCOMCTL.OCX file versions

File info

General information
Filename	MSCOMCTL.OCX
File extension	OCX
Description	Windows Common Controls ActiveX Control DLL

Software
Program	MSCOMCTL
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	Copyright © 1987-2000 Microsoft Corp.
Character set	Windows, Latin1
Comments	September 23, 2009

Most common MSCOMCTL.OCX file related problems

There are various types of errors related to MSCOMCTL.OCX file. MSCOMCTL.OCX file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to MSCOMCTL.OCX file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

MSCOMCTL.OCX is corrupted
MSCOMCTL.OCX cannot be located
Runtime Error - MSCOMCTL.OCX
MSCOMCTL.OCX file error
MSCOMCTL.OCX file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register MSCOMCTL.OCX file:
MSCOMCTL.OCX file could not be loaded
MSCOMCTL.OCX file doesn't exist

MSCOMCTL.OCX

Application could not be started because MSCOMCTL.OCX file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to MSCOMCTL.OCX can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing MSCOMCTL.OCX file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix MSCOMCTL.OCX errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

MSCOMCTL.OCX file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with MSCOMCTL.OCX file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to MSCOMCTL.OCX file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of MSCOMCTL.OCX or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to MSCOMCTL.OCX file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the MSCOMCTL.OCX file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the MSCOMCTL.OCX file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the MSCOMCTL.OCX file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace MSCOMCTL.OCX file

The last solution is to manually download and replace MSCOMCTL.OCX file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded MSCOMCTL.OCX file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of MSCOMCTL.OCX file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your MSCOMCTL.OCX file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename MSCOMCTL.OCX

System Windows 10

File size 1070152 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	e52859fcb7a827cacfce7963184c7d24
	SHA1	35c4ae05d90f610c0520933faaca2a8d39e1b2a1
	SHA256	45b6eef5bbf223cf8ff78f5014b68a72f0bc2cceaed030dece0a1abacf88f1f8
	CRC32	f1575fb7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename MSCOMCTL.OCX

System Windows 7

File size 1069376 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	d7eef2c46a9880f21be01511024b53ab
	SHA1	4a9e7331cd708e337dc2fa070adb5457eb36619d
	SHA256	e3f1703811d35df81beef2441d6f0fb06eeda47adbbfcf04e5add99a58d815ba
	CRC32	7c0281fd
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename MSCOMCTL.OCX

System Windows Vista

File size 1077336 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	f7bbb7d79adb9e3adc13f3b3c33d3d4d
	SHA1	cacb4b31d22419e6a9ddbffcf61ae42da0d5fb8a
	SHA256	18a83d7a420a17fcb6f56eb3ba5362c975d32e5ded7553c6fd407f07bdb7b006
	CRC32	db7e8ca8
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename MSCOMCTL.OCX

System Windows XP

File size 1062704 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	d9578ff8b495dc575e848c6670be85cc
	SHA1	ef0b7a7859caa85bbbdc9cfc1fe2b6eb10db44d4
	SHA256	a018a023d59bb76aef0b4dd6ff40aa16fd0783927972a9492b26a5e5d0433696
	CRC32	1640fda7
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename MSCOMCTL.OCX

System Windows 8

File size 1070152 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	e52859fcb7a827cacfce7963184c7d24
	SHA1	35c4ae05d90f610c0520933faaca2a8d39e1b2a1
	SHA256	45b6eef5bbf223cf8ff78f5014b68a72f0bc2cceaed030dece0a1abacf88f1f8
	CRC32	f1575fb7
	Example file location	---

Filename MSCOMCTL.OCX

System Windows XP

File size 1077336 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

Download

File details
	MD5	f7bbb7d79adb9e3adc13f3b3c33d3d4d
	SHA1	cacb4b31d22419e6a9ddbffcf61ae42da0d5fb8a
	SHA256	18a83d7a420a17fcb6f56eb3ba5362c975d32e5ded7553c6fd407f07bdb7b006
	CRC32	db7e8ca8
	Example file location	---