What Is OCX?
A file extension is the series of characters that follows the period (".") in a file name. OCX is an example of a file extension, and files that use the .OCX file extension are associated with computer programming.
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Background
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Active X is a type of technology created by Microsoft that is used for developing programs and applications for websites.
Identification
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A file with the .OCX file extension is known as an Active X control file.
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Function
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A file with the .OCX file extension contains instructions that your computer follows to perform a part of a task associated with an Active X file.
Features
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OCX files serve a variety of purposes, such as powering the scroll bar at the side of a website application. OCX files are typically written in either the C++ or Visual Basic programming languages.
Considerations
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An OCX file is typically embedded within a larger Active X control file, but is saved to a server so that it can be easily accessed when the web application is displayed. Because OCX files are necessary for a program to function correctly, never delete these files from the server.
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