How Do I Install ActiveX Control on My Computer?

ActiveX controls are used on the Internet.

ActiveX controls are used by some website owners to add advanced, interactive components to a webpage. ActiveX controls are typically included with installation packages. However, some website owners distribute the file only, so you need to install it manually. ActiveX controls are installed using the Windows command prompt. The "Regsvr32" command installs your ActiveX control, so you can use it in the website applications.

Instructions

1. Click the Windows "Start" button and select "Run." Enter "cmd" to open your Windows command prompt.

2. Enter "cd directory_path" into the command prompt. Replace "directory_path" with the location of the ActiveX control. For instance, if the ActiveX control is located in the "C:\path\activex" directory, enter "cd c:\path\activex" into the prompt.

3. Enter the following command to install the ActiveX control:

   Regsvr32 <file_name>

   Replace "<file_name>" with the name of your ActiveX control. ActiveX controls typically have the OCX extension, but they can also be CAB and DLL files.

Tips & Warnings

• To uninstall an ActiveX control, type "Regsvr32 /u <file_name>" into the command prompt.

References

• Microsoft: How to register an ActiveX control (.ocx) manually