not able to open VB project, getting error “C:\windows\system32\mscomctl.ocx” could not be loaded

Question

I have a VB project was able to work without any issues, but now when i open the project i am getting the error with mscomctl.ocx. I have re-registered the ocx but still am not

Answer 1

Try re-registering MSCOMCTL.OCX:

1. download the file: http://www.ocxdump.com/ocxfiles/M/MSCOMCTL.OCX
2. copy it in location c:\windows\system32\

3. open command prompt and run this:

   cd c:\windows\system32
   regsvr32 MSCOMCTL.OCX
   

Than try to run your application again.