Resolving 'mscomctl ocx not correctly registered' Errors: A Step-by-Step Guide

The 'MSComCtl OCX Not Correctly Registered' error is a common issue that can arise when using certain software applications on Windows-based systems. This error typically occurs due to missing or corrupted components, specifically the MSCOMCTL.ocx file, which is required for various graphical user interface (GUI) elements.

In this article, we will walk you through two effective methods to resolve this problem:

Method 1: Registering the MSCOMCTL OCX File

To begin troubleshooting, follow these steps:

1. Close all running applications and programs.

2. Go to Start > Run or press Windows + R on your keyboard.

3. In the 'Open' box, type `regsvr32 mscomctl.ocx` (without quotes) and press Enter.

If this method doesn't resolve the issue, proceed with Method 2 below:

Method 2: Manually Registering the MSCOMCTL OCX File

In some cases, even after attempting Method 1, you might still encounter difficulties. Here's a more advanced approach to resolving the problem manually:

1. Go to Start > Run or press Windows + R on your keyboard.

2. Type `explorer` in the 'Open' box and press Enter.

This will open File Explorer (or My Computer depending on your version of Windows).

3. Navigate through the following directories:

* On 32-bit systems: C:\Windows\WinSxS

* On 64-bit systems with both x86 and x64 architectures installed:

- For x86 architecture: `C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio \Common\MSI SDK6.0b\SDKv2\Bin`

- For x64 architecture: `C:\Windows\WinSXS`

4. Within these directories, look for the file with a name similar to `mscomctl.ocx` or `mscomctp.ocx`. Copy this file.

5. Paste it into one of the following locations depending on your system:

* On 32-bit systems: C:\Windows\OCX

* On 64-bit systems:

- For x86 architecture: `C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio \Common\MSI SDK6.0b\SDKv2\Bin`

- For x64 architecture: `C:\Windows\System32`

Once you've successfully copied and pasted the file, restart your computer to ensure that Windows recognizes the changes.

If these methods fail to resolve the issue or if you're still experiencing problems after following all of them correctly, it may indicate a more serious software corruption problem requiring professional assistance from Microsoft Support.

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