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The Module MSCOMCTL.OCX Failed to Load [Fix]
Replace the missing file or reregister it!
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Users have reported encountering this error messageThe module mscomctl.ocx failed to load when they triedrestarting their domain on Windows Server.
This error can cause a lot of problems,as not being able to restart the service also means you can’t get access to the data stored on yourserver.
This error message appears when multiple applications are using the same .ocx file. When one of theapps is removedfrom your PC, then the .ocx file gets removed as well. This error code also appears when the incorrect .ocxfileis being used or placed in the wrong directory.
In this article, we will explore a quick fix relating to this issue!
How do I fix The module mscomctl.ocx failed to load error?
1. Replace the MSCOMCTL.OCX file
In order to avoid the error message we described above, it is recommended that you replace the file with another version when mscomctl.ocx is missing.
2. RegisterMSCOMCTL.OCX using PowerShell(Admin)
In this guide, we explored the reasons behindThe module mscomctl.ocx failed to loaderror, and the methods listed earlier will surely help you move past this problem.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
