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

it seems to me your project has lost its reference to the ocx (while it still tries to use some of the controls)

click on 'components' in the 'project' menu in the ide

in the list make sure 'microsoft windows common controls 6.0 (sp6)' is checked ... if it already is, try removing it, close (and save) the project, open the project, and turn it on again