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

I had this same error. These 2 things worked for me:

• Start Visual Studio 6 by right-click Run as Admin

or

• Disable the UAC prompt.

hope it helps.