.OCX File Type
File extension: OCX or .ocx
Author of the .ocx file extension: Microsoft
Category: Developer Files
Programs that use the .ocx file type: Various. OCX files are often used in the Visual Basic as well as the C++ programming languages. Microsoft PowerBuilder and Microsoft Access often reference .ocx files.
Explanation of .ocx file extensions:
The .ocx file extension stands for Object Control Extension. These files used to be called OLE file for Object Linking and Embedding however now, they are commonly called ActiveX Controls.
Typical problems associated with the .ocx file extension:
One of the most common problems with .ocx files (ActiveX files) is that these files usually have an event attached to them and that they can carry out these events automatically – which means sometimes malicious events can be carried out against your will.
Another common problem involves the MCI32.ocx file which is used by a variety of media players. When it becomes corrupt or goes missing, your PC will generate numerous errors. For example, the file association may no longer be valid or the entire file may be no good.
OCX files can also become infected by computer viruses and spyware which makes it dangerous to open unknown .ocx files.
Solutions/Recommendations:
Use caution when dealing with .ocx files as they can become infected or contain malicious instructions. One of the best defenses is to install anti-spyware and anti-virus applications and keep them current.
Because many .ocx problems occur when the Windows registry contains invalid instructions or has had references to .ocx files removed by spyware or other processes, one you can either try reinstalling the software that uses the .ocx file in question or use a registry cleaner to resolve the .ocx error.
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