Some software might display this error message when users try to launch them: That error arises when the comdlg32.ocx file a program needs is missing or corrupted.
How can I fix the comdlg32.ocx error?
1. Download a new comdlg32.ocx file
Users have fixed the comdlg32.ocx error by downloading a new comdlg32.ocx file to replace a missing or corrupted one.
2. Reregister an existing comdlg32.ocx file
If the comdlg32.ocx is not missing, try reregistering the current file. To do so, open the Command Prompt as administrator. Then enter regsvr32 comdlg32.ocx in the Prompt, and press the Return key.
3. Run the software in compatibility mode
Try running the software the error arises for in compatibility mode.
4. Reinstall the software
Reinstalling the software the comdlg32.ocx error arises for might also fix the issue for some users. Those are a few of the resolutions users have confirmed fix the comdlg32.ocx error. In addition to those, running a system file scan and rolling Windows back to a restore point might also fix the comdlg32.ocx error. We’ve written plenty of troubleshooting steps in the article above, but we would like to know which one helped you the most. Let us know by leaving us a message in the comments section below.
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