File extension .OCX
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| ActiveX Control Format | Microsoft | Developer Files |
Add list sentence like this: "Popular equivalents to the.ocx extension include.dll,.ocb, and.ax
The .ocx file extension stands for an ActiveX control, which are a type of program files developed by Microsoft Corporation as an integral part of its Component Object Model (COM) software architecture. ActiveX controls are core building blocks of computer technology, used by Microsoft Windows and other Internet Explorer products to allow users to manipulate simple objects, such as check boxes and drop-down menus. They can also be used by developers to add interactive features, such as animation and streaming audio or video, to software applications.
Technical Details
The .ocx files contain one or more classes which define the properties of an ActiveX control. The OCX files can be stored in a text or binary format. Additionally, these files are Structured Storage Files and therefore include several properties relevant to their operations, such as user interface details, icon images, compiled codes, and others. These files can be developed using various computer languages, including Visual Basic, Java, HTML/DHTML, C++ and others and compiled into OCX files before they can be included in a web page or app.
Similar Files
Popular equivalents to the.ocx extension include.dll,.ocb, and.ax
. Other file formats are closely associated with this extension as well, which are used for specific tasks. These include.ocm for an ActiveX registration file,.rgs for a registration entry, and.tlb for type library files.
Programs for WINDOWS system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .OCX) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .OCX extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .OCX file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .OCX extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .OCX extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .OCX file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .OCX file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .OCX file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .OCX file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .OCX file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
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