Vista - Missing Comdlg32.ocx error

Yes the file is there found it manually.

"MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message
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> The search trick might not have worked unless you
> have indexing on. Maybe you need to unhide hidden
> files and folders. Also, uncheck Hide protected operating
> system files.
>
> Have you searched the system32 folder to see if
> comdlg32.ocx is actually there?
>
>
> -Michael
>
> "Charles Harris" <snobro@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:BBCCD3F7-640B-4056-AC97-CA1D047EAFF7@microsoft.com...
>> No joy on the search. Followed the procedure as far as the run with same
>> command. Reboot and got the following message.
>>
>> "Component 'comdlg32.ocx' or one of its dependencies is not correctly
>> registered :a file is missing or invalid"
>>
>> Still no joy in vista 32
>>
>>
>> "MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message
>> news:O$Ph9Q7qGHA.928@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> Felt like I was pulling teeth. ;-)
>>>
>>> Try this.
>>>
>>> Copy and paste this into the search
>>> bar on the Start Menu.
>>>
>>> regsvr32 \windows\system32\COMDLG32.OCX
>>>
>>> You should have one result come up listed
>>> under Programs- click it to execute it.
>>>
>>> You should see a message saying "DllRegisterServer ... succeeded"
>>> Something like that.
>>>
>>> Reboot.
>>>
>>> If for some reason that doesn't show up in search,
>>> use Run with the same command.
>>>
>>> Don't know if this will solve your problem,
>>> but a quick google search said try this.
>>> Google is your friend. ;-)
>>>
>>>
>>> -Michael
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Charles Harris" <snobro@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
>>> news:5721E17F-3F6A-42E5-8578-4501F2DC5C44@microsoft.com...
>>>> Foxy.exe It's a program that loads a profile into a Thrustmaster HOTAS
>>>> cougar joystick. And the download program for the Level-D 767-300er for
>>>> FS-2004
>>>>
>>>> "MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:eTbIVi3qGHA.2180@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Which apps?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Charles Harris" <snobro@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
>>>>> news:3C674DCD-0405-40E6-A400-D778145D7110@microsoft.com...
>>>>>> Yes installed under and run under XP SP2 mode.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:ucaPu30qGHA.2232@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> Which apps?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Have you tried *installing* the apps in Compatibility mode?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> -Michael
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Charles Harris" <snobro@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:A7C8A202-468E-4837-A19A-49A25724D157@microsoft.com...
>>>>>>>> Yes I have tried running the app under Win XP SP2 compatibility
>>>>>>>> mode.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:eAT7vb0qGHA.3564@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>> "Charles Harris" <snobro@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>> news:C60FB6E8-52AF-4AED-B7C2-12DA13E14499@microsoft.com...
>>>>>>>>>>I get a "Missing Comdlg32.ocx error file missing or corrupted"
>>>>>>>>>>when running or installing some apps is there a fix for this out
>>>>>>>>>>there?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Which apps?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Have you tried installing the apps in Compatibility mode?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Have you tried running the apps in Compatibility mode?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> -Michael
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

"Charles Harris" <snobro@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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>I get a "Missing Comdlg32.ocx error file missing or corrupted" when running
>or installing some apps is there a fix for this out there?
>
> Windows Vista beta 2 build 5384 Installed on formatted HD

Have you applied this update:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

I'm all out of suggestions. There obviously must be some
type of incompatibility/conflict. Right click on the file and select
Properties, then the Details tab. What version do you
have? Mine is 6.0.84.18.

Funny thing is, under the General tab, it says
Created: Thursday, June 15, 2006
Modified: Friday, August 22, 2003

I have no idea what that means.

Anyway, some XP programs are just not going
to work in Vista. The software company
will have to fix that.


-Michael

"Charles Harris" <snobro@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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> Yes the file is there found it manually.
>
> "MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message
> news:eMK2Hw7qGHA.4812@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> The search trick might not have worked unless you
>> have indexing on. Maybe you need to unhide hidden
>> files and folders. Also, uncheck Hide protected operating
>> system files.
>>
>> Have you searched the system32 folder to see if
>> comdlg32.ocx is actually there?
>>
>>
>> -Michael
>>
>> "Charles Harris" <snobro@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
>> news:BBCCD3F7-640B-4056-AC97-CA1D047EAFF7@microsoft.com...
>>> No joy on the search. Followed the procedure as far as the run with same command. Reboot
>>> and got the following message.
>>>
>>> "Component 'comdlg32.ocx' or one of its dependencies is not correctly registered :a file is
>>> missing or invalid"
>>>
>>> Still no joy in vista 32
>>>
>>>
>>> "MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message
>>> news:O$Ph9Q7qGHA.928@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>> Felt like I was pulling teeth. ;-)
>>>>
>>>> Try this.
>>>>
>>>> Copy and paste this into the search
>>>> bar on the Start Menu.
>>>>
>>>> regsvr32 \windows\system32\COMDLG32.OCX
>>>>
>>>> You should have one result come up listed
>>>> under Programs- click it to execute it.
>>>>
>>>> You should see a message saying "DllRegisterServer ... succeeded"
>>>> Something like that.
>>>>
>>>> Reboot.
>>>>
>>>> If for some reason that doesn't show up in search,
>>>> use Run with the same command.
>>>>
>>>> Don't know if this will solve your problem,
>>>> but a quick google search said try this.
>>>> Google is your friend. ;-)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -Michael
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Charles Harris" <snobro@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:5721E17F-3F6A-42E5-8578-4501F2DC5C44@microsoft.com...
>>>>> Foxy.exe It's a program that loads a profile into a Thrustmaster HOTAS cougar joystick.
>>>>> And the download program for the Level-D 767-300er for FS-2004
>>>>>
>>>>> "MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message
>>>>> news:eTbIVi3qGHA.2180@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Which apps?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Charles Harris" <snobro@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:3C674DCD-0405-40E6-A400-D778145D7110@microsoft.com...
>>>>>>> Yes installed under and run under XP SP2 mode.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:ucaPu30qGHA.2232@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> Which apps?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Have you tried *installing* the apps in Compatibility mode?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> -Michael
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> "Charles Harris" <snobro@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>>> news:A7C8A202-468E-4837-A19A-49A25724D157@microsoft.com...
>>>>>>>>> Yes I have tried running the app under Win XP SP2 compatibility mode.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> "MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>> news:eAT7vb0qGHA.3564@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>>>> "Charles Harris" <snobro@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>>> news:C60FB6E8-52AF-4AED-B7C2-12DA13E14499@microsoft.com...
>>>>>>>>>>>I get a "Missing Comdlg32.ocx error file missing or corrupted" when running or
>>>>>>>>>>>installing some apps is there a fix for this out there?
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Which apps?
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Have you tried installing the apps in Compatibility mode?
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Have you tried running the apps in Compatibility mode?
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> -Michael
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

"Mark D. VandenBeg" <mvan103@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Charles Harris" <snobro@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:C60FB6E8-52AF-4AED-B7C2-12DA13E14499@microsoft.com...
>>I get a "Missing Comdlg32.ocx error file missing or corrupted" when running or installing
>>some apps is there a fix for this out there?
>>
>> Windows Vista beta 2 build 5384 Installed on formatted HD
>
> Have you applied this update:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en



Good catch, Mark. I totally had forgotten about that update.
I hope it solves his problem.


-Michael

"MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message
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> "Mark D. VandenBeg" <mvan103@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%23BOSAFBrGHA.3484@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>
>> "Charles Harris" <snobro@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
>> news:C60FB6E8-52AF-4AED-B7C2-12DA13E14499@microsoft.com...
>>>I get a "Missing Comdlg32.ocx error file missing or corrupted" when
>>>running or installing some apps is there a fix for this out there?
>>>
>>> Windows Vista beta 2 build 5384 Installed on formatted HD
>>
>> Have you applied this update:
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
>
>
> Good catch, Mark. I totally had forgotten about that update.
> I hope it solves his problem.
>
>
> -Michael

Blind squirrel theory applies... I happened to accidentally see this while I
was looking for a different update.

I downloaded and saved the update. When I ran it by double clicking on the
saved file I got a "this update does not apply to your system message". Is
there a way to force the update?

"Mark D. VandenBeg" <mvan103@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message
> news:%234232HBrGHA.2180@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> "Mark D. VandenBeg" <mvan103@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23BOSAFBrGHA.3484@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>> "Charles Harris" <snobro@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
>>> news:C60FB6E8-52AF-4AED-B7C2-12DA13E14499@microsoft.com...
>>>>I get a "Missing Comdlg32.ocx error file missing or corrupted" when
>>>>running or installing some apps is there a fix for this out there?
>>>>
>>>> Windows Vista beta 2 build 5384 Installed on formatted HD
>>>
>>> Have you applied this update:
>>>
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>>
>>
>>
>> Good catch, Mark. I totally had forgotten about that update.
>> I hope it solves his problem.
>>
>>
>> -Michael
>
> Blind squirrel theory applies... I happened to accidentally see this while
> I was looking for a different update.
>

Version is 6.0.5384.4

"Charles Harris" <snobro@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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>I downloaded and saved the update. When I ran it by double clicking on the
>saved file I got a "this update does not apply to your system message". Is
>there a way to force the update?
>
> "Mark D. VandenBeg" <mvan103@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OAwSCOBrGHA.4492@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>
>> "MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message
>> news:%234232HBrGHA.2180@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> "Mark D. VandenBeg" <mvan103@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:%23BOSAFBrGHA.3484@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>
>>>> "Charles Harris" <snobro@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:C60FB6E8-52AF-4AED-B7C2-12DA13E14499@microsoft.com...
>>>>>I get a "Missing Comdlg32.ocx error file missing or corrupted" when
>>>>>running or installing some apps is there a fix for this out there?
>>>>>
>>>>> Windows Vista beta 2 build 5384 Installed on formatted HD
>>>>
>>>> Have you applied this update:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Good catch, Mark. I totally had forgotten about that update.
>>> I hope it solves his problem.
>>>
>>>
>>> -Michael
>>
>> Blind squirrel theory applies... I happened to accidentally see this
>> while I was looking for a different update.
>>
>

"Charles Harris" <snobro@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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> Version is 6.0.5384.4
>
> "Charles Harris" <snobro@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:04C3AB7E-DF68-4A48-97F6-B7D3AA394575@microsoft.com...
>>I downloaded and saved the update. When I ran it by double clicking on the
>>saved file I got a "this update does not apply to your system message".
>>Is there a way to force the update?

If you go to Windows Updates in Vista it will list the ten or so updates
that are installed. Then you can double-click on each one in the list to
see the description. Perhaps the update was already installed.

First, try uninstalling the update, rebooting and manually installing the
update, if, of course, the update already says it was installed. The theory
is that it was not installed correctly and a registry key is keeping you
from manually installing.

Second, try uninstalling the update and rebooting and then not installing
the update. The theory is that the update made your situation worse, not
better.

Either way, if I were you I would submit this as a bug report, since they
issued a patch that apparently was not appropriate for your computer.

Mark

Thanks tried both ways No Joy still.


"Mark D. VandenBeg" <mvan103@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Charles Harris" <snobro@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:C77ED3FB-2AE6-4CDF-8EBC-6D41A29F094C@microsoft.com...
>> Version is 6.0.5384.4
>>
>> "Charles Harris" <snobro@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
>> news:04C3AB7E-DF68-4A48-97F6-B7D3AA394575@microsoft.com...
>>>I downloaded and saved the update. When I ran it by double clicking on
>>>the saved file I got a "this update does not apply to your system
>>>message". Is there a way to force the update?
>
> If you go to Windows Updates in Vista it will list the ten or so updates
> that are installed. Then you can double-click on each one in the list to
> see the description. Perhaps the update was already installed.
>
> First, try uninstalling the update, rebooting and manually installing the
> update, if, of course, the update already says it was installed. The
> theory is that it was not installed correctly and a registry key is
> keeping you from manually installing.
>
> Second, try uninstalling the update and rebooting and then not installing
> the update. The theory is that the update made your situation worse, not
> better.
>
> Either way, if I were you I would submit this as a bug report, since they
> issued a patch that apparently was not appropriate for your computer.
>
> Mark
>

"Charles Harris" <snobro@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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> Thanks tried both ways No Joy still.

I have nothing else...

Sorry.