dataform.ocx cannot be registered

Question

I am converting a VB6 program to VB.net (using VBUC) in a Windows 10 system.  Most has gone swimmingly, but I get "Did not find a registered ActiveX control in ....\dataform.ocx" error in the build. 

dataform.ocx was missing from the project, so I downloaded version 6.0.0.8169 (file size 529 kB, date modified 06/24/1998 1:00 AM) from Microsoft and placed it in C:\Windows\SysWow64.  

Then I attempted to register it using Regsvr32.exe.  I get the error "Module dataform.ocx was loaded but the call to DLLRegisterServer failed with error code 0x80004005".  The 0x80004005 error code means there is a permissions problem.  However, I am logged in as an administrator AND ran the program as Administrator. 

I have tried un-registering it (same error).  Any suggestions?  Getting rid of dataform.ocx altogether is an option, but I'm not sure what that involves (what VB.net substitutions are needed for the wrapped-up VB6 needs).

Thanks,

Dave

Answer 1

Hi,

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Community

Your issue with dataform.ocx is more appropriate to be posted inMSDN forums. Try to visit the link to find a community that will offer the support you request for VB.net using VBUC in Windows 10.

Hope it helps.

Mithin EJ

Microsoft Community – Moderator

Answer 2

i think 6.0.0.8169 this version belongs to vista