OLE Control Extension
General Information
| Title | OCX File Extension |
| Extension | .ocx |
| Full Form | OLE Control Extension |
| File Type | Component Object Model (COM) DLL |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/ocx |
File Function
| Primary Function | Host ActiveX controls |
| Additional Functions | Embed functionality |
| Features | Reusable, COM-based |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on implementation |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with tools |
Use Cases
| Software Development | Yes |
| GUI Design | Yes |
| System Utilities | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Vulnerabilities, Malware |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Code signing |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1990s |
| Latest Version | Varies by control |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .dll, .exe, .sys |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Visual Studio |
Paid, Free editions | Windows |
| Microsoft Access |
Paid | Windows |
 Regsvr32 |
Free | Windows |