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 |
---|---|---|
Paid, Free editions | Windows | |
Paid | Windows | |
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Free | Windows |