
The file is copied into the desired location. Copy in the file Tabctl32.ocx from the network location or media device that it was copied to in Step 2 to the folder location determined in Step 4.The appropriate folder displays its contents. Navigate to the following location: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 folder for 32 bit machines or C:\WINODWS\SYSWOW64 folder for 64 bit machines.

On the computer experiencing the error, at the Windows Desktop, right-click on the Start button and select Explore.

Alternatively, use a media device like a USB stick or external drive if direct access to the affected computer is not available. Note: When copying the file, if network access is available this can be used. Highlight the file named Tabctl32.ocx and copy the file.Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the following location: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 folder for 32 bit machines or C:\WINODWS\SYSWOW64 folder for 64 bit machines.Microsoft is not extending the Mainstream Support phase for Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 in any way.Perform the following instructions from a computer that is not experiencing this error. Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 has transitioned to Extended Support which runs through March 31, 2008. However, we are releasing this non-security related package because it contains improvements that were ready for release just prior to the end of Mainstream Support. Mainstream Support for Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 ended on March 31, 2005. Customers who are not licensees of Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 nor Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 but are using older versions of the two Common Controls.Customers who are Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 and/or Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 licensees.This package is provided under the terms of the End User License Agreement and is intended for the following customers:

This package will not install these Common Controls if they do not already exist on the target system. This package updates two Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 Common Controls: mscomctl.ocx and comctl32.ocx to address the issues described in the KB articles noted in the Related Resources section on this page.
