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how to test ActiveX controll (vb6) on windows 8.1 os

I have two computer having windows xp and windows 8.1 professional.
When I compiled vb6 ActiveX dll i am getting attached message and I am able to generate .ocx file in windows xp.
But on windows 8.1 i am not able to test and generate .ocx file in windwos 8.1. I have check both machin property .
what could be reason.

Thanks.
activex-halt.JPG

David Johnson, CD

did you click here for options? You will have to go into your internet explorer security setting and allow unsigned active-x controls

Dave Baldwin

ActiveX is not supported by default starting on Windows 8. Microsoft's Edge browser does not support it at all. You probably need to find another way to do what you want.

Nitin Shah

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how to generate activex controll .ocx file in windows 8.1 (code is in vb6)

John

Did you try what David J. suggested? VB6 is not supported so you cannot generate in Windows 8.1.

The Edge browser comment (Dave B.) relates to Windows 10 and Windows 8 is quickly vanishing, so you need to find a different way.

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Nitin Shah

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if i run vb6 with administrator , I can generate .ocx. but cannot test .ocx at run time. Now i have made dummy project and insert .ocx complied in winodws 8.1. My problem has been solved but different way. Thanks all for guidance.