Installing .OCX files is a relatively simple process. On a 64-bit Windows system, you can use both 32-bit and 64-bit OCX files. Place 32-bit OCXs in the '/windows/SysWOW64' directory and 64-bit OCXs in the '/windows/System32' directory.
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Having problems with .ocx files? There are several steps you can take to resolve the most common .ocx issues.
Not all OCXs need to be loaded when an application starts. Developers can use "delayed loading" to load a OCX only when a specific function is called, improving initial startup time.