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Asmentioned below on further investigation it seems that the IE10 update breaks the MSCOMCTL.ocx. However I also think this is something to do with the order because I have another Windows 7 machine with IE10 that works fine.

I can confirm that this is not fixable by unregistering and registering the MSCOMCTRL.OCX like before. I have been trying to pin down which update is the source of the problem and it looks like it's either IE10 or IE10 in combination with some other update that's causing the problem. If I can get more time to invest in this I'll update my post but in the meantime uninstalling IE10 resolves the issue.


After this I could still not tick the Barcode Active X or the windows common contols 6.0 and windows common controls 2 6.0, but when I clicked apply, the message changed from unregistered, to that it was already in the project.


I'm trying to enable common controls in an application. I followed the steps given in this MSDN article, specifically the section Using ComCtl32.dll Version 6 in an Application That Uses Only Standard Extensions. But I can't get it to work.


The only thing I'm doing differently from the article is that I add the manifest information in Project Property Pages Configuration Properties Linker Manifest File Additional Manifest Dependencies. This is what I enter in the textbox:


I also add a link dependency to ComCtl32.lib in Project Properties Configuration Properties Linker Input Additional Dependencies. I also call InitCommonControlsEx at startup with the INITCOMMONCONTROLSEX structure initialized like this:


But the call to InitCommonControlsEx always returns FALSE (which means it failed). After some investigation I found out that the error code returned from GetLastError is ERROR_FILE_NOT_FOUND. What could be the problem?


No, the warnings about the PDB files are just there to tell you that you don't have debugging info for the Windows system DLLs. Getting a FALSE return from InitializeCommonControlsEx() is of course the key problem.


There is something wrong with the Additional Manifest Dependencies string you use. I tinkered with it for a while but couldn't find the flaw. It is often easier to specify linker options in your source code. Everything worked well when I used:


Maybe it is a requirement for an application desiring to obtain a "Designed for XP/Vista/nnn" logo(?) that it should use that folder to store files that are common within the application (this is speculation on my part - so don't take my word for it!).


The "Common Files" folder holds common folders and files of different apps. These files are shared files so that other apps/programs can use these files and their functions. The majority of the programs put their common files under one folder called "Common Files".


You can make the test.Install Freemake video converter (not the last version).Is a program to conver video that dont install services and dont have impact over system speed.But in "common files" folder also create a folder called "freemake shared" and every time that you start the computer you will see a popup that remember you that need to update the program.Because send info to creator.


This topic discusses the common controls, a set of windows that are implemented by the common control library, Comctl32.dll, which is a DLL included with the Windows operating system. Like other control windows, a common control is a child window that an application uses in conjunction with another window to enable interaction with the user.


In the beginning, there was one control library,namely USER,the window manager itself,which provided buttons, static controls, edit controls,scroll bars, list boxes, and combo boxes.These controls were under the purview of the window manager team.


The client area is another story.Programs are in control of their client area,where they can place controls that come with Windows,their own custom controls,or controls obtained from a third party library.Making major changes to the core controls or the common controlswould be a high-risk endeavorsince there are thousands upon thousands of Windows program thatnot only use them,but use them in all sorts of crazy ways.


New features could be added to these new Ux controls with wild abandonwithout heed for backward compatibility since they were brand new controls.There was nothing they had to be compatible with.Explorer was changed to use these new controls instead of the old stodgycontrols,and everything worked great.


Once again, the solution came with a new problem.Since the entire COMCTL32 library got splitinto two versions,this meant that there were two versions of the image list code.Whole new scenarios emerged, such asputting a version 5 image list in aversion 6 tree view, or vice versa.(As the linked thread notes illustrates, not all of the problems withcross-version scenarios were caught in the initial release and hadto wait for a service pack for the fix to become available.)


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Double-hung windows are another popular window type. We surveyed 1,000 homeowners and found that they were the second most popular selection behind custom windows, with 26.4% of homeowners choosing to install them.


Neglecting to promptly apply patches and updates to third-party software exposes your system to vulnerabilities that threat actors can exploit. These vulnerabilities are commonly used to execute arbitrary, malicious code that can allow a threat actor an initial foothold or elevate their privileges in your environment.


Improperly configured firewalls create security gaps that allow unauthorized network connections and can compromise system integrity. This misconfiguration often arises from allowing unnecessary inbound and outbound connections or mismanaging firewall rules. Threat actors can exploit these openings allowing them to move laterally in the environment, download additional malicious payloads, and more.


Weak endpoint protection, such as outdated antivirus software or disabled security features, exposes systems to various malware attacks and compromises. While this misconfiguration often arises from neglecting to update antivirus definitions, disabling real-time scanning, or using outdated security software versions. This is also a result of not using an enterprise-grade endpoint protection product.


Allowing unrestricted usage of PowerShell, a powerful scripting language and automation framework in Windows, can introduce significant security risks. This misconfiguration typically occurs when system administrators or users have unrestricted access to execute any PowerShell command or script. Threat actors can leverage this unrestricted access to execute malicious scripts, download and execute payloads, or perform unauthorized actions on the system.


While common misconfigurations can pose severe risks to Windows systems, the power to defend and protect your systems, networks, and data lies in your hands. By addressing these common misconfigurations you can proactively fortify your defenses. With a commitment to ongoing vigilance, education, and adopting a security-first mindset, you can confidently navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape and empower yourself as a formidable defender of your Windows environment.


Anybody got a direct download link for this Microsoft file so I can

install it with Wine?Or any other suggestions?Regards

Gordon--

oxymoron

n. pl. oxymora or oxymorons

A rhetorical figure in which incongruous or contradictory terms are

combined, as in Microsoft Security, Microsoft Help and Microsoft Works.




> I've got a couple of programs that are bitching about missing

> "Microsoft.Windows.Common-Controls" (6.0.0.0)" when I try to install

> them.

>

> Anybody got a direct download link for this Microsoft file so I can

> install it with Wine?

>

> Or any other suggestions?

>

> Regards

> Gordon


There is also comp.emulators.ms-windows.wine, but it seems to be pretty dead

these days.From Googling for Wine + "Microsoft.Windows.Common-Controls" it seems to be

a Visual Basic issue. I got quite a few hits. There was a long thread

about iTunes, but the reference was not obvious. They seemed to be saying

that you needed to pick the version of Windows you were emulating. You can

do this on a per-app basis in winecfg.Doug.




When I got fed up with Wine, I installed VirtualBox, then installed

WinXP in a VB machine. Works wonderfully with everything I've thrown at

it except one 1980s-era DOS-based game which locks it up solid :)




Have VBox installed (with win2K, winXP, win7 virtual machines) but I

still have a couple of programs I use Wine for since they start much

faster and a whole MS OS for one program is overkill!Anyway thanks to all who responded with suggestions.

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