Unable to add mscomct2.ocx to VB 6 project

[rachelgeoghegan]

Hi there,

I am having problems trying to use the datetimepicker control. I am attempting to add a reference to the active x file MSCOMCT2.OCX (MS Windows Common Controls 2 6.0 SP3) which should enable me to access the dateTimePicker control. Each time I try to apply this change I get a message saying the name conflicts with an existing module, project or object library & the reference is not added. It looks like there is a reference to it already however this is not reflected in the list of exsiting references. The same thing happens if I try to add through components.

I have searched extensively for a solution to this problem so any ideas would be greatly appreciated !!!!

 

[object57]

Sorry to ask you, but did you check in components instead of references. You add ocx's there usually. You may have it already there, may be another version.

 

[rachelgeoghegan]

Yes, The same problem occurs when I try to add it in components & it does not show up as already existing.

 

[johnwm]

Have you checked that the MSCOMCT2.OCX file is actually on your machine? If yes then try a re-install of that file in case it's corrupt
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[rachelgeoghegan]

Yes, it is on my machine & it is not corrupt. The strange thing is if I open up a new vb project there is no problem adding this component. The thing is I am working on a large project & do not fancy having to start a new one up & add everything else in. I have had a similar problem before when trying to use the calandar control & what I ended up doing is starting up a new project. This makes no sense whatsoever, it must be a microsoft bug.

 

[object57]

Hi rachelgeoghegan,

This control on my machine shows SP4, try some Service Packs.