mscomm32.ocx

About this tag
The mscomm32.ocx tag covers discussions about using the MSCOMM32.OCX control for serial port communication in Windows, particularly on Windows 10. Users report issues with registering the .ocx file in system directories due to compatibility problems, often after upgrading from Windows 7. The tag includes troubleshooting steps for getting serial port functionality working with USB-to-serial adapters and legacy applications that depend on this ActiveX control.
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    Serial in Windows 10

    Hello, Does anyone know how to get a serial port working in Windows 10. My programme apparently needs MSCOMM32.OCX for it to function. I have downloaded the .ocx file and put it in c:\windows\system32, but I cannot register it. Something about compatibility (?) I have an apparently...