Standard Command:
regsvr32 c:\windows\syswow64\mscomct2.ocx
(Note: If you placed the file in C:\Windows\System32, change the path in the command accordingly).
This tutorial shows how to safely obtain, install, and register the Microsoft MonthView control (commonly used with older VB6/ActiveX projects) for Service Pack 4 (SP4) environments, and how to use it in a legacy Visual Basic project. Assumes Windows desktop development on a machine that can run legacy VB6/COM components.
Warning: MonthView is an old ActiveX control. Use only on trusted systems, ideally isolated/virtualized. Do not load untrusted binaries. microsoft monthview control 60 sp4 download install
The Problem: You are developing a UserForm in Excel VBA (or a legacy VB6 application) and want to add a calendar pop-up. You search the "Additional Controls" list for Microsoft MonthView Control 6.0, but it is missing. Microsoft stopped including this ActiveX control by default after Windows XP due to security updates and platform shifts.
The Solution:
You need to manually register the mscomct2.ocx file. Because the SP4 version was built for older architectures, installing it on modern 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 requires specific placement in the system directories.
Here is the step-by-step feature guide to getting it running. Standard Command: regsvr32 c:\windows\syswow64\mscomct2
You need the correct version of the file. SP4 corresponds roughly to version 6.1.98.16 or newer (up to 6.1.98.34). Two safe ways to get it:
🔍 File hash verification is advised if downloading from third-party sites to avoid malware.
| Source | Notes | |--------|-------| | Microsoft.com – VB6 SP6 Redist | Search for “Visual Basic 6.0 Service Pack 6” – includes updated common controls | | MSDN Subscriber Downloads | Visual Studio 6.0 with SP6 | | Internet Archive – Visual Studio 6.0 ISO | Only if you own a legal license | (Note: If you placed the file in C:\Windows\System32
Never download just MSCOMCT2.OCX from random DLL sites (e.g., dll-files.com, ocxme.com). They may contain malware.
The cleanest method is to install Visual Basic 6.0 Enterprise or Professional and then apply Service Pack 6 (which includes SP4 and later fixes).