The regsvr32 CMD command is a command-line tool used to register and unregister dynamic link libraries (DLLs) and ActiveX controls in the Windows operating system. It is used to register a 32-bit DLL on a 64-bit version of Windows, and to register and unregister OLE controls such as DLLs and ActiveX controls in the Windows Registry. It is also used to register and unregister Type Libraries.
Purpose of the regsvr32 CMD Command
The purpose of the regsvr32 CMD command is to register and unregister DLLs and ActiveX controls in the Windows Registry. By registering a DLL or ActiveX control, it can be used by other programs. By unregistering a DLL or ActiveX control, it can be removed from the Windows Registry and no longer used by other programs.
Syntax of the regsvr32 CMD Command
The syntax of the regsvr32 CMD command is as follows:
| regsvr32 | The regsvr32 CMD command. |
| /u | The switch used to unregister a DLL or ActiveX control. |
| /s | The switch used to register a DLL or ActiveX control silently. |
| /i | The switch used to register an OLE control. |
| /n | The switch used to register a Type Library. |
| DLL or OCX file name | The name of the DLL or OCX file to be registered or unregistered. |
Options of the regsvr32 CMD Command
The regsvr32 CMD command has the following options:
- /u – The switch used to unregister a DLL or ActiveX control.
- /s – The switch used to register a DLL or ActiveX control silently.
- /i – The switch used to register an OLE control.
- /n – The switch used to register a Type Library.
User Examples of the regsvr32 CMD Command
The following are examples of how to use the regsvr32 CMD command:
- To register a DLL or ActiveX control, open the Command Prompt window and type the following command: regsvr32
- To unregister a DLL or ActiveX control, open the Command Prompt window and type the following command: regsvr32 /u
- To register an OLE control, open the Command Prompt window and type the following command: regsvr32 /i
- To register a Type Library, open the Command Prompt window and type the following command: regsvr32 /n
Conclusion
The regsvr32 CMD command is a command-line tool used to register and unregister dynamic link libraries (DLLs) and ActiveX controls in the Windows operating system. It is used to register a 32-bit DLL on a 64-bit version of Windows, and to register and unregister OLE controls such as DLLs and ActiveX controls in the Windows Registry. It is also used to register and unregister Type Libraries. The regsvr32 CMD command has the switches /u, /s, /i, and /n, which are used to register and unregister DLLs and ActiveX controls, register OLE controls, and register Type Libraries, respectively.