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How to resolve "Component 'FLASH.OCX' or one of its dependencies not correctly registered: a file is missing or invalid" on downloaded program


I have been getting this error now on a program I downloaded a while back. All the suggestions I could find involve reinstalling the Flash Player, but that seems to be impossible right now after it was discontinued. Is there any way I can still get the particular files I need to fix this?


Solution

  • I managed to find the answer here:

    Reddit - How to use apps that rely on ActiveX in 2021?

    Option 1:
    Seems like installing in Windows 7 compatibility mode is enough.
    Download the Flash Player installer here:
    https://archive.org/download/flashplayerarchivedversions2/357/fp_32.0.0.344_archive.zip

    Option 2:
    Follow the 12 steps process shown in this main post...