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Register an ActiveX control (OLE custom control)

Use this procedure to register an ActiveX control that is not included with Microsoft Access.

1. Add the files for the control to your hard disk. For more information, see the documentation that came with the control.
2. On the Access Tools menu, click ActiveX Controls.
3. In the ActiveX Controls dialog box, click Register.
4. In the Add ActiveX Control dialog box, specify a path to the control, and then click OK.
5. Click Close.

Security  Use caution when you are adding ActiveX controls to your Web page. ActiveX controls may be designed in such a way that their use could pose a security risk. We recommend that you use controls from trusted sources only.