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Failed to load control 'CommonDialog' from COMDLG32.OCX

Troubleshooting


Problem

Error when exporting to Excel.

Symptom

Exporting to Excel failed! Failed to load control 'CommonDialog' from COMDLG32.OCX. Your version of COMDLG32.OCX may be outdated. Make sure you are using the version of the control that was provided with your application.

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Historical Number

1023845

Document Information

Modified date:
08 May 2025

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swg21346017