Palm Palm Desktop OCX Media.ocx

Troubleshooting Media.ocx: How To Guide (Free Download)

Last Updated: 02/28/2026
[Time to Read Article: 5 minutes]

Media ActiveX Control Module files, such as Media.ocx, are considered a type of Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file. They are associated with the OCX file extension, developed by Palm for Media ActiveX Control Module.

The initial introduction of Media.ocx released in Palm Desktop 6.2 was for Windows 10 on 11/30/2008. This is the most recent release date from Palm, according to our records.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting OCX file problems with Media.ocx, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

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File Overview


General Information ✻
File Name: Media.ocx
File Extension: OCX file extension
Description: Media ActiveX Control Module
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Palm, Inc. developed by ArcSoft, Inc.
Software Program: Media ActiveX Control Module
Legal Copyright: (C) 2001-2005 Palm, Inc.
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0xbcd13
Code Size: 831488
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What are Media.ocx Error Messages?


ActiveX-Related Media.ocx Errors

Media.ocx is considered a type of COM file, or Component Object Model, most commonly known as an ActiveX control. ActiveX controls like Media.ocx are used by Palm Desktop and other software to display media-related content. Therefore, your will most likely encounter a Media.ocx error when attempting to load an audio or video clip, or view some variety of embedded website content. Some of the most common Media.ocx ActiveX errors include:

These OCX errors are most commonly due a missing or corrupt OCX. If your file is missing or corrupt, this could be caused by improper computer shutdown, or a malware infection, both of which could corrupt (or even delete) Media.ocx. If your Media.ocx is corrupted or missing, and therefore cannot be properly loaded by Palm Desktop, this will result in an error message.

Finally, another common cause of Media.ocx ActiveX errors can be contributed to an ActiveX-related subkey missing from the Windows registry. Broken DLL (Dynamic Link Library) references in the Windows registry can prevent Media.ocx from registering properly, resulting in an ActiveX error. These broken references (registry keys) are usually triggered by a moved or missing file, or as a result of a leftover DLL file reference after a shared program has been uninstalled.

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How to Fix Media.ocx Errors in 4 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your Media.ocx issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Use Microsoft Register Server (regsvr) to Manually Register Your Media.ocx File

When you install Palm Desktop, or another software that uses the Media.ocx dependency, the software should register the file automatically. Sometimes your OCX file won't get registered properly and will trigger a "Media.ocx not registered" error. Thankfully, Microsoft included a handy built-in utility called "Microsoft Register Server" (regsvr32.exe) to enable you to manually re-register your Media.ocx file.

How to re-register Media.ocx from an elevated command prompt (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "command" (do not presss ENTER yet)
  3. While holding CTRL-Shift, hit ENTER.
  4. You will be prompted with a permission dialog box.
  5. Click Yes.
  6. Type this command: regsvr32 /u Media.ocx
  7. Hit ENTER. This process will UN-register your file, allowing you to RE-register it.
  8. Type this command: regsvr32 /i Media.ocx
  9. Hit ENTER. This process will RE-register your file.
  10. Close the command prompt window.
  11. Re-start Palm Desktop.

regsvr32 /u Media.ocx

Step 2: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the Media.ocx error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 3: If recently installed Palm Desktop (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Palm Desktop software.

You can uninstall Palm Desktop software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Palm Desktop 6.2 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Palm Desktop software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Palm Desktop 6.2

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Step 4: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many Media.ocx error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the Media.ocx error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your Media.ocx File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate Media.ocx file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free Media.ocx files for every applicable version of Palm Desktop. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download Media.ocx Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Palm Desktop folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Palm\PhotoDesktop\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve Media.ocx problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download Media.ocx Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying Media.ocx to your appropriate Windows system directory. Palm typically does not release Palm Desktop OCX files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing Media.ocx and all other OCX files for Palm Desktop. An incorrectly installed OCX file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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Files Related to Media.ocx


OCX Files Related to Media.ocx

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
Media.ocx Media ActiveX Control Module Media ActiveX Control Module (3, 0, 0, 50) 1077248 C:\Windows\Prefetch\ReadyBoot\
msadodc.ocx Microsoft ADO Data Control Microsoft ADO Data Control (6.00.8804) 118976 C:\Windows\Prefetch\

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File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
WmiApRpl.ini Windows Initialization Palm Desktop 6.2 29736 C:\Windows\inf\WmiApRpl\0009\
diagwrn.xml Extensible Markup Language Palm Desktop 6.2 44683 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
diagerr.xml Extensible Markup Language Palm Desktop 6.2 44109 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
api-ms-win-core-memory... ApiSet Stub DLL Microsoft® Windows® Operating System (10.0.17134.12) 11624 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDriv...
EtwRTDiagLog.etl Microsoft Event Trace Log Palm Desktop 6.2 1624 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\


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