Repair and Download Activex.dep

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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DEP files such as activex.dep are categorized as Developer (Windows Dependency) files. As a Windows Dependency file, it was created for use in Visual FoxPro 6.0 Setup Wizard 6 by Microsoft.

activex.dep was initially released with Visual FoxPro 6.0 Setup Wizard 6 on 08/21/2007 for the Windows 10 Operating System. This file marks the latest update from Microsoft, according to our records.

This article discusses complete file details, DEP file troubleshooting instructions for problems with activex.dep, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: activex.dep
File Extension: DEP file extension
File Type: Developer
Description: Windows Dependency
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Visual FoxPro 6.0 Setup Wizard 6
Developer: Microsoft
Software: Visual FoxPro 6.0 Setup Wizard
Software Version: 6
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 5683
Oldest File Date: 01/13/2020
Latest File Date: 01/13/2020


What are activex.dep Error Messages?


General activex.dep Runtime Errors

activex.dep file errors often occur during the startup phase of Visual FoxPro 6.0 Setup Wizard, but can also occur while the program is running. These types DEP errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Visual FoxPro 6.0 Setup Wizard is running. Here are some of the most common activex.dep runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\Vfp98\Distrib.Src\activex.dep

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most DEP errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your activex.dep file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Visual FoxPro 6.0 Setup Wizard), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, activex.dep file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Visual FoxPro 6.0 Setup Wizard, system crash while loading or saving activex.dep, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix activex.dep Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

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


Step 1: 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 activex.dep error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Visual FoxPro 6.0 Setup Wizard (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Visual FoxPro 6.0 Setup Wizard software.

You can uninstall Visual FoxPro 6.0 Setup Wizard 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 Visual FoxPro 6.0 Setup Wizard 6 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Visual FoxPro 6.0 Setup Wizard software.

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

Visual FoxPro 6.0 Setup Wizard 6

Microsoft Corporation

Step 3: 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 activex.dep 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 activex.dep error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your activex.dep 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 activex.dep file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free activex.dep files for every applicable version of Visual FoxPro 6.0 Setup Wizard. 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 activex.dep Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Visual FoxPro 6.0 Setup Wizard folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\Vfp98\Distrib.Src\
  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 activex.dep 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.



Download activex.dep Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying activex.dep to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Visual FoxPro 6.0 Setup Wizard DEP 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 activex.dep and all other DEP files for Visual FoxPro 6.0 Setup Wizard. An incorrectly installed DEP file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
vfp6r.dep Windows Dependency Visual FoxPro 6.0 Setup Wizard 6 4541 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\
activex.dep Windows Dependency Visual FoxPro 6.0 Setup Wizard 6 5683 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\

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