Does an activex written for the web need the runtime files loaded too?

[WarrenW]

I have written a few activex controls for my VB programs but now I need to write a simple one for a web page. Does the VB runtime files have to be installed on the computer viewing the web page and using the activex control? Sorry if it seems like a stupid question but just curious before I start.

Thanks!

[Red Rush-In]

Yes.

Newer versions of windows (Win2k, XP) do have the VB run time files included with them though.

[WarrenW]

So the runtime files has to be on the server or on the server it runs from? I don't see how they are required on the user's computer because many people use activex controls from sites with no runtime files. Or are they written in C instead?

Thanks!

[Red Rush-In]

The run times have to be on the client machine because that is were the code is actually executed. If you making com controls that run on the server the run times just need to be on the server.

Originally posted by WarrenW
Or are they written in C instead?

Or a language that doesn't require any extra run time libraries. This is one of the trade offs in developing apps in VB.