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    regsvr32

    In order to register dlls using the regsvr32 utility, does need admin rights on the machine running the command?
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    Re: regsvr32

    Usually as you also usually install the dlls/ocxs to the system32 directory wich has security permissions.
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    Re: regsvr32

    Yes. Because you are accessing parts of the registry that needs admin rights.

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