just a thought m8.are you using the package and deployment wizard which should package up every file you need to run the application.if yes recompile and when using the wizard make sure the necessary options are checked, you need to double check these boxes as they determine if you package the whole application or parts of.this will also install the activex controls on to your friends computer.when you add an activex control, there is a procedure you need to follow to install AND register the control.