This command-line tool registers .dll files as command components in the registry.
Syntax
regsvr32 [/u] [/s] [/n] [/i[:cmdline]] dllname
Parameters
/u : Unregisters server.
/s : Specifies regsvr32 to run silently and to not display any message boxes.
/n : Specifies not to call DllRegisterServer. You must use this option with /i.
/i :cmdline : Calls DllInstall passing it an optional [cmdline]. When used with /u, it calls dll uninstall.
dllname : Specifies the name of the dll file that will be registered.
/? : Displays help at the command prompt.
Examples
To register the .dll for the Active Directory Schema, type:
regsvr32 schmmgmt.dll
Formatting legend
| Format | Meaning |
| Italic | Information that the user must supply |
| Bold | Elements that the user must type exactly as shown |
| Ellipsis (...) | Parameter that can be repeated several times in a command line |
| Between brackets ([]) | Optional items |
| Between braces ({}); choices separated by pipe (|). Example: {even|odd} | Set of choices from which the user must choose only one |
| Courier font | Code or program output |
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