Microsoft Barcode Control 16.0 Activex Download Guide

In most cases, you do not need to download a separate "installer" file from the internet. The Barcode Control is bundled within the Microsoft Office installation media.

This is the most common problem users encounter.

The Problem: The Microsoft Barcode Control 16.0 is a 32-bit ActiveX control. It is not compatible with the 64-bit version of Microsoft Office.

If you are running 64-bit Office (which is the default for most modern installations on Windows 10/11), attempting to insert the Barcode Control will likely result in an error stating that the control cannot be created, or it will simply fail to load.

For older systems, installing Microsoft Access Database Engine 2016 Redistributable may restore the barcode control registry keys.

Example VBA snippet (illustrative — actual API names vary by control):

With Me.BarcodeControl1
  .Symbology = "Code128"
  .Data = "ABC123"
  .AutoSize = True
  .Refresh
End With

You violate the Microsoft Software License Terms. Additionally, you expose your organization to IP theft or compliance audit failures.

Since the control is deprecated, use these instead:

Searching for "Microsoft Barcode Control 16.0 Activex Download" often leads to suspicious websites (DLL-files.com, OCX-download.net, etc.). These sites are dangerous because:

Never download OCX/DLL files from any non-Microsoft source.

Summary: Missing the Barcode Control in your Microsoft Access or Excel application? This guide covers how to locate, download, and install the Microsoft Barcode Control 16.0, along with critical troubleshooting tips for 64-bit systems.