title: How to add Active X component to C# project
body: <p>I'm creating in a Windows forms application using VS2008. I need to add ActiveX controls to it. But unable to do so. </p>
  
  <p>this example is what i try to achieve <a href="http://www.dotnetspark.com/kb/3693-net-interoperability-glance-3---unmanaged.aspx" rel="nofollow">LINK</a> sub topic <em>"Interop with ActiveX Controls"</em></p>
  
  <p>The following are the steps provided to achieve it, but i cant find the below mentioned options in my Visual studio. </p>
  
  <blockquote>
    <p>(1) When you have a form displayed, right-click the Toolbox and select "Choose Items". </p>
    
    <p>(2) Click the "COM Components" tab.</p>
    
    <p>(3) Locate your ActiveX control and tick the box for it anc click
    "OK". </p>
    
    <p>(4) Now it should appear on the toolbox; drag and drop it onto your
    form and set its properties.</p>
  </blockquote>