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  1. Jan 17th, 2001, 12:33 AM #1
    msdnexpert
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    Dear all,
    Anyone got the following error when instantiating an OLE DLL. The error is Automation Server can't create object.
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  2. Jan 17th, 2001, 06:45 AM #2
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    The object hasn't been registered. Use regsvr32 and register it manually.
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  3. Jan 17th, 2001, 12:07 PM #3
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    No Bill the component has been registered correctly and is present in the registry
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  4. Jan 25th, 2001, 08:59 AM #4
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    Unhappy Well

    Either it's not a valid COM object (and can't be instantiated)
    OR the registered version is incompatable with the one you're trying to use.
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  6. Feb 8th, 2001, 04:38 AM #5
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    msdnexpert ;-)

    Give us the context in which you are trying to create the object.


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  7. Feb 8th, 2001, 06:03 AM #6
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    The object is being created through an ASP page.
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  8. Feb 12th, 2001, 04:24 PM #7
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    DLL registration problem

    I agree with Simon.. If your problem is occurring when you are trying to instantiate, then it sounds like a version capability problem. Check your compatibility setting under Project Properties.

    Another option is to use late binding for your DLL & force your program to grab the latest version from the registry at run-time. Although late binding can sacrifice performance. Hope this helps..

    On a similar note.. I get the "ActiveX cannot create object" error AFTER my object is instantiated (using late binding). The puzzling part is (1) I have confirmed the object has been created (2) this error only appears when I try to use the DLL's methods (3) it only seems to occur on Win95 machines.

    Ideas anyone?
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  9. Mar 7th, 2001, 01:57 AM #8
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    Question

    May I join and ask a question of my own?

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    How do you do late binding? What I do is everytime I make changes to my COM component, I have to recompile the EXE as well for it to associate itself with the new COM. Thanks
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