Code Error 800A01BD - Object doesn't  support this ACTION

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Troubleshooting Code 800A01BD - Object doesn't support this ACTION

Introduction to error Code 800A01BD

This error code, 800A01BD usually occurs when you execute a VBScript.  One of your commands is not valid.  The method / property combination does not interact.  A wild guess, you copied and pasted a .Property from one script to another.

The Symptoms you get

The script does not execute as you hoped, instead you get a WSH error message. The probable scenario is that you are attempting to use a WSH method or property that is inappropriate.

The Cause of Error 800A01BD

Your VBScript contains an illegal method, maybe a typing mistake, an extra letter or space. Note the Source: Is a VBScript runtime error.  Beware using a .property from another object.

The Solution Object doesn't support this ACTION

Check the syntax of your script, particularly the method that you have used.  Look for clues, particularly in the Line: number.  In my example Line 12 is at fault.  However Char : 1 is a surprise as its actually the method about character 50. 

Incidentally, Source: reports a runtime error not a compilation error, this means you are looking not for a pure syntax problem, but a fault logic error.  In the case of runtime errors, you can use this temporary work around.  Add this statement just before the line which errors: On Error Resume Next.

Example 1 of Script with error 800A01BD

Here the problem is is the .UserProfile property. The objNetwork does not support this property, thus it cannot perform the required action.

Another Solution

One solution would be try a completely method, for example 'winmgmts'

On Error Resume Next
strComputer = "."
Set objWMIService = GetObject("winmgmts:\\" & strComputer & "\root\cimv2")
Set colItems = objWMIService.ExecQuery("Select * from Win32_NetworkConnection",,48)

For Each objItem in colItems

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Do you need extra help?

For interpreting the WSH messages check Diagnose 800 errors.

For general advice try my 7 Troubleshooting techniques

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