Troubleshooting Error Code 8002801c – DllRegisterServer in COM failed
Introduction to Error Code 8002801c
This is not a VBScript error, but an error with your registry’s permissions.
The Symptoms You Get
When you are using Regsvr32 to register a COM object (e.g. Active-X component)
For example: regsvr32 COM.
What happens is you get: ‘Error accessing the OLE registry.’
The Cause of Code 8002801c
Permissions to the registry is the most likely cause. A trivial cause is you are trying to unregistered a component, that has already been unregistered. Regsrv32 /u.
The Solution
Even if you are a local Administrator, it still possible that you have been locked out of certain Registry keys. Therefore, I suggest that you research which Key / Value your regsvr32 is trying to alter, and take ownership and adjust permissions, then try the command again. Regmon may help you discover the appropriate area of the registry.
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Example of VBScript with Error 80004005
I have to admit this may not be terribly useful example for your specific problem, but then Code 80004005 is invariably a vague permission problem.
‘VBScript
Dim objScriptPW
Dim strPassword, strValidPWord
Set objScriptPW=CreateObject("ScriptPW.Password")
WScript.Echo "Enter password to run script:"
strPassword=objScriptPW.GetPassword()
If strPassword <> strValidPWord Then WScript.Quit
WScript.Echo "Hi Password"
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Do you need additional help?
- For interpreting the WSH messages check Diagnose 800 errors.
- For general advice try my 7 Troubleshooting techniques.
- See master list of 0800 errors.
- Codes beginning 08004…
- Codes beginning 08005…
- Codes beginning 08007…
- Codes beginning 0800A…
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