IE 6.0 Error

[Deanhoffer]

I ran a search on google that brought me to your site. I have been receiving the following error before each new IE screen comes up: mainAutomation server can't create object. I noticed that a Maggie posted this same issue but she is using WinXP. Well not all of us are up to date on our operating systems and I am still using Win98SE. Do you have a fix for this issue using 98SE?

My IE info is as follows:
Version: 6.0.2800.1106is
Update Versions: SP1, Q832894, Q330994, q313829

Thanks in advance.
Deanhoffer

[LeRoi]

Welcome to MPC,

I did a Google search and found some mentions of that error.

I think what you may need is the msxml file downloadable here:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/results...&DisplayLang=en (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/results.aspx?productID=&freetext=msxml&DisplayLang=en)

It mentions that it fixes an issue with the 832894 update.

Not sure which one you need tho', I think #3 or 4 in the list?

It also mentions a program called Visio, have you installed that program by chance? Look at #7 in the list for info.

You probably should wait for more advice, I would if I were you.

[Alejandro]

You can try an IE Repair.

1- Control Panel
2- Add/Remove Programs
3- Highlight Internet Explorer
4- Click on remove
5- Screen pops up asking you what you whish to do
6- click or choose "repair"
7- reboot

[Ranger Bob]

Yes it is much easier to Repair IE in the previous versions of Windows than XP so try repairing it as Alex suggested.

[Deanhoffer]

I have tried the repair and the suggested download. Neither fix has worked for me. Does anyone have any other suggestions?

[Eve]

Automation server can't create object
Could be caused by BHOs or spywares,  Or:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=274486 ( ME )

I found this at Henri Leboeuf's site http://www.generation.net/~hleboeuf/ The MS link refers to ME but it may be worth having a look at.
Certainly would scan for Spyware though. AdAware or similar. BHO Demon is a good BHO detector

[brett]

Run Adaware (as suggested by Eve) and, should the problem persist, download and install the latest Windows Script (http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url:(downloads/list/webdev.asp) (just install it over the top of the currently installed version).