You receive a "Specified module cannot be found" error message when you try to create an application in Visual Studio 2005 or in Visual Studio .NET (891401)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition
  • Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (2003), Enterprise Architect Edition
  • Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (2003), Enterprise Developer Edition
  • Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (2003), Academic Edition
  • Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (2002), Professional Edition
  • Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (2002), Enterprise Architect Edition
  • Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (2002), Enterprise Developer Edition
  • Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (2002), Academic Edition

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 or in Microsoft Visual Studio .NET, when you try to create an application, the application may not be created successfully. Instead, you may receive an error message that is similar to the following:
The specified module cannot be found

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the Microsoft Windows Script engine is corrupted.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, update your computer with the latest version of Windows Script Host. To do this, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=C717D943-7E4B-4622-86EB-95A22B832CAA&displaylang=en

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:3/4/2006
Keywords:kbvs2005swept kbvs2005applies kbtshoot ATdownload kbprb KB891401 kbAudDeveloper kbAudITPRO
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