"@" Character in Computer Name Causes OLE Error Messages (138384)
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This article was previously published under Q138384 SYMPTOMS
When you are performing an object linking and embedding (OLE) task, you
may receive one of the following error messages:
Failed to create object. Make sure that the object is entered in the
system registry.
The server application, source file, or item cannot be found. Make
sure the application is properly installed, and that it has not been
deleted, moved, or renamed.
Cannot insert object.
CAUSE
This problem can occur if your computer's name contains the "@" (at sign)
character.
RESOLUTION
Change your computer's name. To do so, follow these steps:
- Double-click the Network icon in Control Panel.
- On the Identification tab, change the name in the Computer Name box
so that it does not contain the "@" character.
- Click OK.
STATUS
Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here
in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 12/17/2000 |
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| Keywords: | kberrmsg kbprb KB138384 |
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