PRB: Possible Reasons for the "Failed to create object" Error Message (167953)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft virtual machine
This article was previously published under Q167953

SYMPTOMS

When you try to instantiate a COM object written in Java, you may receive the following error message:
Failed to create object

WORKAROUND

Following is a checklist that provides some of the common fixes for this error. Make sure that you verify all of the following:
  • The .class for the Java class is in the classpath.
  • Your Java method is declared "public."
  • You register the class file (using Javareg.exe).
  • You install the latest Microsoft virtual machine from http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/java if you are attempting to use CreateObject().
  • Follow the steps in the Visual J++ (versions 1.0 and 1.1) sample COMCALLINGJAVA.

REFERENCES

For more information about Visual J++ and the SDK for Java, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/java/

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:11/14/2005
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb KB167953
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