BUG: You receive an "ActiveX component can't create object" error message when you Use Windows Script Host to execute remote script (311269)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows Script Host 2.0, when used with:
- the operating system: Microsoft Windows XP
This article was previously published under Q311269 SYMPTOMS
When you try to execute a remote script by using Windows Script Host (WSH) 5.6 on a Windows XP-based computer, you may receive the following error message:
Error: ActiveX component can't create object
Code: 800A01AD
Source: Microsoft VBScript Runtime Error
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the setup for WSH remote scripting was performed incorrectly on your Windows XP-based system.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, register the WScript object by running the wscript -regserver command from a command prompt or from the Run command on the Start menu.
STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a bug in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 5/20/2005 |
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Keywords: | kbDSWManage2003Swept kbbug kberrmsg kbnofix KB311269 kbAudDeveloper |
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