When you try to change the User Account properties via the User Accounts Control Panel, you may receive this error:
Automation server can’t create object
This is due to the missing registry key given below:
HKCRCLSID{66e4e4fb-f385-4dd0-8d74-a2efd1bc6178}
This problem usually happens if you un-register the file shimgvw.dll (as an attempt to turn Off the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer)
RESOLUTION
Click Start, Run and type REGSVR32 SHIMGVW.DLL
Steve
May 1, 2006 at 8:28 am
I’m getting this error message when I try to change user accounts (Windows Welcome Screen). I’ve run REGSVR32 SHIMGVW.DLL as you suggest and am advised the run was successful, however, I still get the error message in user accounts. Do you have any further suggestions?
Thanks
frank
August 6, 2006 at 9:15 pm
i 2nd steve’s comment. doign this “Click Start, Run and type REGSVR32 SHIMGVW.DLL ” does not solve out problem
any other ideas?
Eric
August 25, 2006 at 5:23 am
Thanks! Worked ok for me!!
Uncle Ian
January 16, 2007 at 9:12 pm
This solution unfortunately did not work for me; I still get the error message, but ONLY when clicking on “Change the way users log on or off.” Clicking on the other two options in User Accounts (change an account & create a new account) does not generate this “automation server” error. (Running XP Home sp2.)
I guess I just don’t have the specific problem this solution addresses. Thanks anyway, though!
jeff
March 21, 2007 at 6:51 pm
i have a problem of unlocking my account.i cannt send or recieve a message.can anybody help me?
slpb"
May 16, 2007 at 1:39 pm
i cant get on to bebo
James
September 2, 2007 at 4:30 pm
THANKS
Tronixx
December 31, 2007 at 7:36 am
Worked Great to fix my problem. Thankx
demon
April 16, 2008 at 4:57 am
well i’ve been fighting for 2 days..for this fukin error..
and i found the cause….which is..
1> whenever you try to access system files from your machine…system security layer won’t allow it..
2> windows script 5.6 update..
solution..
1> open your web browser..go to internet options..choose
security tab..after that click on custom level
button..
after that..set options for download signed activex control…set to enable..
next download unsigned activex control..set to enable..
(setting this will clear all the problems..
because when user try to run that script..
at run time..user trying to load activex control..
which won’t be created & hence the error..)
and try to keep the custom settings..medium low or low..
and windows script 5.6 ..update..i’m not sure..about that
crap..
in case if my written shit won’t work..
you should try for window script 5.6 update..
sorry guys i’m lil..drunk right now..
keith
June 6, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Has any one figured out steve and franks problem? mine is the same…I’m getting this error message when I try to change user accounts (Windows Welcome Screen). I’ve run REGSVR32 SHIMGVW.DLL as you suggest and am advised the run was successful, however, I still get the error message in user accounts.
AnswerPostedbyDemon
July 13, 2008 at 8:18 am
On April 16th – Deamon posted a fix, however he was a little drunk and not well in communicating.
I am not sure what the problem is exactly, however I do know this works.
Go Here.
http://www.macropool.com/en/download/scripting.html
Attempt to register the vbscript.dll by using reregister vbscript.dll or regsvr32 vbscript.dll.
If that fails, download Windows Script 5.6, install and then run the corresponding command.
Presto.
No More annoying “Automation server can’t create object” while changing the User Account properties.
TMac
July 22, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Thanks for this – I got the missing pictures for my user’s accounts back instantly with this tip!
Seashore_man
July 31, 2008 at 4:50 am
Have had this problem for oveer a year.
Downloaded 5.6 and every thing is fine. Thanks
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