What is DistributedCOM 10016 error?

The DistributedCOM error 10016 indicates a program is trying to access the DCOM server without having the necessary permissions to do so. This problem is very common, and it doesn’t go away even after an upgrade. The issue can be fixed by deleting some keys in the registry as shown below.

What is DCOM in Windows?

The Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) is a protocol that enables software components to communicate directly over a network. Previously named “Network OLE,” DCOM is designed for use across multiple network transports, including Internet protocols such as HTTP.

How do you fix the machine default permission settings do not grant Local Activation permission for the COM server application with Clsid?

Right-click on the node and select Permissions… from the context menu item. Click the Advance button and then change the owner to Administrators group. Click the checkbox Replace owner on subcontainers and objects which is present below the owner line. Click Apply and grant full permission to the administrators.

How do I reinstall DCOM?

Reboot the computer. Type rmdir /s Registration. Open Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs, Add/Remove Windows Components. Click Next to start the reinstall.

How do I change permissions in DCOM?

Click Start >Run, type DCOMCNFG , and then click OK. In the Component Services dialog box, expand Component Services, expand Computers, and then right-click My Computer and click Properties. In the My Computer Properties dialog box, click the COM Security tab. In the Access Permissions section, click Edit Limits.

What happen if I disable DCOM?

Warning If you disable DCOM, may you may lose operating system functionality. After you disable support for DCOM, the following may result: Any COM objects that can be started remotely may not function correctly. The local COM+ snap-in will not be able to connect to remote servers to enumerate their COM+ catalog.