Microsoft KB Archive/296204

= You receive an &quot;ActiveX component can't create object&quot; error message when you use Switchboard Wizard or Combo Box Wizard in Access 2000 =

Article ID: 296204

Article Last Modified on 1/9/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Access 2000 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q296204





For a Microsoft Access 2002 version of this article, see 304173.



SYMPTOMS
In Microsoft Access 2000, when you attempt to either
 * create a switchboard using the Switchboard Wizard
 * insert a combo box by using the Combo Box Wizard

you may receive the following error message:

ActiveX component can't create object



CAUSE
This behavior occurs if the installed version of Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) is not compatible with the current installation of Access.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, use one of the following methods.

Method 1: Reinstall Access 2000
To reinstall this program, follow these steps:
 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
 * 2) In Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs.
 * 3) In the Add/Remove Programs dialog box, select the icon for the version of Microsoft Office 2000 that is installed on your computer (Premium, SR-1, Professional), and then click Change.
 * 4) In the Maintenance Mode dialog box, click Repair Office.
 * 5) Under Reinstall or Repair Microsoft Office 2000, click Reinstall Office.

The installer reinstalls Office 2000, including Access 2000.

Method 2: Install the Latest Version of MDAC
To install the latest version of MDAC, do one of the following:
 * Install a released service pack.
 * Run a Web-based operating system update package.

