Microsoft KB Archive/294274

= Error &quot;Object already exists&quot; when you try to create CDONTS objects =

Article ID: 294274

Article Last Modified on 5/19/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Collaboration Data Objects 1.2 for NT Server

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This article was previously published under Q294274



SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to execute the CreateObject function on a Collaboration Data Objects for NTS (CDONTS) object, or you try to use the Send method of the object, you may receive the following error message:

Object already exists.



CAUSE
The permissions to the keys located in the \Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Crypto\RSA\Machinekeys folder have been changed.



RESOLUTION
Change the permissions to the Machinekeys folder and to the keys to allow the Administrators group and System account to have full control. To do this, follow these steps:  In Windows Explorer, right-click the \Documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Crypto\RSA\Machinekeys folder.

NOTE: These are hidden files. To view these folder and files, select the Show hidden files and folders radio button. Click the Security tab, and then click Add. On the Look In dialog box, select the local computer. Add the Administrators group with Full Control. Click Advanced, and then click Add. Select the Everyone group, and then click OK.</li> Make sure that the following check boxes are selected:

List Folder/Read Data

Read Attributes

Read Extended Attributes

Create Files/Write Data

Create Folders/Append Data

Write Attributes

Write Extended Attributes

Read Permissions

NOTE: These are the default settings.</li> Click OK.</li> Select the Reset Permissions on all Child objects and enable propagation of inheritable permissions check box.</li></ol>

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STATUS
This behavior is by design.

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