>>>Hi all,
>>>
>>>an a costumers comp CREATEOBJECT('Word.Application') does not return a object.
>>>
>>>Other users on the same comp could start it.
>>>
>>>Any ideas what prevent the instantiation of Word?
>>>
>>>TIA
>>>
>>>Agnes
>>
>>Security. Check DCOM. Probably someone disabled that particular user from creating word object (common with Dell computers' preinstalled office)
>>Cetin
>
>For me on my numb moments: How do I check DCOM?

Start\Run\DcomCnfg

Then dblclick on:
Component services
Computers
My Computer
DCOM Config

On right you would see COM components. Locate "Microsoft Word Document" (rightclick and select properties) and check its tabs, particularly security tab.
Cetin