>>>> As far as a specific MM change, maybe a call to IsComObject() might be in order. If it's an in-proc server, set it to maybe 10 seconds, otherwise it can stay automatic.
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>>>SET REPROCESS not only scopes to a datasession, but its settings will definitely not traverse the COM interface. It will have to be set by the COM object itself. Or maybe I misunderstood your proposal?
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>>I'm probably butting in Paul's way here... but just to explain, NewID() (where SET REPORCESS is coded) is a stored proc in a MMF dbc. So data session shouldnt be concern maybe
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>I guess I'm showing my MM ignorance here- does IsCOMObject tell whether the currently executing code is running in a COM server?

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