CREATEOBJECTEX allows you to specify the machine name, etc for the remote computer. With COM+, you install a local proxy, so that information is available.

>>You should not use CREATEOBJECTEX with COM+.
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>Hi Craig,
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>I use createobjectEx since years with COM+, Everytime this subject comes up, you always advise not to use it.
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>For my personal education could you please tell me WHY?
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>Thanks