>Based on a number of threads, the following code should create an instance of Outlook.
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>loOutlook = CREATEOBJECT("Outlook.Application")
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>But when I run that code, either from a program or the command line, when I haven't previously opened up Outlook from the Start menu, I get a "Server execution failed error". If Outlook is already running, the object gets instantiated and everything works as expected.
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>Can anyone tell me why?
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>TIA,

Sounds like your Outlook is not installed correctly or at least not completely. The code should work as you have it, it is not necessary for Outlook to already be running.