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"Retrieving the COM class factory ... 80080005" after clicking 'X' (Controller Link) inside Controller client

Troubleshooting


Problem

User launches main Controller client. User clicks green 'X' button. There is a delay (of approximately 1 minute). Eventually, an error appears.

Symptom


Error Launching menu item "Controller Link"

Error Details:
Retrieving the COM class factory for component with CLSID {00024500-0000-0000-C000-000000000046} failed due to the following error: 80080005.

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Document Information

More support for:
IBM Cognos Controller

Software version:
10.2.1

Operating system(s):
Windows

Document number:
300053

Modified date:
08 May 2025

UID

swg22010806

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