Run-time Error -2147023169 (800706bf)

[Edward D. Winston]

Hi,

I've written a utility which acitvates an instance of Word through the
windows API ShellExecute in VB5. The utility manipulates document
objects and then is terminated through the windows API PostMessage. If I
attempt to reactivat word throught the application the following
run-time error is generated unless I trap it:

Run-time Error -2147023169 (800706bf)
Automation Error

I can't seem to prevent it from occuring no matter what I try. The only
way to clear it up is exit completely out of the project. Any
suggestions would be appreciated.

EDW c/o JMM

[Tom Schiff]

I am not an OLE automation expert but in the dark recesses of my mind I seem
to remember this one.
I would try the following.

1. Check the task bar to see that Word actually closed.

2. Press Ctrl-Alt-Del before calling Word and and again after and check what
processes are running. See if anyting is being left behind.

3. Try running your app with word already opened.

[C. Malone]

You might find it easier to use CreateObject or GetObject

CM

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[Edward D. Winston]

Thanks C.

I have tried that option as well. But when I programatically terminate
Word and then try to reactivate it programatically it still occasionally
throws the same run-time error. Thanks for the response though.

EDW c/o JMM

[Vadim Levinzon]

How about installing the latest Service Packs for Office and VB from
www.microsoft.com

see you

[Edward D. Winston]

That was my thought too Vadim. I'm only on SR1. I'll try to finish the
download of SR2 today and let the group know what happens.

EDW c/o JMM