The most common cause is incorrect DCOM (Distributed Component Object Model) configuration settings, often found in Event Viewer under Event ID 10016. Other potential causes include registry key permissions and misconfigured user account permissions. Resolving this error requires modifying security settings in the Component Services or editing registry entries to adjust permissions. It’s essential to handle these changes carefully to avoid further system issues.
What Causes this Error?
After receiving numerous reports from multiple users, we investigated the issue and devised a solution to fix it completely. We also identified the reason this error occurs, which is listed below:
Invalid Permissions: The error occurs when a specific process lacks sufficient permissions to access the indicated DCOM components in the event log.
Note: It is possible for the system to function correctly in some cases despite this error. If that is the case, it may be best to disregard the error. However, if the error is preventing an application from functioning correctly, follow the guide below:
Granting Access to DCOM Components
As indicated in the error message, the issue occurs when certain processes or applications don’t have access to the DCOM components. By adjusting the access settings to DCOM components, we basically recalibrate permissions, making sure that the necessary processes obtain the clearance they need to interact with system elements effectively. This coordination is important because it fixes the underlying permission inconsistency that causes the error, thereby normalizing system operations and potentially resolving the activation permission conflict reflected in the event logs.
