"@" Character in Computer Name Causes OLE Error Messages

Last reviewed: October 2, 1997
Article ID: Q138384

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you are performing an object linking and embedding (OLE) task, you may receive one of the following error messages:

Failed to create object. Make sure that the object is entered in the system registry.
The server application, source file, or item cannot be found. Make sure the application is properly installed, and that it has not been deleted, moved, or renamed.
Cannot insert object.

CAUSE

This problem can occur if your computer's name contains the "@" (at sign) character.

RESOLUTION

Change your computer's name. To do so, follow these steps:

Double-click the Network icon in Control Panel.
On the Identification tab, change the name in the Computer Name box so that it does not contain the "@" character.
Click OK.

STATUS

Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

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Version : 95
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: October 2, 1997
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