ERROR

Runtime Error 429: ActiveX component can't create object

Last Published: April 25, 2020

Error Message

"Runtime Error 429: ActiveX component can't create object."

Cause

The Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine is not installed on the system.

Solution or Workaround

Install the 'Windows Script' package, which includes the Windows Scripting Engine. See the link in the Related Information section below for additional information.

Article ID:000007986

Software:
  • ArcMap

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