How to Fix: Retrieving the COM class factory for component with CLSID {XXXX} failed due to the following error: 80040154
Error 80040154 occurs when registering a COM component on a 64-bit Windows Server 2008 system.
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The error 'Retrieving the COM class factory for component with CLSID {XXXX} failed due to the following error: 80040154' occurs when the COM (Component Object Model) registration of a DLL fails. This issue can arise when a 32-bit application is installed on a 64-bit operating system, such as Windows Server 2008.
🔧 Proven Troubleshooting Steps
Method 1: Registering the DLL Manually
- Step 1: Open the Command Prompt as an administrator and navigate to the directory where the DLL is located.
- Step 2: Run the command `regsvr32 /s dll_name.dll` to register the DLL manually. Replace `dll_name.dll` with the actual name of your DLL file.
Method 2: Using the regasm Command
- Step 1: Open the Command Prompt as an administrator and navigate to the directory where the DLL is located.
- Step 2: Run the command `regasm dll_name.dll` to register the DLL using the regasm command. Replace `dll_name.dll` with the actual name of your DLL file.
💡 Conclusion
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the 'Retrieving the COM class factory for component with CLSID {XXXX} failed due to the following error: 80040154' error and successfully register your DLL on a 64-bit Windows Server 2008 operating system.
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