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FIX: The Automation server can’t create object error
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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SomeInternet Explorerusers have posted on support forums about an Automation server error that arises within that browser. When those users try to open certain websites inIE, anAutomation server can’t create objecterror message pops up.
One user stated in aforum post:
I am trying to access a website, but whenever I do that I am getting the error Automation server can’t create object… I am using IE 11 andWindows 10.
How can I fix the Automation server error?
1. Enable the Initialize and script ActiveX controls option
This is one of the most widely confirmed fixes forInternet Explorer’s Automation server error.
2. Enable the script ActiveX control with Group Policy Editor
Alternatively, you can enable thescript ActiveX controlsetting inWindows 10 Proor Enterprise with Group Policy Editor.
3. Reset Internet Explorer
4. Try browsing with Edge
This isn’t exactly a fix, but you can always browse with Edge instead.Internet Exploreris a dated browser thatMicrosoft Edgehas replaced as the default one forWindows 10.
So, try opening the same websites the Automation server error arises for in Edge instead. The websites might open without any issues in that browser.
There aren’t that many confirmed fixes for the Automation server error. However, the resolutions above are widely confirmed to fix thaterror. So, they’ll probably fix the issue for most users.
Let us know which one worked for you by leaving us a message in the comments section below.
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Matthew Adams
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