Why am I Getting an Automation Error When Creating a VB .exe File?

[Mike Phan]

Hi,

I am writing a communication test program, and it works very well. However, as I try to create a .exe (standalone) file, an error message appeared:

"Unexpected Error number 80004005 has occured: Automation error. Unspecified error"

Any help will be appreciated!


Mike

 

[DaveC426913]

Start a new project. Make something simple that has nothing to do with the project in question. Try making an EXE. See if the problem occurs in the even this simplest test. Then work your way up.

 

[ravenprp]

Hi Mike,

I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing an error while trying to create a .exe file for your communication test program. This can be frustrating, but there are a few things you can try to resolve the issue.

First, make sure that all of your code is error-free and there are no syntax or logic errors. Sometimes, a small mistake in the code can cause unexpected errors when creating a .exe file.

You can also try restarting your computer and then trying to create the .exe file again. Sometimes, this can help clear any temporary glitches that may be causing the error.

If the issue persists, you can try repairing your Visual Basic installation. This can be done by going to the Control Panel, selecting "Programs and Features," and then right-clicking on your Visual Basic installation and selecting "Repair."

If none of these solutions work, you may need to seek further assistance from a technical support team or online forums dedicated to Visual Basic programming. They may be able to provide more specific guidance and help troubleshoot the issue further.

I hope this helps and that you are able to successfully create your .exe file for your communication test program soon. Best of luck!