Is startup 2016 and open a existing max file, and get this:
--------------------------- COM Error --------------------------- CoCreateInstance() failed Please check your registry entries CLSID {F088EA74-2E87-11D3-B1F3-00C0F03C37D3} and make sure you are logged in as an administrator --------------------------- OK ---------------------------
I didn't run max as a administrator and didn't whan't to change this or disable UAC.
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Solved by jens.diemer. Go to Solution.
As the support says (CaseNo:11345384) this should fix it:
@cd /d "%ProgramFiles%\Autodesk\3ds Max 2016" regsvr32 /u MAXComponents.dll regsvr32 MAXComponents.dll @echo. @pause
Just save this to a batch file like bugfix.cmd and run as administrator.
But why is this happeing, after SP2 was installed?!?
And happens with 2016, after 2017 was installed: http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-3ds-max-design-general/com-error/m-p/6283549
EDIT: The batch file from above fixed the problem!
Hello @jens.diemer,
Is there anything you need from me? I could log this as a bug but generally speaking it's suggested that 3ds Max run as administrator. Is there anything I can do?
Best Regards,
Alfred (AJ) DeFlaminis
3ds Max Technical Support Specialist
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Hello @jens.diemer,
Fair enough. That's not really something I can control or do anything about, though. Your message is received, however.
Best Regards,
Alfred (AJ) DeFlaminis
3ds Max Technical Support Specialist
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Hello @jens.diemer,
I wanted to follow up on this... the maxcomponents.dll is removed in 3ds Max 2017 which routes around the issue of escalated permissions for this particular issue. I know that doesn't help you with 2015, but I wanted to update you.
Best Regards,
Alfred (AJ) DeFlaminis
3ds Max Technical Support Specialist
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