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This 220-1102 practice question tests your understanding of that a legacy line-of-business application on a…. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. A key principle to apply: regsvr32 registers/unregisters OLE controls and DLLs.. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A user reports that a legacy line-of-business application on a Windows 10 workstation displays 'Runtime error 429: ActiveX component can't create object' upon launch. The technician has already reinstalled the application and confirmed it works on other workstations. Which of the following should the technician do NEXT?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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A
Best answer
Register the required OCX or DLL files using regsvr32.
This command registers the specified ActiveX component, which directly addresses the 'can't create object' error.
B
Distractor review
Perform a clean boot to eliminate software conflicts.
A clean boot is a diagnostic step for startup conflicts, but it does not fix missing or unregistered components.
C
Distractor review
Increase the application's virtual memory allocation.
Virtual memory adjustments are not related to ActiveX component registration.
D
Distractor review
Reinstall the Visual C++ Redistributable packages.
Visual C++ redistributables provide C++ runtime libraries, not ActiveX components.
Answer analysis
Why the other options are wrong
Understanding why incorrect options are tempting is as important as knowing the correct answer.
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Perform a clean boot to eliminate software conflicts.
A clean boot is a diagnostic step for startup conflicts, but it does not fix missing or unregistered components.
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Increase the application's virtual memory allocation.
Virtual memory adjustments are not related to ActiveX component registration.
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Reinstall the Visual C++ Redistributable packages.
Visual C++ redistributables provide C++ runtime libraries, not ActiveX components.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Candidates might be tempted by reinstalling Visual C++ Redistributables, mistaking general runtime issues for specific ActiveX component problems.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
The 'Runtime error 429: ActiveX component can't create object' error specifically indicates that the Windows operating system cannot locate or properly initialize an ActiveX control or object that the application requires. ActiveX components are often implemented as .OCX (ActiveX Control) or .DLL (Dynamic Link Library) files. For these components to be usable by applications, they must be registered with the operating system, which essentially adds their information to the Windows Registry, allowing applications to find and instantiate them. The `regsvr32` utility is the standard command-line tool used to manually register or unregister these types of files. If an application was moved, installed incorrectly, or if system updates corrupted the registration, re-registering the specific component using `regsvr32` is the direct solution to this error. This scenario is distinct from the other options because it points to a specific component registration issue rather than a general system problem. A clean boot (Option B) is for diagnosing startup conflicts or persistent background process issues, not for fixing a missing or corrupted component registration. Increasing virtual memory (Option C) addresses memory exhaustion, which is unrelated to an ActiveX component failing to initialize. Reinstalling Visual C++ Redistributable packages (Option D) provides runtime libraries for applications compiled with Visual C++, but these are distinct from ActiveX controls and would not resolve an 'ActiveX component can't create object' error.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- regsvr32 registers/unregisters OLE controls and DLLs.
- ActiveX components are often .OCX or .DLL files.
- Error 429 indicates an unregistered or missing ActiveX component.
- Registration adds component information to the Windows Registry.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
regsvr32 registers/unregisters OLE controls and DLLs.
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What does this 220-1102 question test?
regsvr32 registers/unregisters OLE controls and DLLs.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Register the required OCX or DLL files using regsvr32. — Runtime error 429 typically indicates that a required ActiveX component (OCX or DLL) is missing or not registered. The 'regsvr32' command is used to register such components. A clean boot is a more general troubleshooting step and may not resolve the specific error. Virtual memory settings and Visual C++ redistributables are unrelated to ActiveX registration.
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