DOCUMENT:Q138384  17-DEC-2000  [win95x]
TITLE   :"@" Character in Computer Name Causes OLE Error Messages
PRODUCT :Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
PROD/VER:95
OPER/SYS:
KEYWORDS:kberrmsg kbole win95

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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you are performing an object linking and embedding (OLE) task, you may
receive one of the following error messages:

   Failed to create object. Make sure that the object is entered in the system
   registry.

   The server application, source file, or item cannot be found. Make sure the
   application is properly installed, and that it has not been deleted, moved,
   or renamed.

   Cannot insert object.

CAUSE
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This problem can occur if your computer's name contains the "@" (at sign)
character.

RESOLUTION
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Change your computer's name. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Double-click the Network icon in Control Panel.

2. On the Identification tab, change the name in the Computer Name box so that
   it does not contain the "@" character.

3. Click OK.


STATUS
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Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

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Keywords          : kberrmsg kbole win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95
Issue type        : kbprb

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