What is the DistributedCOM error?
How to fix the DistributedCOM error 10016?
What Is DistributedCOM?
And the DistributedCOM error 10016 is a vexing problem that has existed since Windows 8.
Although the DistributedCOM 10016 error will not lead to the system crash, it is also the notorious one.
So in the following section, we will show how to fix the DistributedCOM error.
How to Solve DistributedCOM Error?
In this part, we will show several solutions to solve the DistributedCOM error 10016.
If you have the same problem, try these solutions.
Solution 1.
Now, here is the tutorial.
Step 1: PressWindowskey andRkey together to openRundialog.
Then typeregeditin the box and clickOKto continue.
Step 2: In the pop-up window, navigate to the following folder.
After that, reboot your box and check whether the DistributedCOM error is solved.
If this solution is not effective, try the following situations.
Solution 2.
Enable Sufficient Permission
Now, we will show you the second solution to fix the DistributedCOM error 10016.
In this way, you’re able to give sufficient permission to the DistributedCOM.
We will show you how to do that in the following section.
Step 2: In the pop-up window, navigate to theHKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSIDfolder.
Step 3: Right-click it to choosePermissions…to continue.
Step 4: In the pop-up window, chooseAdvancedto continue.
Then you gotta accept the Windows Security warning to continue.
Right-click it to choosePermissions…to continue and selectAdvanced.
Step 9: Next, openControl Paneland select theAdministrative Toolsto continue.
Step 10: In the pop-up window, chooseComponent Services.
Next, expandComputers>My Computer.
Step 11: The right-snag the service causing the DistributedCOM error 10016, choosePropertiesand select theSecuritytab.
Step 13: Then clickEditon theLaunch and Activation Permissions.
Step 14: Select theSystemunder the list of user column.
If it is not listed here, clickAddbutton to create a new one.
Step 15: Check theAllowbutton in theLocal Launch and Local Activation.
Step 16: ClickOKto confirm the changes.
Then repeat Step 14 and Step 15 for theAccess PermissionsandConfiguration Permissionsas well.
Step 17: At last, if you find some other CISID and AppID values.
Repeat all the above steps for it.
After solving this problem, it is recommended tocreate a system imageso as to safeguard your PC.
if you run into the same problem, try these solutions.
