Local Activation permission issue

Windows Server Windows update
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I am kind of scared of updates at this point. After the newest update, my Win 10 decides to not work anymore and provides me with this error - The application-specific permission settings do not grant Local Activation permission for the COM Server application with CLSID {6B3B8D23-FA8D-40B9-8DBD-B950333E2C52}

What the heck is this now? I never got permission errors before so I have no idea how to approach this one. Can someone help me out?

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Hi @Roberts101,

Check if the below steps are helpful

  1. Please type Regedit into Start Menu.

  2. Go to HKEY_Classes_Root\CLSID*CLSID* .

    Note : CLSID stand for the ID that appears in your event viewer error. In your case, it’s {6B3B8D23-FA8D-40B9-8DBD- B950333E2C52} .

  3. Right click on it then select Permission .

  4. Click Advance and change the owner to Administrators . Also click the box that will appear below the owner line.

  5. Click Apply and grant full control to Administrators.

  6. Close the tab then go to HKEY_Local_Machine\Software\Classes\AppID*APPID* .

    Note : AppID is the ID that appears in your event viewer. In your case it’s {4839DDB7-58C2-48F5-8283-E1D1807D0D7D} .

  7. Right click on it then select Permission .

  8. Click Advance and change the owner to Administrators .

  9. Click the box that will appear below the owner line.

  10. Click Apply and grant full control to Administrators.

  11. Close all tabs and go to Control Panel --> Administrative Tools .

  12. Open Component Services .

  13. Click Computer , click My computer , then click DCOM Config .

  14. Look for the corresponding service that appears on the error viewer.

Note : For this step, look for the one that appeared at the right panel of the RegEdit. For example, the AppID {4839DDB7-58C2-48F5-8283-E1D1807D0D7D} registry key contains the " ShellServiceHost " data with a (Default) as a value name. Now look for " ShellServiceHost ".

  1. Right click on it then click Properties.
  2. Click Security tab then click Customize in the Launch and Activation permissions section. Click Edit. Click Add. Add a Local Service . Then Apply.
  3. Tick the Local Activation box.
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  1. Download PowerRun - PowerRun v1.1 (Run with highest privileges)
  2. Unzip the file and run PowerRun.exe or PowerRun64.exe
  3. Add Dcom Config by clicking the + Gear Icon
    Location - %SystemRoot%\System32\dcomcnfg.exe
    Working Dir - %SystemRoot%\System32
    Click Apply List
  4. Double Click on the dcomcnfg.exe you just added to open Dcom Config
  5. When in Dcom Config click View > Detail so you know you’re working on the right App ID
  6. Right Click on ShellServiceHost > Properties > Security Tab > Customize > Edit
  7. Add LOCAL SERVICE (if need be) and check Local Launch and Local Activation
  8. Close Dcom Config
  9. Close PowerRun
    10, Reboot PC
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It seems like you are facing a specific error related to Local Activation permission for a COM Server application with a CLSID (Class ID) of {6B3B8D23-FA8D-40B9-8DBD-B950333E2C52}.

Let’s break down the steps to troubleshoot this issue:

  1. Registry Permissions:

    • Open the Registry Editor by typing “Regedit” into the Start Menu search.
    • Navigate to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{6B3B8D23-FA8D-40B9-8DBD-B950333E2C52}.
    • Right-click on it and select Permissions.
    • Click Advanced, change the owner to Administrators, and check the box below the owner line.
    • Apply and grant full control to Administrators.

  2. AppID Permissions:

    • Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\AppID\{4839DDB7-58C2-48F5-8283-E1D1807D0D7D} (where {4839DDB7-58C2-48F5-8283-E1D1807D0D7D} is your AppID).
    • Follow the same steps above to set permissions for administrators.

  3. Component Services:

    • Open Control Panel and go to Administrative Tools.
    • Launch Component Services.
    • Navigate to Computer > My Computer > DCOM Config.
    • Look for the corresponding service that appears in the error viewer (e.g., the one associated with {4839DDB7-58C2-48F5-8283-E1D1807D0D7D}).
    • Right-click on it, select Properties, go to the Security tab, and customize permissions.

Remember to restart your computer after making these changes. If the issue persists, consider checking event logs for more details or seeking professional assistance.