Hi.
I was having problems with my PC and network connection, so I reinstalled Windows, did all of the critical updates from Microsoft, and problem still here.
I get a DCOM error in the event viewer.
Message is (to help if someone does any future searching):
The machine-default permission settings do not grant Local Activation permission for the COM Server application with CLSID
{555F3418-D99E-4E51-800A-6E89CFD8B1D7}
to the user NT AUTHORITY\LOCAL SERVICE SID (S-1-5-19). This security permission can be modified using the Component Services administrative tool.
I went to the help link and it states:
User Action
Verify that the user has the appropriate permissions to start the DCOM server.
To assign permissions
Using Regedit, navigate to the following registry value
HKCR\Clsid\clsid value\localserver32
The clsid value is the information displayed in the message.
In the right pane, double-click Default. The Edit String dialog box is displayed. Leave this dialog box open.
Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
Double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Component Services.
In the Component Services snap-in, expand Computers, expand My Computer, and double-click DCOM Config.
In the right pane, locate the program by using its friendly name.
Right-click the program name, and then select Properties.
On the Security tab, in the Launch and Activation Permissions group box, select Customize, and then click Edit.
There is no localserver32 value under the CLSID in the registry, as suggested, so I go to Localservice instead. The value I get when getting the data value is HWDeviceCustomProperties.
I then goto DCOM config, and there is no HWDeviceCustomProperties in there, nor is there any instance of the CLSID code.
I really don't know where else to go to fix the problem. My PC doesn't restart, my network connection just dies, and to access the internet I have to reboot to be able to connect again. Sometimes its 10 minutes, sometimes it lasts a couple of hours. A few days ago I could stay connected as long as required, but not now. Happened on my previous windows install, happens on a fresh windows install...
My PC specs, from what I can remember:
Processor
Model : 1x AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+
Speed : 2.01GHz
Model Number : 3800 (estimated)
Mainboard
System BIOS : Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG
System : MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD MS-7125 (Can't remember the exact name, packed my box away)
Mainboard : MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD MS-7125
Total Memory : 2GB DDR-SDRAM
Chipset 1
Model : Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Athlon 64 / Opteron HyperTransport Technology Configuration
Front Side Bus Speed : 2x 1005MHz (2010MHz data rate)
Total Memory : 2GB DDR-SDRAM
Memory Bus Speed : 2x 201MHz (402MHz data rate)
Video System
Monitor/Panel : Plug and Play Monitor
Adapter : Radeon X1900 Series
Adapter : Radeon X1900 Series Secondary
Operating System(s)
Windows System : Microsoft Windows XP/2003 Professional x64 Edition 5.02.3790 (Service Pack 1)
Network Services
Adapter : Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (Belkin ADSL Modem with Wireless_G Router)
