what does it mean if you set the activation property of
the COM object to "enable just in time" or "must be
activated in caller's context" in the Component Services?

You are dealing with COM+ (MTS in NT 4) at this time. In general, I would
let the COM+ application settings control this portion, rather than try to
set it in VB.

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Gregory A. Beamer
MVP; MCP: +I, SE, SD, DBA

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