Windows 10: Distributed COM ERROR Event ID 10016- unable to open MS office documents from Windows explorer

Hi,


From last 1 month I am getting this error when I tried to right click any MS office application file like Word, Excel or Powerpoint for selecting it. The Windows Explorer hangs and it has to be restarted. However, I am able to open the MS office application file by using OPEN file option from the respective MS office application.


The details of Error in the Event ID 10016 is given below:


"The application-specific permission settings do not grant Local Activation permission for the COM Server application with CLSID

{D63B10C5-BB46-4990-A94F-E40B9D520160} and APPID {9CA88EE3-ACB7-47C8-AFC4-AB702511C276}

to the user POWERGRID\60000739 SID S-1-5-21-2756801080-3586770010-2066609370-2868 from address LocalHost Using LRPC running in the application container Unavailable SID Unavailable. This security permission can be modified using the Component Services administrative tool."


Windows 10, MS office 2016

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Windows 10 1703 for x64 Event 10016, Distributed COM

Hi Dan,

To resolve the event ID 10016 issue, we suggest that you check and follow the steps/instructions in this
article. This article includes the cause and resolution of the error.

We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.

 

event id 10016

Hi Steven,

Go through this
forum post and follow the troubleshooting steps listed.

Let us know how it goes.

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Event ID 10016

Solved Numerous event id 10016 errors win 8 pro 64 bit

Here is the basic outline ...

1. Search the registry for the CLSID
2. Make note of the Default Value, which is the name (ex. ShellExperienceHost, RuntimeBroker) you're going to look for in DCOM
3. Change the Owner to Administrators
4. Give Administrators Full Control
5. Repeat steps 1-4 for the APPID
6. WinKey + s > type in component services > click on Component Services in list
7. Component Services > Computers > My Computer > DCOM Config
8. Change the View to Details
9. Find the name from step 2 (ex. ShellExperienceHost, RuntimeBroker)
10. Right Click on the Name > Properties
11. Select the Security Tab
12. Launch & Activation Permissions > Click Edit
13. Look for the offending user from the 10016 (ex. System, Local Service) and make sure it has the activation requested (ex. Local Activation). If the offending user does NOT exist, you have to add it and give it Local Launch and Local Activation
14. Click Apply
15. Close DCOM and Regedit
16. Reboot PC

Note: Make sure you understand the steps before doing them