Microsoft Word 2016

For this example to work, Microsoft Word 2016 must be configured to launch using the interactive user and must have the correct permissions. This is configured in the DCOM Config under Component Services:

  1. Select Start --> Run.

  1. Type dcomcnfg
    and click OK.

  2. Expand Component Services --> Computers --> My Computer --> DCOM Config.

  3. Right click on the Microsoft Word 97 – 2003 Document and select Properties.

  4. Click the Security tab.

  5. Select Customize under Launch and Activation Permissions and click Edit.

    1. Add “IIS_IUSRS” and set Allow for Local Launch and ‘Local Activation.’

    2. Click OK.

  6. Select Customize under Access Permissions and click Edit.

    1. Add “IIS_IUSRS” and set Allow for Local Access.

    2. Click OK.

  7. Select the Identity tab and select the Theinteractive user option.

  8. Click Apply and then OK.

  9. Close the Component Services window.