>I have a database in Access 2000 (using DAO & OS is Windows 2000) that has
> been working fine for several months.  The last time I used it was Dec 29,
> 2005.  I just opened it this morning (jan 22, 2006) and am having major
> problems.  When I try to open certain forms or reports, I get a run time
> error -:
>    Run Time Error '429'  ActiveX component can't create object.
> If I select debug, the debugger highlights VBA instructions for
> recordsets.
> Some examples are:
>        set recClone = Me.RecordsetClone
>        set db = Currentdb
>        If Me.RecordsetClone.RecordCount = 0 Then

>  Something seems to have happened to the Office installation since If I
> copy the database to another computer, all is fine.
>  Between Dec 29th and today I have installed the following software:
>         PowerDVD
>         Adobe Reader 7
>         Nero 6
>         ADS DVD Express (analog video/audio capture device - USB) drivers
> and software

>   Also, I have updated the firmware on my DVD burner.  It appears that
> somehow one of the Access or Office components was 'corrupted' by one of
> these updates.
>   Any ideas? Or should I try Uninstalling & reinstalling Office 2000 & the
> updates?

>       Thanks  --  Garry Gross