Long Standing Update Issue.

Question

Since the 2023-03 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5023706) I have experienced the following problem.

After a reboot, any program utilizing "InkEd.dll" fails to load with "Run-time error -2147467259 (80004005): Automation error Unspecified error". For reasons unknown, all I have to do is put the system to sleep and wake it up to correct the problem. How long is it going to take for MS to address this issue?

J.A. Coutts

Answer 1

Unfortunately, contacting MS about an application developed with VB6 would be pointless, as MS considers VB to be VB.net.

However, MS did finally address the issue with:

2023-08 Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5029263)

J.A. Coutts

Answer 2

Hi, thank you so much for replying, Since the issue is related to developer applications such as VB6, It is best to ask the question on the Microsoft website for developers, which is a community platform for IT professionals, Microsoft Q&A has IT professionals and system admins who can best help you with this type of question.

Here's the link: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/tags/...

Then click "Ask a question"

Answer 3

Thank you for the response.

This general error occurs most often with Office Automation or VBA. In this particular case, it does not involve MS Office or VBA, so the standard fixes don't apply. I use "InkEd.dll" in several applications built with VB6. When run in the IDE, the error is more specific:
Run-time error '-2147259 (80004005)
Method 'Text of object 'InkEdit' failed
When I examine the properties of the InkEdit object, the "Text" property does not exist. If I put the system to sleep and wake it up, the "Text" property is back and everything works properly.

J.A. Coutts

Answer 4

Hi, and thanks for reaching out. My name is Bernard a Windows fan like you. I'll be happy to help you out today.

I understand the issue you have, there is nothing to worry I am here to help, the DLL error you encounter is part of the Windows framework, in addition, this happens when there is a corrupted system file, and for us to sort out the issue, kindly follow the steps below:

Method 1. Reinstall the .Net framework using DISM :

Open Windows Powershell with administrator or CMD with Administrator (press Windows key + X, then click on Windows Powershell(Administrator)) Copy, paste, and enter the command:

DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:NetFx3 /All

Restart the PC then install the updates again.

If none will work from the above solution, I suggest doing an in-place upgrade wherein it will upgrade the device to the latest version and repair all issues without deleting any files.

Kindly follow the steps from this link:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

Let me know how it goes and I hope that helps.

Bernard