Filename or class name not found during Automation operation (Error 432)

The GetObject function requires either a valid file name with a path specification, or the name of a class that is registered with the system. This error has the following cause and solution:

• The name specified for file name or class in a call to the GetObject function could not be found. Check the names and try again. Make sure the name used for the class parameter matches that registered with the system.

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