Error: "Feenote: Cannot create ActiveX component" when previewing bills

This support note applies to:

  • AE Practice Manager (NZ)

  • AE Practice Manager (AU)

  • AO Practice Manager (NZ)

  • AO Practice Manager (AU)

Article ID: 34647

This issue is caused by components of Microsoft Office missing due to a failed installation. Please re-install Microsoft Office ensuring UAC is turned off, anti-virus and malware/spyware are disabled and you are logged in with sufficient permissions.

  1. Turn off UAC and reboot Disabling User Account Control (UAC)

  2. Have your IT professional ensure anti-virus, anti-malware and anti-spyware software are all disabled.

  3. Login to the workstation/terminal server as an administrator.

  4. Have your IT professional un-install Microsoft Office and then re-install again.

If issues persist you may need to get your IT to investigate why Microsoft Office is not installing correctly.