Database check error when attempting to upgrade MOVEit.  Checking WEV reveals that their are permission errors with the user profile attempting to upgrade.

These Errors are quite common and there are many different error logs for them depending on the error.

What Causes the “The Application-Specific Permission Settings Do not Grant Local Activation Permission” Error?

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• Invalid Permissions: The Error occurs when a specific process doesn’t have enough permissions to access the DCOM components that are indicated in the event log.

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Note: It is possible that the system functions correctly in some cases despite this error. If that is the case, it is best to let the error be but if it is preventing a certain application from functioning correctly, follow the guide below:

This fix is provided by a third party. Before making changes to the system a back up or restore point should be taken of the system, so that a rollback can be completed in the event of unforseen results or errors caused by the solution.

Solution: Granting Access to DCOM Components

As indicated in the error message, the error is triggered when certain processes/application don’t have access to the DCOM components. Therefore, in this step, we will be granting access to those DCOM components. For that:

PRO TIP: If the issue is with your computer or a laptop/notebook you should try using Restoro Repair which can scan the repositories and replace corrupt and missing files. This works in most cases, where the issue is originated due to a system corruption. You can download Restoro by Clicking Here

1. Press “Windows” + “R” keys to open the Run prompt.
2. Type in “Regedit” and press “Enter”. Typing in “Regedit” and pressing “Enter”
3. Navigate to the following address.

   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{D63B10C5-BB46-4990-A94F-E40B9D520160}

4. Double click on the “Default” key in the right pane and note down the “Value Data” listed.
5. Navigate to the following address:

   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppID\{9CA88EE3-ACB7-47C8-AFC4-AB702511C276}

6. Right-click on the “{9CA88EE3-ACB7-47c8-AFC4-AB702511C276}” key in the left pane.
7. Click on the “Permissions” option from the list and select “Advanced“.
8. Click on the “Change” option next to the “Owner” heading.
   Note: The owner should be “Trusted Installer” or it might show “Cannot Display Owner”.
9. Click on the “Object Type” heading and select “Users”.
10. Click on the “Location” button and select your “Desktop(Name)”.
11. In the blank space, enter the username of your account.
12. Click on the “OK” button and click on “Apply” in the window. Changing Permissions for the Registry Key

    Note: Repeat the process indicated in the steps 5-12 for “HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{D63B10C5-BB46-4990-A94F-E40B9D520160}” as well.

13. Click on “OK” to close the window and open the “Permissions” window that we launched in the “Step 7”.
14. Click on “Administrators” in the “Group or User names” heading and check the “Full Control” option.
15. Select “Users” and check the “Full Control” option again.
16. Click on “Apply” to save the changes and select “OK” to close the window. Providing Full Control To users and administrators
17. Press “Windows” + “R” to open the Run prompt.
18. Type in “dcomcnfg.exe” and press “Enter“.
19. Expand the following options

    Component Services>Computers>My Computer>DCOM Config

20. In the right pane, right click on the “RunTime Broker” option and select the “Properties” button from the list.
    Note: There are two instances of the “RunTime Broker” listed in the list. Follow the step below for each one to identify the right one.
21. If the AppID listed there matches with the AppID “9CA88EE3-ACB7-47C8–AFC4–AB702511C276” in the error it means that you have selected the right instance of the application.
22. Click on the “Security” option and then check the “Customize” option for “Launch and Activation Permissions“.
23. Click on the “Edit” button and click on the “Remove” button if there is a “Windows Security” prompt.
24. Click on the “Add” button and type in “NT AUTHORITY\LOCAL SERVICE” in the “Enter The objects Name to select” option.
    Note: If NT Authority\Local Service isn’t present, try just typing in “Local Service”.
25. Click on “OK” and grand the “Local Activation” permission to the entry. Changing DCOM configurations
26. Check to see if the issue persists.

TIP: If none of the Methods have resolved the issue for you, we recommend using Restoro Repair Tool which can scan the repositories to replace corrupt and missing files. This works in most cases, where the issue is originated due to a system corruption. Restoro will also optimize your system for maximum performance. You can download Restoro by Clicking Here

This information was found on the following site:

https://appuals.com/how-to-fix-the-application-specific-permission-settings-do-not-grant-local-activation-permission-for-the-com-server-application-error/

This information is not maintained by MOVEit Support. For the most accurate troubleshooting or resolution the support department for the manufacturer should be contacted.