Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does this error mean? (ADO could not find the object in the collection corresponding to the name or ordinal reference requested by the application.)

A: This error typically means that your database does NOT have the 3 extra fields required for Active Utilities to work properly in your database.

To correct this error please add the following fields to your database structure:

Visits - Number
LastVisit - Date
AltEmail - Text


Q: I keep getting a 'Type Mismatch' error in signup.asp. How can I fix this?

A: This error is generated when the ASP Scripts can not create an instance of an ADODB Connection with your version of Microsoft Data Access Components(MDAC). You need to re-apply MDAC 2.1(and possibly your NT Service Pack) to fix this error.


Q: When I try to add a new user I get this error "Server object error 'ASP 0177 : 800a004c'".

A: You may have forgotten to register the Active Utilities DLL in your system or you may have registered it improperly. Please follow these steps to register the DLL:


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