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Why am I getting a 0x80004005 error in installation?

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Overview

You are attempting to install Avalara software or manually register a DLL, but an error message appears:

The module"xxxxxx" was loaded but the call to DllRegisterServer failed with error code 0x80004005.

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Environment

Avalara AvaTax

Resolution

  • This error indicates that you are attempting installation where permission is not allowing completion, close installation (or the Command Prompt) and re-run using Run as administrator (right click and choose Run as administrator)