Cannot create InfoPath.ExternalApplication object. Error code = 0×80080005

Issue: Error message when you install an InfoPath 2007 Client Form Template (i.e. a non browser-enabled form) on a Windows Vista or higher computer: “Cannot create InfoPath.ExternalApplication object. Error code = 0×80080005

Resolution: To work around this issue simply:

  1. Oen Windows Task Manager
  2. Stop any InfoPath or Microsoft Outlook process
  3. Restart the installation of the Form Template