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

Michael Carey

June 21, 2011 - One minute read - 57 words

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:

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