Win32 COM Error – CO_E_RUNAS_VALUE_MUST_BE_AAA 0x80080016

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Error CO_E_RUNAS_VALUE_MUST_BE_AAA
0x80080016 that is returned when working with the COM-based APIs in Win32

Win32 COM Error

CO_E_RUNAS_VALUE_MUST_BE_AAA
0x80080016

Win32 COM Error Error Description

The activation requires that the RunAs value for the application is Activate As Activator.