1: Login to the execute machine as an *Administrator*. 1: Click, *Start*, click *Run* and enter *dcomcnfg*. 1: This will bring up the *Component Services* window. -1: Click *Console Root*, click *Component Services*, click *Computers*, finally, click *DCOM Config*. +1: Click *Console Root*, click *Component Services*, click *Computers*, and finally, click *DCOM Config*. 1: Right click on the *Microsoft Excel Application* component and select *Properties*. 1: In the *General* tab, select *None* in the *Authentication Level* drop-down list. 1: In the *Identity* tab, click *This user*, and enter the name of the administrative account, *excel*, and its password.