While trying to access the Microsoft component you may face an error code which is – 15c20b67 12e7 4bb6 92bb 7aff07997402. If you don’t know what it means or what it is, then you can neither fix the error nor access the component.

But don’t take any stress as long as we are here to help you. It happens when users try to access the Microsoft components without the required permission. That means you can easily access it using the proper permission.

Let’s explain more in detail below and apply the solutions to resolve this error within minutes.

What is Meant by 15c20b67 12e7 4bb6 92bb 7aff07997402 Error?

‘15c20b67 12e7 4bb6 92bb 7aff07997402’ is an APP ID that can be a barrier whenever the Microsoft components try to access DCOM (Distributed Component Object Model) server. components without the required permissions.

Most commonly, whenever you try to check the Event Viewer of the Windows system, you might get the error message- 

“The application-specific permission settings do not grant Local Activation permission for the COM Server application with CLSID

{2593F8B9-4EAF-457C-B68A-50F6B8EA6B54}

and APPID

{15C20B67-12E7-4BB6-92BB-7AFF07997402}

to the user ComputerName\Username SID (S-1-5-21-3546043924-4163678793-3661266528-1001) from address LocalHost (Using LRPC) running in the application container Unavailable SID (Unavailable). This security permission can be modified using the Component Services administrative tool.”

How to Fix 15c20b67 12e7 4bb6 92bb 7aff07997402 APP ID Related Error

The error probably may not damage your PC but create a barrier for the frequency of Microsoft components-related activities. In that sense, you need to remove the barrier that is mostly related to the permissions settings. So, you can fix the error by customizing some permission settings. The fixes will be described in detail below.

• Fix 1: Customize APPID Permission Settings
• Fix 2: Customize COM Server Permission Settings

Fix 1: Customize APP ID Permission Settings

You can fix the error by changing the APPID permission setting directly through the Registry Editor. I brief the process step by step below

Step 1

Tap the Windows and ‘R’ keys together. Consequently, you will get the ‘Run’ access. Then type ‘regedit’ into the ‘Open’ box and press ‘Ok’ at the end.

Step 2

As a result, the ‘Registry Editor’ window will appear on the screen. Here you need to copy the below path direction and paste it into the ‘Registry Editor’ address bar. 

‘Computer\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\APPID’

Then you have to hit ‘enter’.

Step 3

Next, find out the ‘15c20b67 12e7 4bb6 92bb 7aff07997402’ APPID key. While finding it, you have to right-click and select ‘Permissions…’ from the newly appeared interface.

Step 4

After that, you will see the Permission window on your screen. You have to tap on the ‘Advanced’ tab here.

Step 5

From here, you need to change the owner. To do so, you will get an option named ‘Change’ from the upper side of the interface. Click on it. 

Step 6

Then, you have to type ‘Administrators’ into the ‘Enter the object name to select’ box. And press ‘Ok’ at the end.

Step 7

Again the ‘Advanced’ interface will be visible. You have to tick mark the box of ‘Replace owner on sub containers and objects’. You will find it on the upper side of the window. Then tap the ‘Apply’ tab.

Step 8

At this step, you have to double-click on the ‘Administrators…’ option from the ‘Permission entries:’

Step 9 

Consequently, the ‘Permission Entry for {15c20b67 12e7 4bb6 92bb 7aff07997402}’ window will become evident. From here, you have to checkmark the ‘Full Control’ box under the ‘Basic permissions’ section. Then you have to press the ‘Ok’. 

Finally, close the ‘Registry Editor’ and restart the PC. Now, check the error. Hopefully, it will be solved. If it still exists, you can follow the next one.

Fix 2: Customize COM Server Permission Settings

Because the error is related to COM Server, you can customize permission settings from COM Server too. The process will be given below with some chronological steps.

Step 1

You need to tap the Windows and ‘R’ keys together. Then type ‘dcomcnfg’ on the ‘Open’ box of the ‘Run’. Click on the ‘Ok’ at the very next. 

Step 2 

Consequently, the ‘Component Services’ will become evident. Here you need to expand the following direction one by one.

Component Services > Computers > My Computer > DCOM Config

Step 3

After that, tap the ‘View’ tab from the top of the window and select ‘Detail’ option from here.

Step 4

Next, you have to find out the APPID which has required permission. Probably, it will be renamed as ‘PerAppRuntimeBroker’. While finding the APPID, you need to right-click on it and select ‘Properties’.

Step 5

As a result, you will see a newly appeared window. Here you have to tap the ‘Security’ tab. Then click on the ‘Edit’ option of the ‘Launch and Activation Permissions’ section.

Step 6

Whenever the related window will be visible, you need to tap the ‘Add’ option.

Step 7

Next, you have to type ‘LOCAL SERVICE’ into the ‘Enter the object names to select’ box inside the ‘Select Users of Groups’ interface. In the end, you need to click on ‘Ok’.

Step 8

After that, you need to tick mark on the ‘Allow’ box of ‘Local Launch’ and ‘Local Activation’. Then press ‘Ok’ to complete the fix.

Finally, restart the PC and check the error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Causes DCOM Errors?

DistributedCOM or DCOM error occurs when a service tries to connect to a remote server without the required permission. However, the error doesn’t affect the user experience as it remains in the background. 

How Do I Fix Error 10016 on Windows 11?

Error 10016 is a DCOM error. To fix this error on Windows 11, you need to delete the registry keys, turn on DCOM permission, and utilize software that is specifically designed to fix DCOM errors.

How Do I Clear DCOM Errors?

To clear DCOM errors, navigate to Computers > My Computer > DCOM Config. There, locate the name of the service and APPID from the list of DCOM services and then right-click > Select Properties and finally, click Security. There under the Launch and Activation Permission, select Edit > Add > Add a Local Service > Apply.

What Happens if I Disable DCOM?

If you disable DCOM, then you may lose some functionalities of your operating system. To be more specific, any COM objects that can be started remotely won’t work anymore on your computer. Again, the local COM+ snap-in won’t be able to connect to remote servers for enumerating their COM+ catalog.

Final Words

Hopefully, the ’15c20b67 12e7 4bb6 92bb 7aff07997402′ APPID permission settings will grant local permission and consequently, the error will be solved properly. From now, the Microsoft components will access DCOM (Distributed Component Object Model) components.