Problem:

How can I resolve the error COM error message: Unspecified error. Offending Visual SourceSafe Object?

Resolution:

• Product Name: StarTeam
• Product Version: 2005 R2
• Product Component: Windows Client
• Platform/OS Version: Windows

Answer:

This error can be resolved by re-registering the ssapi.dll file (located in the VSS Install Directory).

The command to register a .dll file is regsvr32 (see example below)

C:\regsvr32 "enter path to the specific .dll file"

The default installation path for this file is "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\Common\VSS\win32\ssapi.dll"

Additional information on this error can also be found at: How do I enable the "Inherit from Parent" check box on the SilkTest Test Properties Dialog box?