If you use OLE Remote Automation, you must start the Automation Manager on the server computer beforeany OLE remote communication occurs. By default, this application is visible, but you can hide it so it doesn’tappear on the taskbar. To achieve this, change the shortcut to the Automation Manager so it includes the/Hidden switch:C:WindowsSystemAutMgr32.Exe /HiddenAlternatively, you can change the value of a key in the registry. For more information, see article Q138067 inthe Microsoft Knowledge Base.