Problem(Abstract)
On some Windows machines, when attempting to open Analysis Studio, an error message is received when trying to either create a Blank Analysis or open the Default Analysis. The solution in this document is applicable in situations where only specific users and/or specific machines experience this issue. If all users who attempt to use Analysis Studio experience this error, the root cause may be something different and it would be best to refer to other KB documents for the "ANS-MES-0005" error.
Symptom
ANS-MES-0005: An unexpected error occurred. If the problem continues, undo your action or close and re-open your Web browser window.
Cause
A Windows Registry entry is pointing to the incorrect version of MSXML.DLL. "MSXML3.DLL" should be being used, not "MSXML.DLL".
Environment
Cognos 8
Resolving the problem
NOTE: The following solution requires a registry modification. Incorrectly modifying your registry can render your applications and/or OS inoperable. Only follow these steps if you are certain of what you are doing. If you are unsure, ask your network administrator for assistance.
The "(Default)" registry key in the "[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT]/CLSID/{2933BF90-7B36-11d2-B20E-00C04F983E60}/InProcServer32" registry folder needs to be corrected. The key should contain this pathname:
"%SystemRoot%\system32\msxml3.dll"
If the DLL referenced in the pathname is different than "MSXML3.DLL", correct it so that it is "MSXML3.DLL".
Steps:1. Locate the following registry folder in REGEDIT:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT]/CLSID/{2933BF90-7B36-11d2-B20E-00C04F983E60}/InProcServer32
2. Open the key called "(Default)" for modification. The value of the key should be "%SystemRoot%\system32\msxml3.dll" If it says "%SystemRoot%\system32\msxml.dll" make sure to correct it.
Changes take effect immediately, so Analysis Studio can be tested immediately