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Error 1904. Module C:\Program Files\Rational\Rose\rose.exe failed to register. HRESULT -1073741819. Contact your support personnel

Troubleshooting


Problem

This technote provides some potential ways to resolve the error 1904 with HRESULT -1073741819 when the rose.exe file for IBM® Rational Rose® fails to register.

Resolving The Problem

Below are some possible causes of this message and ways to resolve it.

  1. Verify what graphic card you are using. There has been an issue with the XP-Matrox G550. You can work around this by restarting the machine in safe mode.
    1. Right-click on My Computer and select Properties
    2. Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager
    3. Expand the Display adapters and see if you have the XP-Matrox listed
  2. Do you have WindowBlinds installed? If so, in order to install Rational® Rose you will need to uninstall WindowBlinds. To verify that this is installed:
    1. Go to Start > Settings > Add or Remove programs
    2. Check in the list and see if WindowBlinds appears
  3. Do you have AlienGuise installed? If so, you will need to uninstall the product and then install Rational Rose. To verify that this is installed:
    1. Go to Start > Settings > Add or Remove programs
    2. Check in the list and see if AlienGuise appears

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Document Information

Modified date:
16 June 2018

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