'InvalidActiveXstateException' with WMP 9.0

[hgrays]

I'm using the new version of Windows Media Player 9.0 in a new app. I've downloaded the SDK and registered the PAI and I think I've doen everything I need to do to start the project. I add the WMP component to the toolbox and then add it to my form. The build goes fine. Problem is, everytime I run the form, I get an 'InvalidActiveXStateException' error and it highlights a piece of the pre-built code. Something like...
wmpPlayer.Enabled = True
In looking up the error, it says something like the object can't be enabled until it's instantiated. If I comment out that line, I can run the form and everything appears none the worse for wear. Any ideas what the problem is?

 

[snibbe]

Hello,
If you found an answer to this problem, please let me know - I'm having the same problem.

 

[KuttimaTina]

Hi,

I am looking for the same help. Did any of u find solution?

I am able to set properties like height, width and name. But when i tried to call the method it is throwing the same exception.

Tina

 

[natuk]

Hello,

I had a similar error with a different ActiveX control. The error seems to be linked to the speed with which ActiveX controls are initiated. It seems that if I first set the properties and leave the method for last, this forces the control to initiate on time.

natuk