Code  80020005 - Error: Type mismatch

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Troubleshooting Code Error 80020005 - Type mismatch

Introduction to Code 80020005

This error code, 80020005 usually occurs when you execute a VBScript.  Your logon script is probably using a method called MapNetworkDrive or SetDefaultPrinter.

The Symptoms you get

The script does not set the drive letter as you would have hoped, instead you get a Windows Script Host error message.  The probable scenario is that you are trying to create a Windows logon script.

The Cause of Code 80020005

What has happened here is there are too many arguments in your VBScript method.  The MapNetworkDriveMethod just needs a drive letter and a RemotePath.  In the example below the fault is that strRemoteName and RemotePath are:

a) Both pointing to the same network share
b) Only one term is required, the other is superfluous so delete it!

Check the Source: To see which method is at fault. For example,  MapNetworkDrive or SetDefaultPrinter.

The Solution

Check the number of arguments required by the script method and compare with arguments that you employed in your script.  For example, change: 
WShNetwork.MapNetworkDrive DriveLetter, strRemoteName, RemotePath

To: - WShNetwork.MapNetworkDrive DriveLetter, RemotePath

Look for clues in the Line number, in this example note Line 9.  Incidentally, Char: 1 is not helpful, this type of error just records the first character even though the fault is further along the line.

Example 1 of  Error 80020005

Too many arguments!

Line 9 should be: WShNetwork.MapNetworkDrive DriveLetter, RemotePath

Example 2 of Script with a Code 80020005 error

Rather than too many arguments, your script has too FEW arguments.  MapNetworkDrive can take up to 5 arguments.  ' object.MapNetworkDrive 5 arguments: 
(strLocalName, strRemoteName, [bUpdateProfile], [strUser], [strPassword])

The strange situation is that if you use just the first two the script works fine, however, if you want the 4th and 5th arguments, you must include all 5.  (Not just 1,2,   4,5)

In this script you need 5 arguments and only 4 are supplied.

Line 21 has the error:
objNetwork.MapNetworkDrive strDriveLetter, strHomeServer, strUser, strPassword
objNetwork.MapNetworkDrive strDriveLetter, strHomeServer, strProfile, strUser, strPassword

This variable was declared but not used: strProfile = "False" ' Mapping stored in user Profile

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Do you need extra help?

For interpreting the WSH messages check Diagnose 800 errors.

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See also

• Mapping a Home Drive

• Printer Logon Script

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