''OLE initialization failed: make sure that the OLE libraries are the correct version''

Symptom

Launching an OnGuard application presents the following error:
OLE initialization failed: make sure that the OLE libraries are the correct version

Resolution

Browse your Add/Remove Programs for any unknown software.
Scorpion Saver is known to cause this issue.
After removing the unknown software, run a malware scan using a third-party program such as MalWare Bytes.

Applies To

OnGuard (all versions)

Additional Information