Shlwapi.dll is an internet explorer file so you might be able to fix this by
reinstalling the version of IE that you are using. See this article for a
technique to do so when your PC won't boot:

Recovering From a Failed Internet Explorer Upgrade in Windows 98
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;249191

To answer your question: For information on installing W98, go to:
http://home.satx.rr.com/badour/html/w98_restore.html


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Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98
Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
Knowledge Base Info:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo

"Todd" wrote in message
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Hi There,

after some help trying to reinstall windows 98 - at the
moment when i try to start the computer it comes up
required .dllfile shlwapi.dll not found and says you need
to reinstall windows. Unfortunatley this is before i can
get into the main screens to run the windows cd. how do
you run the cd from the ms dos screen? any help greatly
appreciated.

Cheers