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My niece was trying to delete Outlook (she says) and now
is says windows need to be reinstalled. She is running WinMe. When we click the ok (in the error message) another error message pops up and freezes everything. The next popup says "The shell32.dll file is linked to missing export CONCTL32.dll:388" Now what? I went to bootdisk.com and made a bootdisk and did a scan disk. that was ok. Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance. |
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I am just assuming that your error actually read 'comctl32.dll:386' ,
(pretty good assumption based on the fact that there is no conctl32.dll). The following should provide you with the needed info to get back on track.......... Heirloom, old and oughta work Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 316517 SYMPTOMS When you use Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition, you may receive an error message similar to the following: Shell32.dll is linked to missing export comctl32.dll:386 CAUSE This problem can occur if the Comctl32.dll file is the wrong version, or the file is missing or damaged. RESOLUTION To resolve this problem, extract and replace the Comctl32.dll file. To do so, use the appropriate method from this section. Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition Installed, but No Startup Disk You need a startup disk to perform the steps in the following sections of this article: Windows 98 with IDE CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Windows 98 with SCSI CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Windows Millennium Edition If you do not have a Windows startup disk, you can use any Windows 98-based computer or Windows Millennium Edition-based computer to create one. To create a Windows startup disk, follow these steps: Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add/Remove Programs. Click the Startup Disk tab, click Create Disk, and then follow the prompts to create a startup disk. After you create a startup disk, continue with the appropriate method from among the following. Windows 98 with IDE CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive If your computer has an integrated device electronics CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, use the following procedure. NOTE: To determine what type of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive that you have, see the documentation that came with your computer or CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Insert the Windows startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. On the startup menu that appears, click Load IDE CDROM Driver, and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive is D, type E in the command. Remove the Windows 98 startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Windows 98 with SCSI CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive If your computer has a small computer system interface (SCSI) CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive and an Adaptec, Mylex, or BusLogic SCSI adapter, use the following procedure. NOTE: To determine what type of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive and SCSI adapter you have, see the documentation that came with your computer, SCSI adapter, or CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Insert the Windows 98 startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. On the startup menu that appears, click Load SCSI CDROM Driver (Adaptec) or Load SCSI CDROM Driver (Mylex\BusLogic), and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following command line, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your drive is D, type E in the command. Remove the Windows 98 startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Start Your Computer from the Windows 98 CD-ROM Some computers can start from a startup CD-ROM. To determine if your computer supports this functionality, see the documentation that came with your computer. If your computer supports this functionality, configure your computer to use the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive as the startup device, and then use the following steps. NOTE: For information about how to configure your computer to use the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive as the startup device, see the documentation that came with your computer. Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, restart your computer, and then click Boot From CD-ROM when you are prompted. Click Command Prompt with CD-ROM Support (IDE) or Command Prompt with CD-ROM Support (SCSI) when you are prompted. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line. c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx drv: cd \win98 extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the drive letter that is assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Restart your computer, configure your computer to use the hard disk as the startup device, and then restart your computer again. Windows Millennium Edition Insert the Windows startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Click Start computer with CD-ROM support from the startup menu that appears, and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows Millennium Edition CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following line, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\winme\win_10.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM drive is D, type E in the command. NOTE: If you have an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) installation of Windows Millennium Edition, the Windows installation files may be stored in the following location: C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\INSTALL To extract the file, type the following line, and then press ENTER: extract /a C:\Windows\Options\Install\win_10.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system Remove the Windows startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. "Anida" wrote in message ... My niece was trying to delete Outlook (she says) and now is says windows need to be reinstalled. She is running WinMe. When we click the ok (in the error message) another error message pops up and freezes everything. The next popup says "The shell32.dll file is linked to missing export CONCTL32.dll:388" Now what? I went to bootdisk.com and made a bootdisk and did a scan disk. that was ok. Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance. |
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Thank you so much! I'll give it a try.
Anida -----Original Message----- I am just assuming that your error actually read 'comctl32.dll:386' , (pretty good assumption based on the fact that there is no conctl32.dll). The following should provide you with the needed info to get back on track.......... Heirloom, old and oughta work Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 316517 SYMPTOMS When you use Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition, you may receive an error message similar to the following: Shell32.dll is linked to missing export comctl32.dll:386 CAUSE This problem can occur if the Comctl32.dll file is the wrong version, or the file is missing or damaged. RESOLUTION To resolve this problem, extract and replace the Comctl32.dll file. To do so, use the appropriate method from this section. Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition Installed, but No Startup Disk You need a startup disk to perform the steps in the following sections of this article: Windows 98 with IDE CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Windows 98 with SCSI CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Windows Millennium Edition If you do not have a Windows startup disk, you can use any Windows 98-based computer or Windows Millennium Edition-based computer to create one. To create a Windows startup disk, follow these steps: Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add/Remove Programs. Click the Startup Disk tab, click Create Disk, and then follow the prompts to create a startup disk. After you create a startup disk, continue with the appropriate method from among the following. Windows 98 with IDE CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive If your computer has an integrated device electronics CD- ROM or DVD-ROM drive, use the following procedure. NOTE: To determine what type of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive that you have, see the documentation that came with your computer or CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Insert the Windows startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. On the startup menu that appears, click Load IDE CDROM Driver, and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD- ROM drive is D, type E in the command. Remove the Windows 98 startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Windows 98 with SCSI CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive If your computer has a small computer system interface (SCSI) CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive and an Adaptec, Mylex, or BusLogic SCSI adapter, use the following procedure. NOTE: To determine what type of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive and SCSI adapter you have, see the documentation that came with your computer, SCSI adapter, or CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Insert the Windows 98 startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. On the startup menu that appears, click Load SCSI CDROM Driver (Adaptec) or Load SCSI CDROM Driver (Mylex\BusLogic), and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following command line, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your drive is D, type E in the command. Remove the Windows 98 startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Start Your Computer from the Windows 98 CD-ROM Some computers can start from a startup CD-ROM. To determine if your computer supports this functionality, see the documentation that came with your computer. If your computer supports this functionality, configure your computer to use the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive as the startup device, and then use the following steps. NOTE: For information about how to configure your computer to use the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive as the startup device, see the documentation that came with your computer. Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, restart your computer, and then click Boot From CD-ROM when you are prompted. Click Command Prompt with CD-ROM Support (IDE) or Command Prompt with CD-ROM Support (SCSI) when you are prompted. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line. c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx drv: cd \win98 extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the drive letter that is assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Restart your computer, configure your computer to use the hard disk as the startup device, and then restart your computer again. Windows Millennium Edition Insert the Windows startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Click Start computer with CD-ROM support from the startup menu that appears, and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows Millennium Edition CD-ROM in the CD- ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following line, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\winme\win_10.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM drive is D, type E in the command. NOTE: If you have an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) installation of Windows Millennium Edition, the Windows installation files may be stored in the following location: C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\INSTALL To extract the file, type the following line, and then press ENTER: extract /a C:\Windows\Options\Install\win_10.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system Remove the Windows startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. "Anida" wrote in message ... My niece was trying to delete Outlook (she says) and now is says windows need to be reinstalled. She is running WinMe. When we click the ok (in the error message) another error message pops up and freezes everything. The next popup says "The shell32.dll file is linked to missing export CONCTL32.dll:388" Now what? I went to bootdisk.com and made a bootdisk and did a scan disk. that was ok. Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance. . |
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Hi Heirloom,
I did as you suggested and I keep getting invalid switch: /1 This is when I try to extract the missing file, comct132.dll. Anything more that you can suggest? thank you again, Anida -----Original Message----- Thank you so much! I'll give it a try. Anida -----Original Message----- I am just assuming that your error actually read 'comctl32.dll:386' , (pretty good assumption based on the fact that there is no conctl32.dll). The following should provide you with the needed info to get back on track.......... Heirloom, old and oughta work Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 316517 SYMPTOMS When you use Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition, you may receive an error message similar to the following: Shell32.dll is linked to missing export comctl32.dll:386 CAUSE This problem can occur if the Comctl32.dll file is the wrong version, or the file is missing or damaged. RESOLUTION To resolve this problem, extract and replace the Comctl32.dll file. To do so, use the appropriate method from this section. Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition Installed, but No Startup Disk You need a startup disk to perform the steps in the following sections of this article: Windows 98 with IDE CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Windows 98 with SCSI CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Windows Millennium Edition If you do not have a Windows startup disk, you can use any Windows 98-based computer or Windows Millennium Edition-based computer to create one. To create a Windows startup disk, follow these steps: Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add/Remove Programs. Click the Startup Disk tab, click Create Disk, and then follow the prompts to create a startup disk. After you create a startup disk, continue with the appropriate method from among the following. Windows 98 with IDE CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive If your computer has an integrated device electronics CD- ROM or DVD-ROM drive, use the following procedure. NOTE: To determine what type of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive that you have, see the documentation that came with your computer or CD- ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Insert the Windows startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. On the startup menu that appears, click Load IDE CDROM Driver, and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD- ROM drive is D, type E in the command. Remove the Windows 98 startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Windows 98 with SCSI CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive If your computer has a small computer system interface (SCSI) CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive and an Adaptec, Mylex, or BusLogic SCSI adapter, use the following procedure. NOTE: To determine what type of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive and SCSI adapter you have, see the documentation that came with your computer, SCSI adapter, or CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Insert the Windows 98 startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. On the startup menu that appears, click Load SCSI CDROM Driver (Adaptec) or Load SCSI CDROM Driver (Mylex\BusLogic), and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following command line, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your drive is D, type E in the command. Remove the Windows 98 startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Start Your Computer from the Windows 98 CD-ROM Some computers can start from a startup CD-ROM. To determine if your computer supports this functionality, see the documentation that came with your computer. If your computer supports this functionality, configure your computer to use the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive as the startup device, and then use the following steps. NOTE: For information about how to configure your computer to use the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive as the startup device, see the documentation that came with your computer. Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, restart your computer, and then click Boot From CD-ROM when you are prompted. Click Command Prompt with CD-ROM Support (IDE) or Command Prompt with CD-ROM Support (SCSI) when you are prompted. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line. c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx drv: cd \win98 extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the drive letter that is assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Restart your computer, configure your computer to use the hard disk as the startup device, and then restart your computer again. Windows Millennium Edition Insert the Windows startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Click Start computer with CD-ROM support from the startup menu that appears, and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows Millennium Edition CD-ROM in the CD- ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following line, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\winme\win_10.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM drive is D, type E in the command. NOTE: If you have an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) installation of Windows Millennium Edition, the Windows installation files may be stored in the following location: C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\INSTALL To extract the file, type the following line, and then press ENTER: extract /a C:\Windows\Options\Install\win_10.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system Remove the Windows startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. "Anida" wrote in message .. . My niece was trying to delete Outlook (she says) and now is says windows need to be reinstalled. She is running WinMe. When we click the ok (in the error message) another error message pops up and freezes everything. The next popup says "The shell32.dll file is linked to missing export CONCTL32.dll:388" Now what? I went to bootdisk.com and made a bootdisk and did a scan disk. that was ok. Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance. . . |
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Anida - try again this time using /L rather than a numeric.
-- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's or http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/f.../Mar27pmvp.asp "Anida" wrote in message ... Hi Heirloom, I did as you suggested and I keep getting invalid switch: /1 This is when I try to extract the missing file, comct132.dll. Anything more that you can suggest? thank you again, Anida -----Original Message----- Thank you so much! I'll give it a try. Anida -----Original Message----- I am just assuming that your error actually read 'comctl32.dll:386' , (pretty good assumption based on the fact that there is no conctl32.dll). The following should provide you with the needed info to get back on track.......... Heirloom, old and oughta work Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 316517 SYMPTOMS When you use Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition, you may receive an error message similar to the following: Shell32.dll is linked to missing export comctl32.dll:386 CAUSE This problem can occur if the Comctl32.dll file is the wrong version, or the file is missing or damaged. RESOLUTION To resolve this problem, extract and replace the Comctl32.dll file. To do so, use the appropriate method from this section. Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition Installed, but No Startup Disk You need a startup disk to perform the steps in the following sections of this article: Windows 98 with IDE CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Windows 98 with SCSI CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Windows Millennium Edition If you do not have a Windows startup disk, you can use any Windows 98-based computer or Windows Millennium Edition-based computer to create one. To create a Windows startup disk, follow these steps: Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add/Remove Programs. Click the Startup Disk tab, click Create Disk, and then follow the prompts to create a startup disk. After you create a startup disk, continue with the appropriate method from among the following. Windows 98 with IDE CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive If your computer has an integrated device electronics CD- ROM or DVD-ROM drive, use the following procedure. NOTE: To determine what type of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive that you have, see the documentation that came with your computer or CD- ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Insert the Windows startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. On the startup menu that appears, click Load IDE CDROM Driver, and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD- ROM drive is D, type E in the command. Remove the Windows 98 startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Windows 98 with SCSI CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive If your computer has a small computer system interface (SCSI) CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive and an Adaptec, Mylex, or BusLogic SCSI adapter, use the following procedure. NOTE: To determine what type of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive and SCSI adapter you have, see the documentation that came with your computer, SCSI adapter, or CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Insert the Windows 98 startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. On the startup menu that appears, click Load SCSI CDROM Driver (Adaptec) or Load SCSI CDROM Driver (Mylex\BusLogic), and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following command line, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your drive is D, type E in the command. Remove the Windows 98 startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Start Your Computer from the Windows 98 CD-ROM Some computers can start from a startup CD-ROM. To determine if your computer supports this functionality, see the documentation that came with your computer. If your computer supports this functionality, configure your computer to use the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive as the startup device, and then use the following steps. NOTE: For information about how to configure your computer to use the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive as the startup device, see the documentation that came with your computer. Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, restart your computer, and then click Boot From CD-ROM when you are prompted. Click Command Prompt with CD-ROM Support (IDE) or Command Prompt with CD-ROM Support (SCSI) when you are prompted. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line. c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx drv: cd \win98 extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the drive letter that is assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Restart your computer, configure your computer to use the hard disk as the startup device, and then restart your computer again. Windows Millennium Edition Insert the Windows startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Click Start computer with CD-ROM support from the startup menu that appears, and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows Millennium Edition CD-ROM in the CD- ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following line, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\winme\win_10.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM drive is D, type E in the command. NOTE: If you have an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) installation of Windows Millennium Edition, the Windows installation files may be stored in the following location: C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\INSTALL To extract the file, type the following line, and then press ENTER: extract /a C:\Windows\Options\Install\win_10.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system Remove the Windows startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. "Anida" wrote in message .. . My niece was trying to delete Outlook (she says) and now is says windows need to be reinstalled. She is running WinMe. When we click the ok (in the error message) another error message pops up and freezes everything. The next popup says "The shell32.dll file is linked to missing export CONCTL32.dll:388" Now what? I went to bootdisk.com and made a bootdisk and did a scan disk. that was ok. Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance. . . |
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Noel,
Thank you for responding. I did as you suggeted, using L instead of 1. This time it says the comct132.dll could not open. This sure is frustrating, but my niece is counting on me! LOL! -----Original Message----- Anida - try again this time using /L rather than a numeric. -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's or http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/f.../2001/Mar01/Ma r27pmvp.asp "Anida" wrote in message ... Hi Heirloom, I did as you suggested and I keep getting invalid switch: /1 This is when I try to extract the missing file, comct132.dll. Anything more that you can suggest? thank you again, Anida -----Original Message----- Thank you so much! I'll give it a try. Anida -----Original Message----- I am just assuming that your error actually read 'comctl32.dll:386' , (pretty good assumption based on the fact that there is no conctl32.dll). The following should provide you with the needed info to get back on track.......... Heirloom, old and oughta work Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 316517 SYMPTOMS When you use Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition, you may receive an error message similar to the following: Shell32.dll is linked to missing export comctl32.dll:386 CAUSE This problem can occur if the Comctl32.dll file is the wrong version, or the file is missing or damaged. RESOLUTION To resolve this problem, extract and replace the Comctl32.dll file. To do so, use the appropriate method from this section. Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition Installed, but No Startup Disk You need a startup disk to perform the steps in the following sections of this article: Windows 98 with IDE CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Windows 98 with SCSI CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Windows Millennium Edition If you do not have a Windows startup disk, you can use any Windows 98-based computer or Windows Millennium Edition-based computer to create one. To create a Windows startup disk, follow these steps: Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add/Remove Programs. Click the Startup Disk tab, click Create Disk, and then follow the prompts to create a startup disk. After you create a startup disk, continue with the appropriate method from among the following. Windows 98 with IDE CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive If your computer has an integrated device electronics CD- ROM or DVD-ROM drive, use the following procedure. NOTE: To determine what type of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive that you have, see the documentation that came with your computer or CD- ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Insert the Windows startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. On the startup menu that appears, click Load IDE CDROM Driver, and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD- ROM drive is D, type E in the command. Remove the Windows 98 startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Windows 98 with SCSI CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive If your computer has a small computer system interface (SCSI) CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive and an Adaptec, Mylex, or BusLogic SCSI adapter, use the following procedure. NOTE: To determine what type of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive and SCSI adapter you have, see the documentation that came with your computer, SCSI adapter, or CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Insert the Windows 98 startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. On the startup menu that appears, click Load SCSI CDROM Driver (Adaptec) or Load SCSI CDROM Driver (Mylex\BusLogic), and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following command line, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your drive is D, type E in the command. Remove the Windows 98 startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Start Your Computer from the Windows 98 CD-ROM Some computers can start from a startup CD-ROM. To determine if your computer supports this functionality, see the documentation that came with your computer. If your computer supports this functionality, configure your computer to use the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive as the startup device, and then use the following steps. NOTE: For information about how to configure your computer to use the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive as the startup device, see the documentation that came with your computer. Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, restart your computer, and then click Boot From CD-ROM when you are prompted. Click Command Prompt with CD-ROM Support (IDE) or Command Prompt with CD-ROM Support (SCSI) when you are prompted. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line. c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx drv: cd \win98 extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the drive letter that is assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Restart your computer, configure your computer to use the hard disk as the startup device, and then restart your computer again. Windows Millennium Edition Insert the Windows startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Click Start computer with CD-ROM support from the startup menu that appears, and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows Millennium Edition CD-ROM in the CD- ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following line, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\winme\win_10.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM drive is D, type E in the command. NOTE: If you have an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) installation of Windows Millennium Edition, the Windows installation files may be stored in the following location: C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\INSTALL To extract the file, type the following line, and then press ENTER: extract /a C:\Windows\Options\Install\win_10.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system Remove the Windows startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. "Anida" wrote in message .. . My niece was trying to delete Outlook (she says) and now is says windows need to be reinstalled. She is running WinMe. When we click the ok (in the error message) another error message pops up and freezes everything. The next popup says "The shell32.dll file is linked to missing export CONCTL32.dll:388" Now what? I went to bootdisk.com and made a bootdisk and did a scan disk. that was ok. Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance. . . . |
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again, it's
COMCTL32.DLL /L -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's or http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/f.../Mar27pmvp.asp "Anida" wrote in message ... Noel, Thank you for responding. I did as you suggeted, using L instead of 1. This time it says the comct132.dll could not open. This sure is frustrating, but my niece is counting on me! LOL! -----Original Message----- Anida - try again this time using /L rather than a numeric. -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's or http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/f.../2001/Mar01/Ma r27pmvp.asp "Anida" wrote in message ... Hi Heirloom, I did as you suggested and I keep getting invalid switch: /1 This is when I try to extract the missing file, comct132.dll. Anything more that you can suggest? thank you again, Anida -----Original Message----- Thank you so much! I'll give it a try. Anida -----Original Message----- I am just assuming that your error actually read 'comctl32.dll:386' , (pretty good assumption based on the fact that there is no conctl32.dll). The following should provide you with the needed info to get back on track.......... Heirloom, old and oughta work Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 316517 SYMPTOMS When you use Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition, you may receive an error message similar to the following: Shell32.dll is linked to missing export comctl32.dll:386 CAUSE This problem can occur if the Comctl32.dll file is the wrong version, or the file is missing or damaged. RESOLUTION To resolve this problem, extract and replace the Comctl32.dll file. To do so, use the appropriate method from this section. Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition Installed, but No Startup Disk You need a startup disk to perform the steps in the following sections of this article: Windows 98 with IDE CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Windows 98 with SCSI CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Windows Millennium Edition If you do not have a Windows startup disk, you can use any Windows 98-based computer or Windows Millennium Edition-based computer to create one. To create a Windows startup disk, follow these steps: Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add/Remove Programs. Click the Startup Disk tab, click Create Disk, and then follow the prompts to create a startup disk. After you create a startup disk, continue with the appropriate method from among the following. Windows 98 with IDE CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive If your computer has an integrated device electronics CD- ROM or DVD-ROM drive, use the following procedure. NOTE: To determine what type of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive that you have, see the documentation that came with your computer or CD- ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Insert the Windows startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. On the startup menu that appears, click Load IDE CDROM Driver, and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD- ROM drive is D, type E in the command. Remove the Windows 98 startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Windows 98 with SCSI CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive If your computer has a small computer system interface (SCSI) CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive and an Adaptec, Mylex, or BusLogic SCSI adapter, use the following procedure. NOTE: To determine what type of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive and SCSI adapter you have, see the documentation that came with your computer, SCSI adapter, or CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Insert the Windows 98 startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. On the startup menu that appears, click Load SCSI CDROM Driver (Adaptec) or Load SCSI CDROM Driver (Mylex\BusLogic), and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following command line, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your drive is D, type E in the command. Remove the Windows 98 startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Start Your Computer from the Windows 98 CD-ROM Some computers can start from a startup CD-ROM. To determine if your computer supports this functionality, see the documentation that came with your computer. If your computer supports this functionality, configure your computer to use the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive as the startup device, and then use the following steps. NOTE: For information about how to configure your computer to use the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive as the startup device, see the documentation that came with your computer. Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, restart your computer, and then click Boot From CD-ROM when you are prompted. Click Command Prompt with CD-ROM Support (IDE) or Command Prompt with CD-ROM Support (SCSI) when you are prompted. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line. c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx drv: cd \win98 extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the drive letter that is assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Restart your computer, configure your computer to use the hard disk as the startup device, and then restart your computer again. Windows Millennium Edition Insert the Windows startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Click Start computer with CD-ROM support from the startup menu that appears, and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows Millennium Edition CD-ROM in the CD- ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following line, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\winme\win_10.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM drive is D, type E in the command. NOTE: If you have an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) installation of Windows Millennium Edition, the Windows installation files may be stored in the following location: C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\INSTALL To extract the file, type the following line, and then press ENTER: extract /a C:\Windows\Options\Install\win_10.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system Remove the Windows startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. "Anida" wrote in message .. . My niece was trying to delete Outlook (she says) and now is says windows need to be reinstalled. She is running WinMe. When we click the ok (in the error message) another error message pops up and freezes everything. The next popup says "The shell32.dll file is linked to missing export CONCTL32.dll:388" Now what? I went to bootdisk.com and made a bootdisk and did a scan disk. that was ok. Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance. . . . |
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If Noel's suggestion does not work for you.....consider looking at one or
more of the following on how to extract a .cab file. KB 129605 - "HOW TO: Extract Original Compressed Windows Files" (http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=129605). KB 265371 - "How to Extract and Replace a Protected File in Windows Me" (http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=265371) KB 259687 - "Unable to Extract Files Using the System Configuration Utility" (http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=259687) KB 267465 - "Unable to Extract Cabinet Files to Certain Locations" (http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=267465) Heirloom, old and it oughta work "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... again, it's COMCTL32.DLL /L -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's or http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/f.../Mar27pmvp.asp "Anida" wrote in message ... Noel, Thank you for responding. I did as you suggeted, using L instead of 1. This time it says the comct132.dll could not open. This sure is frustrating, but my niece is counting on me! LOL! -----Original Message----- Anida - try again this time using /L rather than a numeric. -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's or http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/f.../2001/Mar01/Ma r27pmvp.asp "Anida" wrote in message ... Hi Heirloom, I did as you suggested and I keep getting invalid switch: /1 This is when I try to extract the missing file, comct132.dll. Anything more that you can suggest? thank you again, Anida -----Original Message----- Thank you so much! I'll give it a try. Anida -----Original Message----- I am just assuming that your error actually read 'comctl32.dll:386' , (pretty good assumption based on the fact that there is no conctl32.dll). The following should provide you with the needed info to get back on track.......... Heirloom, old and oughta work Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 316517 SYMPTOMS When you use Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition, you may receive an error message similar to the following: Shell32.dll is linked to missing export comctl32.dll:386 CAUSE This problem can occur if the Comctl32.dll file is the wrong version, or the file is missing or damaged. RESOLUTION To resolve this problem, extract and replace the Comctl32.dll file. To do so, use the appropriate method from this section. Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition Installed, but No Startup Disk You need a startup disk to perform the steps in the following sections of this article: Windows 98 with IDE CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Windows 98 with SCSI CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Windows Millennium Edition If you do not have a Windows startup disk, you can use any Windows 98-based computer or Windows Millennium Edition-based computer to create one. To create a Windows startup disk, follow these steps: Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add/Remove Programs. Click the Startup Disk tab, click Create Disk, and then follow the prompts to create a startup disk. After you create a startup disk, continue with the appropriate method from among the following. Windows 98 with IDE CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive If your computer has an integrated device electronics CD- ROM or DVD-ROM drive, use the following procedure. NOTE: To determine what type of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive that you have, see the documentation that came with your computer or CD- ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Insert the Windows startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. On the startup menu that appears, click Load IDE CDROM Driver, and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD- ROM drive is D, type E in the command. Remove the Windows 98 startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Windows 98 with SCSI CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive If your computer has a small computer system interface (SCSI) CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive and an Adaptec, Mylex, or BusLogic SCSI adapter, use the following procedure. NOTE: To determine what type of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive and SCSI adapter you have, see the documentation that came with your computer, SCSI adapter, or CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Insert the Windows 98 startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. On the startup menu that appears, click Load SCSI CDROM Driver (Adaptec) or Load SCSI CDROM Driver (Mylex\BusLogic), and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following command line, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your drive is D, type E in the command. Remove the Windows 98 startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Start Your Computer from the Windows 98 CD-ROM Some computers can start from a startup CD-ROM. To determine if your computer supports this functionality, see the documentation that came with your computer. If your computer supports this functionality, configure your computer to use the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive as the startup device, and then use the following steps. NOTE: For information about how to configure your computer to use the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive as the startup device, see the documentation that came with your computer. Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, restart your computer, and then click Boot From CD-ROM when you are prompted. Click Command Prompt with CD-ROM Support (IDE) or Command Prompt with CD-ROM Support (SCSI) when you are prompted. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line. c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx drv: cd \win98 extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the drive letter that is assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Restart your computer, configure your computer to use the hard disk as the startup device, and then restart your computer again. Windows Millennium Edition Insert the Windows startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Click Start computer with CD-ROM support from the startup menu that appears, and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows Millennium Edition CD-ROM in the CD- ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following line, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\winme\win_10.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM drive is D, type E in the command. NOTE: If you have an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) installation of Windows Millennium Edition, the Windows installation files may be stored in the following location: C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\INSTALL To extract the file, type the following line, and then press ENTER: extract /a C:\Windows\Options\Install\win_10.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system Remove the Windows startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. "Anida" wrote in message .. . My niece was trying to delete Outlook (she says) and now is says windows need to be reinstalled. She is running WinMe. When we click the ok (in the error message) another error message pops up and freezes everything. The next popup says "The shell32.dll file is linked to missing export CONCTL32.dll:388" Now what? I went to bootdisk.com and made a bootdisk and did a scan disk. that was ok. Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance. . . . |
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where needed: COMCTL32.DLL /L I noticed you had comct132.dll.......... Heirloom, old and gotta git it right "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... again, it's COMCTL32.DLL /L -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's or http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/f.../Mar27pmvp.asp "Anida" wrote in message ... Noel, Thank you for responding. I did as you suggeted, using L instead of 1. This time it says the comct132.dll could not open. This sure is frustrating, but my niece is counting on me! LOL! -----Original Message----- Anida - try again this time using /L rather than a numeric. -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's or http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/f.../2001/Mar01/Ma r27pmvp.asp "Anida" wrote in message ... Hi Heirloom, I did as you suggested and I keep getting invalid switch: /1 This is when I try to extract the missing file, comct132.dll. Anything more that you can suggest? thank you again, Anida -----Original Message----- Thank you so much! I'll give it a try. Anida -----Original Message----- I am just assuming that your error actually read 'comctl32.dll:386' , (pretty good assumption based on the fact that there is no conctl32.dll). The following should provide you with the needed info to get back on track.......... Heirloom, old and oughta work Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 316517 SYMPTOMS When you use Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition, you may receive an error message similar to the following: Shell32.dll is linked to missing export comctl32.dll:386 CAUSE This problem can occur if the Comctl32.dll file is the wrong version, or the file is missing or damaged. RESOLUTION To resolve this problem, extract and replace the Comctl32.dll file. To do so, use the appropriate method from this section. Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition Installed, but No Startup Disk You need a startup disk to perform the steps in the following sections of this article: Windows 98 with IDE CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Windows 98 with SCSI CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Windows Millennium Edition If you do not have a Windows startup disk, you can use any Windows 98-based computer or Windows Millennium Edition-based computer to create one. To create a Windows startup disk, follow these steps: Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add/Remove Programs. Click the Startup Disk tab, click Create Disk, and then follow the prompts to create a startup disk. After you create a startup disk, continue with the appropriate method from among the following. Windows 98 with IDE CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive If your computer has an integrated device electronics CD- ROM or DVD-ROM drive, use the following procedure. NOTE: To determine what type of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive that you have, see the documentation that came with your computer or CD- ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Insert the Windows startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. On the startup menu that appears, click Load IDE CDROM Driver, and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD- ROM drive is D, type E in the command. Remove the Windows 98 startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Windows 98 with SCSI CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive If your computer has a small computer system interface (SCSI) CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive and an Adaptec, Mylex, or BusLogic SCSI adapter, use the following procedure. NOTE: To determine what type of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive and SCSI adapter you have, see the documentation that came with your computer, SCSI adapter, or CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Insert the Windows 98 startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. On the startup menu that appears, click Load SCSI CDROM Driver (Adaptec) or Load SCSI CDROM Driver (Mylex\BusLogic), and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following command line, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your drive is D, type E in the command. Remove the Windows 98 startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Start Your Computer from the Windows 98 CD-ROM Some computers can start from a startup CD-ROM. To determine if your computer supports this functionality, see the documentation that came with your computer. If your computer supports this functionality, configure your computer to use the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive as the startup device, and then use the following steps. NOTE: For information about how to configure your computer to use the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive as the startup device, see the documentation that came with your computer. Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, restart your computer, and then click Boot From CD-ROM when you are prompted. Click Command Prompt with CD-ROM Support (IDE) or Command Prompt with CD-ROM Support (SCSI) when you are prompted. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line. c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx drv: cd \win98 extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the drive letter that is assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Restart your computer, configure your computer to use the hard disk as the startup device, and then restart your computer again. Windows Millennium Edition Insert the Windows startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Click Start computer with CD-ROM support from the startup menu that appears, and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows Millennium Edition CD-ROM in the CD- ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following line, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\winme\win_10.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM drive is D, type E in the command. NOTE: If you have an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) installation of Windows Millennium Edition, the Windows installation files may be stored in the following location: C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\INSTALL To extract the file, type the following line, and then press ENTER: extract /a C:\Windows\Options\Install\win_10.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system Remove the Windows startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. "Anida" wrote in message .. . My niece was trying to delete Outlook (she says) and now is says windows need to be reinstalled. She is running WinMe. When we click the ok (in the error message) another error message pops up and freezes everything. The next popup says "The shell32.dll file is linked to missing export CONCTL32.dll:388" Now what? I went to bootdisk.com and made a bootdisk and did a scan disk. that was ok. Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance. . . . |
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Thank you, Noel and Heirloom. I have tried all
suggestions, but to no avail. ( I am using COMCTL32.DLL, not the number 1) I'll keep trying. -----Original Message----- If Noel's suggestion does not work for you.....consider looking at one or more of the following on how to extract a .cab file. KB 129605 - "HOW TO: Extract Original Compressed Windows Files" (http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=129605). KB 265371 - "How to Extract and Replace a Protected File in Windows Me" (http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=265371) KB 259687 - "Unable to Extract Files Using the System Configuration Utility" (http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=259687) KB 267465 - "Unable to Extract Cabinet Files to Certain Locations" (http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=267465) Heirloom, old and it oughta work "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... again, it's COMCTL32.DLL /L -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's or http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/f...2001/Mar01/Mar 27pmvp.asp "Anida" wrote in message ... Noel, Thank you for responding. I did as you suggeted, using L instead of 1. This time it says the comct132.dll could not open. This sure is frustrating, but my niece is counting on me! LOL! -----Original Message----- Anida - try again this time using /L rather than a numeric. -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's or http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/f.../2001/Mar01/Ma r27pmvp.asp "Anida" wrote in message ... Hi Heirloom, I did as you suggested and I keep getting invalid switch: /1 This is when I try to extract the missing file, comct132.dll. Anything more that you can suggest? thank you again, Anida -----Original Message----- Thank you so much! I'll give it a try. Anida -----Original Message----- I am just assuming that your error actually read 'comctl32.dll:386' , (pretty good assumption based on the fact that there is no conctl32.dll). The following should provide you with the needed info to get back on track.......... Heirloom, old and oughta work Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 316517 SYMPTOMS When you use Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition, you may receive an error message similar to the following: Shell32.dll is linked to missing export comctl32.dll:386 CAUSE This problem can occur if the Comctl32.dll file is the wrong version, or the file is missing or damaged. RESOLUTION To resolve this problem, extract and replace the Comctl32.dll file. To do so, use the appropriate method from this section. Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition Installed, but No Startup Disk You need a startup disk to perform the steps in the following sections of this article: Windows 98 with IDE CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Windows 98 with SCSI CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Windows Millennium Edition If you do not have a Windows startup disk, you can use any Windows 98-based computer or Windows Millennium Edition-based computer to create one. To create a Windows startup disk, follow these steps: Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add/Remove Programs. Click the Startup Disk tab, click Create Disk, and then follow the prompts to create a startup disk. After you create a startup disk, continue with the appropriate method from among the following. Windows 98 with IDE CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive If your computer has an integrated device electronics CD- ROM or DVD-ROM drive, use the following procedure. NOTE: To determine what type of CD-ROM or DVD- ROM drive that you have, see the documentation that came with your computer or CD- ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Insert the Windows startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. On the startup menu that appears, click Load IDE CDROM Driver, and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD- ROM drive is D, type E in the command. Remove the Windows 98 startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Windows 98 with SCSI CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive If your computer has a small computer system interface (SCSI) CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive and an Adaptec, Mylex, or BusLogic SCSI adapter, use the following procedure. NOTE: To determine what type of CD-ROM or DVD- ROM drive and SCSI adapter you have, see the documentation that came with your computer, SCSI adapter, or CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Insert the Windows 98 startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. On the startup menu that appears, click Load SCSI CDROM Driver (Adaptec) or Load SCSI CDROM Driver (Mylex\BusLogic), and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following command line, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your drive is D, type E in the command. Remove the Windows 98 startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Start Your Computer from the Windows 98 CD-ROM Some computers can start from a startup CD-ROM. To determine if your computer supports this functionality, see the documentation that came with your computer. If your computer supports this functionality, configure your computer to use the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive as the startup device, and then use the following steps. NOTE: For information about how to configure your computer to use the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive as the startup device, see the documentation that came with your computer. Insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, restart your computer, and then click Boot From CD-ROM when you are prompted. Click Command Prompt with CD-ROM Support (IDE) or Command Prompt with CD-ROM Support (SCSI) when you are prompted. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line. c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx drv: cd \win98 extract /a drv:\win98\win98_29.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the drive letter that is assigned to your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Restart your computer, configure your computer to use the hard disk as the startup device, and then restart your computer again. Windows Millennium Edition Insert the Windows startup disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. Click Start computer with CD-ROM support from the startup menu that appears, and then press ENTER. At the command prompt, type the following commands. Press ENTER after each command line: c: cd \windows\system ren comctl32.dll comctl32.xxx a: Insert the Windows Millennium Edition CD-ROM in the CD- ROM or DVD-ROM drive, type the following line, and then press ENTER: extract /a drv:\winme\win_10.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system where drv is the letter that alphabetically follows the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM drive. For example, if the drive letter that is normally assigned to your CD-ROM drive is D, type E in the command. NOTE: If you have an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) installation of Windows Millennium Edition, the Windows installation files may be stored in the following location: C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\INSTALL To extract the file, type the following line, and then press ENTER: extract /a C:\Windows\Options\Install\win_10.cab comctl32.dll /l c:\windows\system Remove the Windows startup disk from the floppy disk drive, and then restart your computer. "Anida" wrote in message .. . My niece was trying to delete Outlook (she says) and now is says windows need to be reinstalled. She is running WinMe. When we click the ok (in the error message) another error message pops up and freezes everything. The next popup says "The shell32.dll file is linked to missing export CONCTL32.dll:388" Now what? I went to bootdisk.com and made a bootdisk and did a scan disk. that was ok. Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance. . . . . |
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