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missing files on windows startup?
I installed a DSL (At&T) modem and a router on my old win98se system
and now when I am booting up, it gives me four error messages (demanding a reply) during the startup. It says that these files are called for in the registry or system.inii, and that they cannot be found. These are the four files: vnetsup.vxp vredir.vxd dfs.vxd msnp32.dll After I reply "OK" to each of the four messages, then it goes ahead and completes the startup and I can access the internet just fine (streaming video and all webpages). I went to "add/remove programs" and didn't see anything I could uninstall that might help. Under settings/control panel/network I have the following elements installed: Client for Microsoft Networks Microsoft family logon Dial-up adapter Linksys Ether16 LAN Card TCPIP-dial-up adapter TCPIP-linksys ether16 Lan Card It has "Microsoft Family logon" under Primary Network Logon Under File and Print Sharing, neither box is checked. Does anyone have any idea how I go about resolving these error messages on startup? Do I need to hunt for those missing files and load them myself? Or do I just need to install something from my win98se CD - or WHAT? I sure hope I don't have to re-install windows 98se because I have a whole lot of cards and applications installed on this system that is a real headache to go through all over again. HELP! |
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missing files on windows startup?
I did some research and found more information, but, it just makes me
more confused: System.ini had a reference to MSNP32 as a bracketed item which was the last line in the file: [MSNP32] System.ini had no reference to the other three missing files. The register had references for each of the four missing files as follows: 1) for vnetsup.vxd, I found only one he [hkey_local_machine\system\currentcontrolset\vxd\vn etsup] .... "StaticVxd"="vnetsup.vxd" 2) for vredir.vxd, I found two here and he [hkey_local_machine\system\currentcontrolset\servic es\class\netclient \0001] "DriverDesc"="Client for Microsoft Networks" .... "DeviceVxDs"="vredir.vxd" and, [hkey_local_machine\system\currentcontrolseet\seerv ices\vxd\vredir] "staticVxD"="vredir.vxd" 3) for dfs.vxd, I found only one he [hkey_local_machine\system\currentcontrolset\servic es\vxd\DFS] "StaticVxD"="dfs.vxd" 4) for msnp32.dll, I found five here below: [hkey_local_machine\software\classes\clsid\{f23c14c 0-fbcf-101a- a58b-08002b2f4b0b}\InProcServer32] @="msnp32.dll" [hkey_local_machine\software\classes\clsid \{614dd2c0-7b09-101b-9b38-00aa000c4f5d}\InProcServer32] @="msnp32.dll" [hkey_local_machine\system\currentcontrolse\service s \msnp32\NetworkProvider] .... "Name="Microsoft Network" "ProviderPath"="msnp32.dll" [hkey_local_machine\system\currentcontrolset\Sessio nManager\KnownDLLs] .... "MSNP32"="MSNP32.DLL" .... [hkey_local_machine\system]currentcontrolset\control\PwdProvider \MSNP32] "Description"="Microsoft Networking" "ProviderPath"="msnp32.dll" THAT IS ALL I FOUND, and, I HAVEN'T A CLUE as to what this all means. What I do not understand is how I am able to get to the internet without any problems with so many missing files????? Also, when I find out what is wrong (or re-install windows 98se to get rid of these errors), I want this system to share files and printer with a sister PC that is also running windows 98se and has none of these errors, but which is also hooked to the same rounter and able to access the internet at the same time. Please help if anyone knows how to fix up my register and system.ini so I can proceed. Littleberry |
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missing files on windows startup?
I did some research and found more information, but, it just makes me
more confused: System.ini had a reference to MSNP32 as a bracketed item which was the last line in the file: [MSNP32] System.ini had no reference to the other three missing files. The register had references for each of the four missing files as follows: 1) for vnetsup.vxd, I found only one he [hkey_local_machine\system\currentcontrolset\vxd\vn etsup] .... "StaticVxd"="vnetsup.vxd" 2) for vredir.vxd, I found two here and he [hkey_local_machine\system\currentcontrolset\servic es\class\netclient \0001] "DriverDesc"="Client for Microsoft Networks" .... "DeviceVxDs"="vredir.vxd" and, [hkey_local_machine\system\currentcontrolseet\seerv ices\vxd\vredir] "staticVxD"="vredir.vxd" 3) for dfs.vxd, I found only one he [hkey_local_machine\system\currentcontrolset\servic es\vxd\DFS] "StaticVxD"="dfs.vxd" 4) for msnp32.dll, I found five here below: [hkey_local_machine\software\classes\clsid\{f23c14c 0-fbcf-101a- a58b-08002b2f4b0b}\InProcServer32] @="msnp32.dll" [hkey_local_machine\software\classes\clsid \{614dd2c0-7b09-101b-9b38-00aa000c4f5d}\InProcServer32] @="msnp32.dll" [hkey_local_machine\system\currentcontrolse\service s \msnp32\NetworkProvider] .... "Name="Microsoft Network" "ProviderPath"="msnp32.dll" [hkey_local_machine\system\currentcontrolset\Sessio nManager\KnownDLLs] .... "MSNP32"="MSNP32.DLL" .... [hkey_local_machine\system]currentcontrolset\control\PwdProvider \MSNP32] "Description"="Microsoft Networking" "ProviderPath"="msnp32.dll" THAT IS ALL I FOUND, and, I HAVEN'T A CLUE as to what this all means. What I do not understand is how I am able to get to the internet without any problems with so many missing files????? Also, when I find out what is wrong (or re-install windows 98se to get rid of these errors), I want this system to share files and printer with a sister PC that is also running windows 98se and has none of these errors, but which is also hooked to the same rounter and able to access the internet at the same time. Please help if anyone knows how to fix up my register and system.ini so I can proceed. Littleberry |
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missing files on windows startup?
I decided to just copy the missing files from my good win98se system
over to my system with these errors, and, it solved three of the problems, but not the last one. For Vnetsup.vxd, vredir.vxd, and dfs.vxd, I just copied these files from C:\Windows\System from one system to the other and I no longer get an error message for any of these files. I also copied Msnp32.dll from windows\system from one system to the other, and it IS THERE (under C:\Windows\System), but, I still get the error message and it hangs until I reply. The message displays as a small windows dialogue box as follows: Title: Windows Networking X Unable to load the dynamic link library msnp32.dll The system cannot find the file specified Some or all of the following feature is not available Microsoft Network OK Now, what I really don't understand is why it says it is unable to find the file when I can find it with windows explorer or the FIND option under the Start option of the taskbar. What gives here? It looks like I will just have to re-install my whole windows 98se system from scratch - unless someone knows enough about this to respond. Littleberry |
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missing files on windows startup?
I decided to just copy the missing files from my good win98se system
over to my system with these errors, and, it solved three of the problems, but not the last one. For Vnetsup.vxd, vredir.vxd, and dfs.vxd, I just copied these files from C:\Windows\System from one system to the other and I no longer get an error message for any of these files. I also copied Msnp32.dll from windows\system from one system to the other, and it IS THERE (under C:\Windows\System), but, I still get the error message and it hangs until I reply. The message displays as a small windows dialogue box as follows: Title: Windows Networking X Unable to load the dynamic link library msnp32.dll The system cannot find the file specified Some or all of the following feature is not available Microsoft Network OK Now, what I really don't understand is why it says it is unable to find the file when I can find it with windows explorer or the FIND option under the Start option of the taskbar. What gives here? It looks like I will just have to re-install my whole windows 98se system from scratch - unless someone knows enough about this to respond. Littleberry |
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missing files on windows startup?
"surface9" wrote in message ups.com... | I decided to just copy the missing files from my good win98se system | over to my system with these errors, and, it solved three of the | problems, but not the last one. For Vnetsup.vxd, vredir.vxd, and | dfs.vxd, I just copied these files from C:\Windows\System from one | system to the other and I no longer get an error message for any of | these files. | | I also copied Msnp32.dll from windows\system from one system to the | other, and it IS THERE (under C:\Windows\System), but, I still get the | error message and it hangs until I reply. The message displays as a | small windows dialogue box as follows: | | Title: Windows Networking | | X Unable to load the dynamic link library | | msnp32.dll | | The system cannot find the file specified | | Some or all of the following feature is not available | | Microsoft Network | | | OK | | | | Now, what I really don't understand is why it says it is unable to | find the file when I can find it with windows explorer or the FIND | option under the Start option of the taskbar. What gives here? It | looks like I will just have to re-install my whole windows 98se system | from scratch - unless someone knows enough about this to respond. | | Littleberry | I would question WHY you did not have those files. Was that box updated fully? 168115US8.EXE contained that file. In fact all of those files were updated over the course of time... You could TRY registering the dll, though you will likely run across other issues. From Start Run regsvr32 msnp32.dll - then shutdown/restart -- MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com ________ |
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missing files on windows startup?
"surface9" wrote in message ups.com... | I decided to just copy the missing files from my good win98se system | over to my system with these errors, and, it solved three of the | problems, but not the last one. For Vnetsup.vxd, vredir.vxd, and | dfs.vxd, I just copied these files from C:\Windows\System from one | system to the other and I no longer get an error message for any of | these files. | | I also copied Msnp32.dll from windows\system from one system to the | other, and it IS THERE (under C:\Windows\System), but, I still get the | error message and it hangs until I reply. The message displays as a | small windows dialogue box as follows: | | Title: Windows Networking | | X Unable to load the dynamic link library | | msnp32.dll | | The system cannot find the file specified | | Some or all of the following feature is not available | | Microsoft Network | | | OK | | | | Now, what I really don't understand is why it says it is unable to | find the file when I can find it with windows explorer or the FIND | option under the Start option of the taskbar. What gives here? It | looks like I will just have to re-install my whole windows 98se system | from scratch - unless someone knows enough about this to respond. | | Littleberry | I would question WHY you did not have those files. Was that box updated fully? 168115US8.EXE contained that file. In fact all of those files were updated over the course of time... You could TRY registering the dll, though you will likely run across other issues. From Start Run regsvr32 msnp32.dll - then shutdown/restart -- MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com ________ |
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missing files on windows startup?
MEB wrote:
I would question WHY you did not have those files. Was that box updated fully? 168115US8.EXE contained that file. In fact all of those files were updated over the course of time... You could TRY registering the dll, though you will likely run across other issues. From Start Run regsvr32 msnp32.dll - then shutdown/restart -- MEBhttp://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com ________ When I ran "regsvr32 msnp32.dll", I got an error message dialogue: ___________________________________ Title: RegSvr32 ! LoadLibrary("msnp32.dll") failed GetLastError returns 0x00000002 OK _____________________________________ I am realizing just how ignorant I am about networking. I managed to get my other PC (win98se) connected to the router and modem and internet all by itself without any troulbe, but, then, when I went to get this 2nd PC (also win98se) hooked up to the internet through a different port on the router, I had a lot of trouble and got really confused. I had to reboot many times and I don't remember exaclty everything I did, but, somehow, I managed to get this 2nd PC hooked up enough so that it manages to connect to the internet just fine even at the same time as the other PC. So I know the wiring is OK and the fact that they both access the internet tells me things must be ok, but, then, I don't understand that "missing file" message since I can see it very clearly with windows explorer and also using the "find" feature. Anyhow, I was hoping to get these two win98se PC's to be able to see each others harddrives and printers now that they are both successfully accessing the internet via the router - the router (linksys) box says on it that this router makes it possible for windows machines to see each others h/d's and printers - but there were NO INSTRUCTIONS as to how I go about doing that and I can't find anyting on google that explains it for me - all the writeups I find assume I already have a "local network" and they explain how to add another machine - but I didn't find any write up that will walk me through a step by step instructions of how I set up my "local network" from just having successfully connected both PC's to the internet via a router. One thing I did notice though, is that this linksys router has DHCP in its properties somewhere, so, I suppose that means I don't have to assign IP address. I went to "www.whatismyip.com", and it tells me the same address for BOTH PC's, so, I guess that means the router automatically got that address and applied it to both PC's - is that my problem? I guess maybe I shoud go ahead an re-install win98se on my 2nd machine and get back to this point without that msnp32.dll error, and then maybe I'll get an option somewhere that will let me create a "local network". Any advice I get will be greatly appreciated. By the way, what is "168115US8.EXE" - should I know what that is? littleberry |
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missing files on windows startup?
MEB wrote:
I would question WHY you did not have those files. Was that box updated fully? 168115US8.EXE contained that file. In fact all of those files were updated over the course of time... You could TRY registering the dll, though you will likely run across other issues. From Start Run regsvr32 msnp32.dll - then shutdown/restart -- MEBhttp://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com ________ When I ran "regsvr32 msnp32.dll", I got an error message dialogue: ___________________________________ Title: RegSvr32 ! LoadLibrary("msnp32.dll") failed GetLastError returns 0x00000002 OK _____________________________________ I am realizing just how ignorant I am about networking. I managed to get my other PC (win98se) connected to the router and modem and internet all by itself without any troulbe, but, then, when I went to get this 2nd PC (also win98se) hooked up to the internet through a different port on the router, I had a lot of trouble and got really confused. I had to reboot many times and I don't remember exaclty everything I did, but, somehow, I managed to get this 2nd PC hooked up enough so that it manages to connect to the internet just fine even at the same time as the other PC. So I know the wiring is OK and the fact that they both access the internet tells me things must be ok, but, then, I don't understand that "missing file" message since I can see it very clearly with windows explorer and also using the "find" feature. Anyhow, I was hoping to get these two win98se PC's to be able to see each others harddrives and printers now that they are both successfully accessing the internet via the router - the router (linksys) box says on it that this router makes it possible for windows machines to see each others h/d's and printers - but there were NO INSTRUCTIONS as to how I go about doing that and I can't find anyting on google that explains it for me - all the writeups I find assume I already have a "local network" and they explain how to add another machine - but I didn't find any write up that will walk me through a step by step instructions of how I set up my "local network" from just having successfully connected both PC's to the internet via a router. One thing I did notice though, is that this linksys router has DHCP in its properties somewhere, so, I suppose that means I don't have to assign IP address. I went to "www.whatismyip.com", and it tells me the same address for BOTH PC's, so, I guess that means the router automatically got that address and applied it to both PC's - is that my problem? I guess maybe I shoud go ahead an re-install win98se on my 2nd machine and get back to this point without that msnp32.dll error, and then maybe I'll get an option somewhere that will let me create a "local network". Any advice I get will be greatly appreciated. By the way, what is "168115US8.EXE" - should I know what that is? littleberry |
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"surface9" wrote in message oups.com... | MEB wrote: | | I would question WHY you did not have those files. Was that box updated | fully? | | 168115US8.EXE contained that file. | | In fact all of those files were updated over the course of time... | | You could TRY registering the dll, though you will likely run across other | issues. | | From Start Run regsvr32 msnp32.dll - then shutdown/restart | | -- | MEBhttp://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com | ________ | | When I ran "regsvr32 msnp32.dll", I got an error message dialogue: | | ___________________________________ | Title: RegSvr32 | | ! LoadLibrary("msnp32.dll") failed | GetLastError returns 0x00000002 | | OK | _____________________________________ | | I am realizing just how ignorant I am about networking. I managed to | get my other PC (win98se) connected to the router and modem and | internet all by itself without any trouble, but, then, when I went to | get this 2nd PC (also win98se) hooked up to the internet through a | different port on the router, I had a lot of trouble and got really | confused. I had to reboot many times and I don't remember exactly | everything I did, but, somehow, I managed to get this 2nd PC hooked up | enough so that it manages to connect to the internet just fine even at | the same time as the other PC. Well, that's good. You're farther than most when first attempting a network. | | So I know the wiring is OK and the fact that they both access the | internet tells me things must be ok, but, then, I don't understand | that "missing file" message since I can see it very clearly with | windows explorer and also using the "find" feature. That means nothing. For the system to use those files, the registry MUST know how to use them and where they are located. For instance, did you put those into Windows\System folder? | | Anyhow, I was hoping to get these two win98se PC's to be able to see | each others harddrives and printers now that they are both | successfully accessing the internet via the router - the router | (linksys) box says on it that this router makes it possible for | windows machines to see each others h/d's and printers - but there | were NO INSTRUCTIONS as to how I go about doing that and I can't find | anything on google that explains it for me - all the writeups I find | assume I already have a "local network" and they explain how to add | another machine - but I didn't find any write up that will walk me | through a step by step instructions of how I set up my "local network" | from just having successfully connected both PC's to the internet via | a router. One thing I did notice though, is that this linksys router | has DHCP in its properties somewhere, so, I suppose that means I don't | have to assign IP address. I went to "www.whatismyip.com", and it | tells me the same address for BOTH PC's, so, I guess that means the | router automatically got that address and applied it to both PC's - is | that my problem? That same address is the address of the router OR the ISP proxy or assigned address. That is one of the things that makes most think that a router supplies sufficient firewall style protection. The problem is this type and depth of probing is NOT the only probing/hacks done by Internet hackers. You will NOT find the hacker style of probing done ON the net by legitimate *public accessible* web sites as that could potential bring them under suit or potentially, criminal prosecution. Most, if not all, are limited to the suggested *standards* and *rules* [and by laws]. To run those hacker types of tests requires local and specialty *attack* servers be run against the target network, its servers, and its devices, EXACTLY as hacker might. | | I guess maybe I shooed go ahead an re-install win98se on my 2nd machine | and get back to this point without that msnp32.dll error, and then | maybe I'll get an option somewhere that will let me create a "local | network". That would likely be best, as those files ARE installed as part of the normal installation process. DO NOT try to over install, as that will generally cause the dreaded *DLL hell*. As for creating the network, that will still need to be done BY you, though the netcard adapter, and router should be found and used during the installation process. Again, I have to question why those files were NOT in your system: 1. Did you use an actual installation CDROM or upgrade CD? 2. Does your present Control Panel have a Networking Icon? 3. Did you use one of those supposed cumulative updates compilations available on the Internet rather than Windows Update or your own saved files? 4. Did you perhaps use some program or application to attempt to remove IE or some tweak program? | | Any advice I get will be greatly appreciated. | | By the way, what is "168115US8.EXE" - should I know what that is? That was an update offered by Microsoft to address Domain Password caching issues. | | littleberry | *Initial network setup with a router using DHCP.* When you connect to the Router, all the IP addresses for everything connected to the Router (except modem which will receive its address directly from the ISP) should be a 192.168.1.xxx address. The modem [in a separate modem to router configuration] would be connected to the *WAN* or *Internet* connection unless in multiple router configurations [such as WIFI and cabled, or a modem/router combo]. In that case, one router MUST be the master DHCP and the others configured as switches [receiving their addresses from the master]. Also, the secondary routers would NOT use the WAN/Internet connection, but one of the normal node connections, or one specified as the WIFI connection [for an actual WIFI connection - as a separate subnet]. If you allow the router to DHCP, then *.xxx* should automatically be 192.168.1.100 and up [depends upon the router]. So it would look somewhat like this for IP {when using winipcfg Details/More Information in 9X or ipconfig /all}: 192.168.1.100 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 for the first, 192.168.1.200 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 for the second device/computer, etc. And the Gateway as: 192.168.1.1 {the router connected to the modem} DNS could be an address from the router, or perhaps a proxy or some other server if those were installed within the network. Regardless, your Networking TCP/IP tabs should show everything disabled or automatic if the router is "taking care of business".. In *Networking* also make sure that you have the same WORKGROUP name across the network, and all are in the same subnet. Also make sure that this Simple Network has *Networking File and Printer Sharing* enabled. Make absolutely sure your Firewalls [and make sure you DO use one on each computer regardless of the supposed hardware firewall supplied by the router] have been configured to allow your network traffic [network range] AND File and Printer Sharing. Additionally, make sure there is only ONE firewall on each computer. *Okay, but I really want to assigned static IP addresses.* That will work [and may negate potential issues when brownouts, restarts, Sleep/Hibernate issues, and other things occur]. However, you must setup the DHCP, DNS, WINS [if applicable], and Gateway areas to the assigned fixed addresses. Disable the DHCP function of your router(s) when you assign these static addresses, because those address would be some of the normally assigned IPs done automatically by the DHCP function within the router. If YOU assign static addresses, then its generally recommended to make the *.xxx* shown above, between .10 and .99. This applies for your network printer as well. Make sure the printer [if network capable] accepts the assigned address [some may FORGET an address unless its one of the recommended ones from the manufacturer]. If you configure Static addressing on your computer/devices when using the router, then you also must specify a Gateway Address of 192.168.1.1 [the static IP of the router - its web interface address] and a DNS address of either 192.168.1.1; or one of the DNS addresses shown in your IP configuration [ipconfig or winipcfg] dump (while connected to the Internet and/or your local network); or as supplied by your ISP [unless you also have a DNS proxy or server involved, which may be supplying this] in the Networking tabs indicated above. Make sure you have configured the Firewall and other aspects as noted above. For further information, or special issues: http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com/re...NETWORKING.htm -- MEB http://peoplescounsel.orgfree.com ________ |
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