Win98 wont start up

My computer running Windows 98 SE wont start up anymore. It says that
explorer.exe and comctl32.dll is missing and it freezes up, even though the
files are there. I can't reinstall Windows, either. I am utterly confused and
I have no clue what to do.

Try starting the computer in Safe mode(tap the F8 key repeatedly during
bootup).

Ben

"Milton027" wrote in message =
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My computer running Windows 98 SE wont start up anymore. It says that=20
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files are there. I can't reinstall Windows, either. I am utterly =
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I have no clue what to do.

http://www.colba.net/~hlebo49/comctl32.htm
Leboeuf's Comctl32.dll.

http://search.support.microsoft.com/...SD=GN&LN=EN-US MSKB
Search "Comctl32.dll"; Windows 98; Full Text; Exact Phrase; here are
three of many...

http://support.microsoft.com/default...73&Product=w98
Error Message: The Comdlg32.dll File Cannot Start
(137273) - When you try to start a program in Windows, you may receive
one of the following error messages: Error starting program. The
Comctl32.dll file cannot start. Check the file to determine the problem.
Error starting program. The Comdlg32.dll file cannot...

http://support.microsoft.com/default...17&Product=w98
Error Message: Shell32.dll Is Linked to Missing Export Comctl32.dll:386
(316517) - 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

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;298343
The Error Message "Explorer Caused an Invalid Page Fault in Module
Unknown" Is Displayed When Starting Windows
(298343) - After you upgrade Internet Explorer, when you attempt to
restart the computer you may receive an error message similar to one of
the following errors: Explorer caused an Invalid Page Fault in Module
unknown -or- The Comctl32.dll file cannot start....


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"Milton027" wrote in message
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| My computer running Windows 98 SE wont start up anymore. It says that
| explorer.exe and comctl32.dll is missing and it freezes up, even
though the
| files are there. I can't reinstall Windows, either. I am utterly
confused and
| I have no clue what to do.

Safe mode did the same thing and it gave me a BSOD when I pressed
Ctrl+Alt+Del. The BSOD said something like "Fatal exception 0D occured at
0028:C274DF7D. I tried replacing the files from the Win98 CD with the 'ext'
utility but it still does the same thing.

"Ben Myers" wrote:

Try starting the computer in Safe mode(tap the F8 key repeatedly during
bootup).

Ben

"Milton027" wrote in message ...
My computer running Windows 98 SE wont start up anymore. It says that
explorer.exe and comctl32.dll is missing and it freezes up, even though the
files are there. I can't reinstall Windows, either. I am utterly confused and
I have no clue what to do.

Milton027 wrote:
My computer running Windows 98 SE wont start up anymore. It says that
explorer.exe and comctl32.dll is missing and it freezes up, even though the
files are there. I can't reinstall Windows, either. I am utterly confused and
I have no clue what to do.

Boot up using the DOS boot floppy, move your valuable files to a safe
location, delete everything and reinstall.


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And the moon is full, completely."

Try using "Step by step confirmation". Also, please confirm that you =
extracted
the files to the correct directory.

c:\windows\explorer.exe
c:\windows\system\comctl32.dll

Ben

"Milton027" wrote in message =
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Safe mode did the same thing and it gave me a BSOD when I pressed=20
Ctrl+Alt+Del. The BSOD said something like "Fatal exception 0D occured =
at=20
0028:C274DF7D. I tried replacing the files from the Win98 CD with the =
'ext'=20
utility but it still does the same thing.
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"Ben Myers" wrote:
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Try starting the computer in Safe mode(tap the F8 key repeatedly =
during
bootup).
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Ben
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"Milton027" wrote in message =
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My computer running Windows 98 SE wont start up anymore. It says =
that=20
explorer.exe and comctl32.dll is missing and it freezes up, even =
though the=20
files are there. I can't reinstall Windows, either. I am utterly =
confused and=20
I have no clue what to do.

Try some more of the Comctl32.dll articles, or...

Explorer & IE are basically one & the same. Therefore, may as well try
this write-up, originally from a Gateway WEB site, which is a temporary
reversion to an earlier version of IE...

ONE THING: Do nothing more than stated here using Winfile, because, if
you move a file with it, you will lose that file's LFN (Long File Name)
in the destination.

Desktop Icons and Taskbar Are Missing

Affected Products: Software, System CDs
Affected Operating Systems: Windows® 98 , Windows® 98 SE,
Windows® Me

ISSUE: After starting Microsoft® Windows® 98 or Windows
Me, the taskbar is missing and there are no icons. When
starting Windows, the taskbar may flash on for a brief
second and then disappear. The only display visible is the
background wallpaper and the mouse cursor. Pressing
CTRL+ALT+DELETE brings up the Close Program dialog box,
but selecting End Task on the items on the list may not
have an effect. When the computer is started into Safe
mode, the issue still occurs. Running Scanreg /Restore
does not resolve the issue.

There have been several reports that the issue occurred
when restarting the computer after receiving a dialog box
that displays "Virus/spyware found. Do you wish to
remove?" or "Do you want to install Spyware Monitor?" The
dialog box only has Yes or No selections, and selecting
either can cause the issue. There is no X to close the
dialog box, however pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE to bring up
the Close Program dialog box lists a "Remove found
spyware?" entry, which can be end tasked.

(1) Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE, & click Shut Down.

(2) After the computer has been shut down, turn on the computer. Hold
CTRL as you boot for the Startup Menu, or begin pressing the F8 key in
one-second intervals. If you complete this step successfully, the
Microsoft Windows Startup Menu is displayed. If no menu is displayed and
Windows starts up normally, repeat this step.

(3) At the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu, use the ARROW keys to select
"Command Prompt Only", and then press the ENTER key.

(4) At the command prompt, type:
EDIT C:\Windows\System.ini
Press ENTER.

(5) In the C:\Windows\SYSTEM.INI file, locate the line of text under the
[boot] section that lists "Shell=Explorer.exe". This is typically the
third line in the file.

(6) Edit the "Shell=Explorer.exe" line by deleting the "Explorer.exe"
text and replacing it with "Winfile.exe". The line should list the
following:
Shell=Winfile.exe

(7) To save the changes...
(a) Press the ALT+F+X keys separately.
A "Save File" requestor appears.
(b) Press ENTER to save the changes and return to the command prompt.
(TAB navigates the buttons of the requestor.)

(8) At the command prompt, restart the computer by pressing the
CTRL+ALT+DELETE keys. Once Windows has restarted, it starts into the
Windows File Manager (Winfile.exe).

(9) In the File Manager window, double-click "progra~1" in the left
hand window to open the Program Files folder.

(10) Double-click "intern~1" in the left hand window to open the
Internet Explorer folder.

(11) Double-click "setup" in the left hand window to open the Setup
folder.

(12) In the File Manager window, double-click "Setup.exe" in the right
hand window to launch Internet Explorer setup.

NOTE: If the setup folder is not available, Internet Explorer has not
been updated and a previous version of Internet Explorer cannot be
restored. You cannot use this method. Close "Winfile", shut down, & post
back, or try the URL at the very bottom of this post, which is an
over-install of IE.

(13) In the Internet Explorer 6 and Internet Tools Setup window, click
OK.

(14) In the Setup Message dialog box, click Yes to restore the previous
version of Internet Explorer.

(15) Internet Explorer setup removes components.

(16) In the Internet Explorer 6 and Internet Tools - Restart Windows
dialog box, click Restart Windows.

When the computer is restarting, hold CTRL for the Startup Menu, or
begin pressing the F8 key in one-second intervals. If you complete this


step successfully, the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu is displayed. If
no menu is displayed and Windows starts up normally, repeat this step.

(17) At the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu, use the ARROW keys to select
Command prompt only, and then press ENTER.

(18) At the command prompt, type:
EDIT C:\Windows\System.ini
Press ENTER.

(19) In the C:\Windows\SYSTEM.INI file, locate the line of text under
the [boot] section that lists "Shell=Winfile.exe". This is typically the
third line in the file.

(20) Edit the "Shell=Winfile.exe" line by deleting the "Winfile.exe"
text and replacing it with "Explorer.exe". The line should list the
following:
Shell=Explorer.exe

(21) To save the changes...
(a) Press the ALT+F+X keys separately.
A "Save File" requestor appears.
(b) Press ENTER to save the changes and return to the command prompt.
(TAB navigates the buttons of the requestor.)

(22) At the command prompt, restart the computer by pressing the
CTRL+ALT+DELETE keys

(23) Windows starts to a blue screen, but will still be
accessing the hard drive for a period of time. When
finished, Windows is on the desktop with icons, but an
older version of Internet Explorer is installed. You
should update your antivirus software, and then perform
Windows Update to install a new version of Internet
Explorer again.


http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=249191
Blank Desktop or Illegal Operations Error Message After You Install
Internet Explorer. This is a temporary reversion to an earlier IE, IF
that option is present.

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=293174
Over-Install IE in Progman. This is an over-install of IE. I have a
detailed write-up for it, if you want.


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Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
PCR

"Milton027" wrote in message
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| Safe mode did the same thing and it gave me a BSOD when I pressed
| Ctrl+Alt+Del. The BSOD said something like "Fatal exception 0D occured
at
| 0028:C274DF7D. I tried replacing the files from the Win98 CD with the
'ext'
| utility but it still does the same thing.
|
| "Ben Myers" wrote:
|
| Try starting the computer in Safe mode(tap the F8 key repeatedly
during
| bootup).
|
| Ben
|
| "Milton027" wrote in message
...
| My computer running Windows 98 SE wont start up anymore. It says
that
| explorer.exe and comctl32.dll is missing and it freezes up, even
though the
| files are there. I can't reinstall Windows, either. I am utterly
confused and
| I have no clue what to do.
|