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i2soft

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January 23rd, 2005 12:00

regsvr32.exe not working (WS2_32.dll not registered)

Hi,

I have a new Dimension 8400 with XP SP2. When I try to install software, I keep getting errors. I tracked it down to the following:
I cannot start regsvr32.exe (that is used to install COM components). When I run the program it takes some time, then it comes back to me complaining about a missing library: WS2_32.dll. It suggests that reinstalling the application might help. The library is in the system directory of my installation.

I tried to setup different users, I even copied the (unused) Administrator account as the new default account but still no go.

Preinstalled applications seem to run.

Any suggestion how i might reinstall regsrv32? Or XP for that matter? I try to avoid to reinstall the whole computer including all preinstalled software.

Any ideas?
Thanks for your help.

Kind regards
P.K.

Conrad Stockton

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January 23rd, 2005 15:00

P.K.,

If you are logged on with a user account that does NOT have administrative privileges, you will experience this behavior if the DLL file writes to the registry, or changes files in the \System32 folder.

You need to log on with an account that has administrative privileges.

How to login as Administrator in Windows XP?
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/admins.htm

Error Message: Unable to Log You on Because of an Account Restriction
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=290109


Later, Conrad

Message Edited by Conrad on 01-23-2005 11:35 AM

Denny Denham

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January 23rd, 2005 15:00

i2soft,

The copy of WS2_32.dll which you found may be corrupted. To replace any missing or corrupted system files go to Start|Run, enter sfc /scannow and click OK. Note the space after sfc. You may be prompted to insert your Windows XP CD.

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