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Windows 98SE-can't start any programs
I can't start any programs on my computer. I get error messages:
error loading powerprof.dll A device attached to system in not functioning
the RPCRT.4 DLL file is linked to missing export NTDLL.DLL strstr (sometimes it says strnicmp)
speedkey-illegal operation
Active plus hook DLL is missing
and others involving dll files so it seems that my dll files are missing.
My system registry is OK and a system restore doesn't fix the problem. I ran a SFC and it found no errors. I tried copying RUNDLL files off the Windows s/u disk but still can't open anything.
I can get the computer into DOS and my A and D drives work(though the D drive needs to start from MY COMPUTER, it doesn't start up on its own)
I can't access the internet either.
Is there any hope in saving this or am I going to have to wipe my hard drive and start new? I have a Dimension XPS T600 with Windows 98 SE.
Thanks.
error loading powerprof.dll A device attached to system in not functioning
the RPCRT.4 DLL file is linked to missing export NTDLL.DLL strstr (sometimes it says strnicmp)
speedkey-illegal operation
Active plus hook DLL is missing
and others involving dll files so it seems that my dll files are missing.
My system registry is OK and a system restore doesn't fix the problem. I ran a SFC and it found no errors. I tried copying RUNDLL files off the Windows s/u disk but still can't open anything.
I can get the computer into DOS and my A and D drives work(though the D drive needs to start from MY COMPUTER, it doesn't start up on its own)
I can't access the internet either.
Is there any hope in saving this or am I going to have to wipe my hard drive and start new? I have a Dimension XPS T600 with Windows 98 SE.
Thanks.
- Aside from the aforementioned reference to some malware or a virus possibly being present (were your anti virus definitions up to date, and did you regularly run a malware detetction and removal tool?), if a registry restoration doesn't get you going, your options appear to be rather limited. I think if that was my system, I'd save myself some time and grief by just formatting the drive and reinstalling the OS. At that point, I'd make sure that a reputable AV application was installed and regularly updated, and that the system was regularly scanned for malware.
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Posted February 11th, 2005 16:00