shwlapi.dll error (W2K)

[the13thsword]

i get the error "The procedure entry point SHRegGetValueW could not be located in the dynamic link library SHLWAPI.dll" when i try to do just about anything. that error has kept me from installing new software, using my computer the way i'd like, etc. its very frustrating. everytime i get a msg on aim it pops up! its LAME! i've tried to replace the dll, didn't work. i've tried a couple other fixes, nothing worked. i don't want to format and reinstall because my win2k cd is messed up and i have to restart the install like 10 times. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. thanks.

[Brf]

I am thinking shlwapi is installed with IExplore, you could try reinstalling or repairing that.

[BertImmenschuh]

Seems that SHLWAPI.dll file is quite involved with Win2000 [and WinXP].
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=SHLWAPI.dll&btnG=Google+Search (http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/dlllibrary/shlwapi/>http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/dlllibrary/shlwapi/</a>
<a)

There should be 2 copies, one in C:\WINNT\System32 and the other in C:\WINNT\System32\DLLCache folders. There may be a couple other files from updates or Service Pack installations.

The file name in the Subject: line appears to be misspelled.

<font color=blue>Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement.</font color=blue>
<font color=green>Experience is a wonderful thing. It enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again.</font color=green>

[the13thsword]

thanks for your help! i ended up doing a repair installation and it fixed my problem. w00t!

[BertImmenschuh]

You're welcome.

<font color=blue>Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement.</font color=blue>
<font color=green>Experience is a wonderful thing. It enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again.</font color=green>