error starting programm shl.wapi.dll. file MSN Messenger

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aI hve Windows 98 Pentium 4, MSN Messenger 6,.2
Received the following popup

THE SHL.WAPI.DLL file is linked to missing user 32Dll:Register\Windows
Messenger

What does this mean and how to fix it

Obliged if anyone can help
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Hi est z:-)
aI hve Windows 98 Pentium 4, MSN Messenger 6,.2
Received the following popup

THE SHL.WAPI.DLL file is linked to missing user
32Dll:Register\Windows Messenger

What does this mean and how to fix it

Obliged if anyone can help

The problem is that some programs load copies of two DLL files,
'Shlwapi.dll' and 'Urlmon.dll' into one of its subdirectories. Then when you
run it, these versions may conflict with the ones in the
'C:\windows\system\' folder. The fix is simply to rename the files in the
program subdirectory as described below


Try these steps:

1. Click START \ Find \ Files or Folders
2. Type 'Shlwapi.dll' (without quotes) and click 'Find Now'
3. You should come up with at least two copies of the file. One will be in a
Windows subdirectory - it's the good one. The other will be in 'C:\Program
Files\(program folder name)\(subdirectory name). It's the one causing the
problem. Right click it with the mouse and select 'Rename' from the menu
that comes up. Rename it to 'Shlwapi.old' and click 'OK'
4. Still in the 'Find' box: Type in 'Urlmon.dll' and click 'Find Now'. Again
you will find two copies. Click the one in the program folder subdirectory
and rename it to 'Urlmon.old'. Close the 'Find Files' dialog box.

NOTE: If you have any trouble with renaming the files, you can just as
easily drag them to the Recycle Bin. However, I prefer to rename them
instead of deleteing them until I know all is going to work properly.


If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
with the details and any error messages.

Hope this helps

Jan :)
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Hi Jan Ii
Thank u for your help.
I tried what u mentioned below for shwapi.dll the ontly thing that showed
was: c:\Windows\s... 366Kb
just to make sure (before doing anything) i tried it again, and then
NOTHING showed. so didn't do anyting

for the Urlom.dll, no items shown

Now what does one do?
 
Hi est :-)

If you have followed all the instructions, and are not finding even one of
these files, then you may have a hijacker, malware, spyware or parasites on
your system causing this problem. In addition to running your updated
anti-virus program, you should do the following to be sure none of these are
present on your system. Some variants of malware can replicate themselves
over and over if not removed properly. Please follow all instructions
carefully to be sure your system is thoroughly cleaned:

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Be sure to run CWShredder, Ad-aware and Spybot.
Also be sure to use the HijackThis. Please do not post your log to this
newsgroup, but to the SpywareInfo or the Aumha HiJackThis forums
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30, to allow the experts there to
evaluate your log and advise you of the necessary steps to clean your
system.

Also.........

Courtesy of Jim Byrd -

Download Sysclean.com, from Trend Micro, here:
http://www.trendmicro.com/download/dcs.asp along with the latest pattern
file, here:
http://www.trendmicro.com/download/pattern.asp
Be sure to read the "How-to" info here:
http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/products/tsc/readme.txt
You might also want to get Art's updater, SYS-UP.Zip, here for future
updating of these: http://home.epix.net/~artnpeg/.
(If you download and use the updater from the beginning, it will
automatically handle downloading the other files. Place them in a dedicated
folder after appropriate unzipping, and then run. This scan may take a long
time, as Sysclean is VERY extensive and thorough

CAUTION!!!!! Before you try to remove spyware using any of the programs
below, download a copy of LSPFIX from any of the following sites:
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
(if your OS is Win2k or XP) The process of removing certain malware may kill
your internet connection. If this should occur, this program, LSPFIX, will
enable you to regain your connection.

Also, get a copy of WINSOCKFIX available at:
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
and
WinsockXP Fix- WinXP
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
Also, with instructions, at
http://www.iup.edu/house/resnet/winfix.shtm
also
From LavaSoft- all versions of Windows-
http://digital-solutions.co.uk/lavasoft/whndnfix.zip
also ....
(NOTE: It is reported that in XP SP2, the command netsh winsock reset
will fix this problem without the need for these programs.)

and......

AdAware SE
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
Update immediately after installing before using

Additional information on how to protect your PC:
The Parasite Fight http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
More security tips at http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm

So how did I get infected in the first place?
http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.ph...ghlight=&sid=53751d8ff5915261af727df08e66ce0d
or
http://snipurl.com/980t


If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
with the details and any error messages.

Hope this helps

Jan :)
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est said:
Hi Jan Ii
Thank u for your help.
I tried what u mentioned below for shwapi.dll the ontly thing that showed
was: c:\Windows\s... 366Kb
just to make sure (before doing anything) i tried it again, and then
NOTHING showed. so didn't do anyting

for the Urlom.dll, no items shown

Now what does one do?


Type correctly? ;)

It's shlwapi.dll and urlmon.dll (not what you wrote above.)


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