Hi Johnny
Have you tried replacing the file as mentioned in the information I provided
in my previous reply? What this message usually means is that this file is
damaged or corrupted in some way. You could try downloading and replacing
this file again from here which will normally fix this problem
http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-files.shtml?msvcrt
To replace the file do the following:
NOTE: before doing any of this, you must have a file extraction program
(such as "WinZip" or "WinRar") AND you must have the "Hide file extensions
for known file types" turned OFF. Here is how to do this:
1) Open Windows Explorer, click on Tools, click on "Folder Options...".
2) in the "Folder Options" window, click on the "View" tab at the top.
3) click on the "Show hidden files and folder", or "Show all files" button
so that all hidden and system files are visible.
4) make sure "Hide file extensions for known file types" is UNCHECKED.
Then......
1) download the replacement MSVCRT.DLL file to a folder somewhere on your
computer (or to the desktop).
2) Extract the file using something like WinZip or WinRar.
3) Rename the file by "Right clicking" on it and selecting "Rename", rename
it to "msvcrt.new".
4) Cut and Paste the "msvcrt.new" file into your "C:\Windows\System" folder,
(simply "Right Click" the "msvcrt.new" file and select "Cut", then open an
Explorer window or just any file window, and at the top where it says
"Address" type "C:\Windows\System", then just "Right Click" in the File area
and select "Paste")
5) (This part takes timing) now restart your computer, and as soon
as the "Shut Down" screen goes away keep pressing the "F8" and/or "Ctrl"
keys repeatedly as fast as you can untill the "Selective startup menu"
appears. (you'll know this menu because it will be a black and white text
menu with about 5 options, one of which will be "Command Prompt only" or
something like that.)
6) from the selective startup menu, select command prompt only, this will
bring you to the old MS-Dos prompt.
7) Type "cd windows\system" and hit "Enter".
8) Type "ren msvcrt.dll msvcrt.old" and hit "Enter".
9) Type "ren msvcrt.new msvcrt.dll" and hit "Enter".
10) Restart your computer either with the "Reset" button or the
"Ctrl-Alt-Del" method. This should reset your system and have resolved the
problem.
If the above does not resolve the issue you should check your system for
spyware or malware, which can also cause this problem.
Courtesy of Frank Saunders -
What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/devioussoftware.mspx
Help with Hijackware
All MS - MVP Sites.
(
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm)
(
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm)
(
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm)
(
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm)
(
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm)
Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
Hope this helps.
Jan
MS MVP - Windows/Internet Explorer
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