Until MS has a fix-any idea how to put back a SHLWAPI.dll file

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I have XP pro sp2 and installed latest updates from MS the other night. On
rebooting, I now have a blank desktop with the following message-
"Explorer.exe - Entry Point Not Found".....The procedure entry point
AssocGetPerceivedType could not be located in the dynamic link library
SHLWAPI.dll".
I have put in the XP disc and gone into safe mode which brings up all users
plus an extra user - Administrator. Aministrator is asking for a password
which I have no idea what it is-never put one. So it does seem I can get in
from there.
There are about 5 other options but they seem to take me the same blank
desktop screen.

Are there any thoughts how to fix this. eg. a particular prompt, how to get
into the setup etc.

If I can get to safe mode maybe I can do a system restore to about a week
ago - but don't know if this will work either.

Thanks for any help.

Geoff
 
geoff said:
I have XP pro sp2 and installed latest updates from MS the other night. On
rebooting, I now have a blank desktop with the following message-
"Explorer.exe - Entry Point Not Found".....The procedure entry point
AssocGetPerceivedType could not be located in the dynamic link library
SHLWAPI.dll".
I have put in the XP disc and gone into safe mode which brings up all users
plus an extra user - Administrator. Aministrator is asking for a password
which I have no idea what it is-never put one. So it does seem I can get in
from there.
There are about 5 other options but they seem to take me the same blank
desktop screen.

Are there any thoughts how to fix this. eg. a particular prompt, how to get
into the setup etc.

If I can get to safe mode maybe I can do a system restore to about a week
ago - but don't know if this will work either.

Thanks for any help.

Geoff
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Try the Administrator account in Safe Mode with a blank password.

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geoff said:
I have XP pro sp2 and installed latest updates from MS the other night. On
rebooting, I now have a blank desktop with the following message-
"Explorer.exe - Entry Point Not Found".....The procedure entry point
AssocGetPerceivedType could not be located in the dynamic link library
SHLWAPI.dll".
I have put in the XP disc and gone into safe mode which brings up all users
plus an extra user - Administrator. Aministrator is asking for a password
which I have no idea what it is-never put one. So it does seem I can get in
from there.
There are about 5 other options but they seem to take me the same blank
desktop screen.

Are there any thoughts how to fix this. eg. a particular prompt, how to get
into the setup etc.

If I can get to safe mode maybe I can do a system restore to about a week
ago - but don't know if this will work either.

Thanks for any help.

Geoff
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http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html
 
Thanks Map for the link. Unfortunately I can not run system via start button
as I have an absolute blank screen. But good tip anyway.
Thanks
Geoff
 
Thanks null,
Did try, but the Administrator will not accept a blank password it still
wanted a password of some kind. I tried some old ones we have used in the
past but nothing worked. damm.
I went in to all users via safe mode but all went to a black screen with the
words safe mode around it, but nothing else would happen-just a black sceen.
Can get into safe mode with command prompt but i don't know what to put in
to even try it.
Thanks for the suggestion
Geoff
 
geoff said:
Thanks null,
Did try, but the Administrator will not accept a blank password it still
wanted a password of some kind. I tried some old ones we have used in the
past but nothing worked. damm.
I went in to all users via safe mode but all went to a black screen with the
words safe mode around it, but nothing else would happen-just a black sceen.
Can get into safe mode with command prompt but i don't know what to put in
to even try it.
Thanks for the suggestion
Geoff
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Do a google search for 'John the Ripper' download it to a CD and boot to
the CD - you'll be able to change the Administrator's password there. Be
careful with it though.


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The reader should exercise normal caution and backup the Registry and
data files regularly, and especially before making any changes to their
PC, as well as performing regular virus and spyware scans. I am not
liable for problems or mishaps that occur from the reader using advice
posted here. No warranty, express or implied, is given with the posting
of this message.
 
I also have a similiar problem. After the latest update from MS the other
night my pc shows a blank desktop with the message "winlogon.exe unable to
locate component" with a following line that says "shlwapi.dll not found". I
can't get into safe mode either. I haven't tried to put in the xp disk yet,
but was wondering if other solutions are available. I also get a second
message "lsass.exe unable to locate component" with the same second line of
not being able to find shlwapi.dll. Any help out there? drjay888
 
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