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Boot W-98 fr CD/Some files deleted
On a Windows98 machine, I deliberately deleted two cab files while following Microsoft advice for solving the problem that I suddenly could not print from the Internet.
Now that the files are deleted, the PC will not boot up. I have a Windows 98 CD-ROM. How do I boot up from the CD? And I need to extract and restore the two missing files back where they belong. How to do that? If better to reinstall Windows 98, how do I do that when the PC will not boot?
The files I deleted:
C:\Windows\System\iepeers.
C:\Windows\System\shlwapi.
The original error message I was attempting to correct:
Script error: res://c:\windows\system\sh
Now that the files are deleted, the PC will not boot up. I have a Windows 98 CD-ROM. How do I boot up from the CD? And I need to extract and restore the two missing files back where they belong. How to do that? If better to reinstall Windows 98, how do I do that when the PC will not boot?
The files I deleted:
C:\Windows\System\iepeers.
C:\Windows\System\shlwapi.
The original error message I was attempting to correct:
Script error: res://c:\windows\system\sh
Missing or corrupt files in question are not located in Windows98 installation cd. They can be found on Internet Explorer installation source CD ( IE 5.5 or IE 6 ).
You might wish to repair Internet explorer installation --> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;194177
Or you can extract and register missing libraries (iepeers.dll and shlwapi.dll)
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In case you have Internet Explorer 5.5 installed do the following:
copy IE 5.5 to hard-disk ( create folder e.g. c:\IE5 ) then boot to MS-DOS mode and extract file, the REGISTER DLL dinamic Library Link file(s).
Extract a new copy of the Iepeers.dll file to the Windows\System folder. You can extract the Iepeers.dll file from the IE_5.cab and IE_2.cab cabinet file respectively which are included with Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 98.
boot to MS-DOS mode , navigate to folder with IE 5.5 installation files ( e.g. c:\IE5 ) and type this:
extract /a IE_5.cab iepeers.dll /l c:\windows\system ( NOTE : switch " /l " stands for L-ocation : lowercase e-l )
Repeat extraction procedure for the shlwapi.dll file . Command would be :
extract /a IE_2.cab shlwapi.dll /l c:\windows\system
Restart PC in GUI.
Register the Iepeers.dll file. To do this, click Start, point to Run, and then type the following line:
regsvr32 IEPEERS.DLL
Click OK.
Register the shlwapi.dll file. To do this, click Start, point to Run, and then type the following line:
regsvr32 shlwapi.dll
Click OK.
Restart your computer normally.
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In case the Internet Explore 6 ( version six) command are as follows:
extract /a Ie_3.cab shlwapi.dll /l c:\windows\system
extract /a Ie_5.cab iepeers.dll /l c:\windows\system
reboot PC and register two libraries ( Run---> regsvr32 IEPEERS.DLL ---> OK
Run---> regsvr32 SHLWAPI.DLL ---> OK )
good luck
nedvis
You might wish to repair Internet explorer installation --> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;194177
Or you can extract and register missing libraries (iepeers.dll and shlwapi.dll)
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In case you have Internet Explorer 5.5 installed do the following:
copy IE 5.5 to hard-disk ( create folder e.g. c:\IE5 ) then boot to MS-DOS mode and extract file, the REGISTER DLL dinamic Library Link file(s).
Extract a new copy of the Iepeers.dll file to the Windows\System folder. You can extract the Iepeers.dll file from the IE_5.cab and IE_2.cab cabinet file respectively which are included with Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 98.
boot to MS-DOS mode , navigate to folder with IE 5.5 installation files ( e.g. c:\IE5 ) and type this:
extract /a IE_5.cab iepeers.dll /l c:\windows\system ( NOTE : switch " /l " stands for L-ocation : lowercase e-l )
Repeat extraction procedure for the shlwapi.dll file . Command would be :
extract /a IE_2.cab shlwapi.dll /l c:\windows\system
Restart PC in GUI.
Register the Iepeers.dll file. To do this, click Start, point to Run, and then type the following line:
regsvr32 IEPEERS.DLL
Click OK.
Register the shlwapi.dll file. To do this, click Start, point to Run, and then type the following line:
regsvr32 shlwapi.dll
Click OK.
Restart your computer normally.
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In case the Internet Explore 6 ( version six) command are as follows:
extract /a Ie_3.cab shlwapi.dll /l c:\windows\system
extract /a Ie_5.cab iepeers.dll /l c:\windows\system
reboot PC and register two libraries ( Run---> regsvr32 IEPEERS.DLL ---> OK
Run---> regsvr32 SHLWAPI.DLL ---> OK )
good luck
nedvis
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When I boot in Safe Mode I get the Windows message that I am running in Safe Mode after which I click on OK. Explorer message tells me I have performed an illegal operation. Details:
"Explorer caused an invalid page fault in module explorer.exe at 015f:00401f31." When I close that message, I have a gray home page and no Start key.
Nedvis, to do as you advise, I will need to find a mode where I can access Internet on the problem PC, create the IE5 folder, etc. How can I do that on the problem PC? Seems like I will need to use my working PC to copy the files onto a floppy? CD-ROM?, then transfer them to the Win98 problem machine.
Other thoughts?
"Explorer caused an invalid page fault in module explorer.exe at 015f:00401f31." When I close that message, I have a gray home page and no Start key.
Nedvis, to do as you advise, I will need to find a mode where I can access Internet on the problem PC, create the IE5 folder, etc. How can I do that on the problem PC? Seems like I will need to use my working PC to copy the files onto a floppy? CD-ROM?, then transfer them to the Win98 problem machine.
Other thoughts?
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I was successful in starting MS-DOS. I used my Win98 CD-ROM. I remember some DOS commands but it has certainly been awhile. I was unable to locate IE files. What directory? Seems to me I need a copy of IE files and as you indicate I could get them on an installation CD for an ISP such as NetZero. I don't have time to continue on this project today but will do so middle of the week. Thank you for your help.
Have you tried booting in Safe Mode?
Tap F8 at strtup, select Safe Mode from the menu and proceed.
If you manage that, try:
Start > Run > type SFC and press enter.
Let System File Checker scan your system for altered and corrupted files. You may need the Win98 CD.
Reboot when finished and test.
After that, repair your IE installation:
Add/Remove programs > highlight Microsoft Internet Explorer > click Add/Remove > select Repair > Next > OK.
Reboot when finished and test.
Zee