I sent this message on 1/15, and got 2 replies but cannot
open them. please send reponse to this address.


I use Windows XP
Problem - after downloading Microsoft updates I can no
longer start my computer. It starts the process but the
icons never display and no task bar.

I receive the message:
"Explorer.exe - unable to locate component.
This application has failed to start because SHDOCVW.dll
was not found. Re-installing the application may fix the
problem.

We tried changing the Boot order so that it would read the
CD drive first and I put in my XP CD. It would not read
that and still tried to boot off the C: drive.

Any suggestions??

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| I sent this message on 1/15, and got 2 replies but cannot
| open them. please send reponse to this address.
|
|
| I use Windows XP
| Problem - after downloading Microsoft updates I can no
| longer start my computer. It starts the process but the
| icons never display and no task bar.
|
| I receive the message:
| "Explorer.exe - unable to locate component.
| This application has failed to start because SHDOCVW.dll
| was not found. Re-installing the application may fix the
| problem.
|
| We tried changing the Boot order so that it would read the
| CD drive first and I put in my XP CD. It would not read
| that and still tried to boot off the C: drive.
|
| Any suggestions??