CTOR.dll

[Guest]

I am having a issue with removing some programs because ctor.dll isn't there.
But when I look inside the folder it is there. Has anyone had this issue?

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

I am having a issue with removing some programs because ctor.dll isn't
there.

There is no need to multipost and the file "ctor.dll" does not belong to
Windows.

But when I look inside the folder it is there.

What folder. That file (InstallShield (R) Ctor DLL) does not belong to
any program files folder either. Instead, it belongs to the folder
%CommonProgramFiles%\InstallShield\Engine\6\Intel 32 - and/or -
%CommonProgramFiles%\InstallShield\Professional\RunTime\<version>\<subversion>\Intel32

 

[Guest]

It is in the installshied folder and I can see it, but programs like
Intervideo will not remove under the add/remove programs or under the
uninstall on the program itself.
I even tried the windows install clean up.

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

It is in the installshied folder and I can see it, but programs like
Intervideo will not remove under the add/remove programs or under the
uninstall on the program itself.
I even tried the windows install clean up.

The "Windows Install Clean Up" utility works for software only being
installed by the Windows Installer. The "InstallShield Engine" (third-
party) is different. Re-register that file "ctor.dll". Start > Run:
REGSVR32 "%CommonProgramFiles%\InstallShield\<path>\ctor.dll"

Replace <path> with the adequate path within the InstallShield folder.
If there is an error message or if this doesn't fix the problem, re-
install the corresponding InstallShield engine:
http://consumer.installshield.com/kb.asp?id=Q108322

 

[Guest]

I followed your directions, but it says the specific path could not be found.
Here is what I made it just in case I did something wrong
REGSVR32 "%CommonProgramFiles%\InstallShield\engine\6\Intel 32

 

[Guest]

I guess I can be more specific in my task. I am trying to remove some
programs from my computer, but when I do I get the "Error loading
C:\ProgramFiles\Common\InstallShield\engine\6\Intel 32\ctor.dll
The specific module could not be found

The get this trying to remove little programs. Not sure what is causing it,
but it would let it remove.

Chuck

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

I followed your directions, but it says the specific path could not be found.
Here is what I made it just in case I did something wrong
REGSVR32 "%CommonProgramFiles%\InstallShield\engine\6\Intel 32

Why didn't you follow the given instructions. The correct syntax regarding
that particular InstallShield engine version 6 is Start > Run:
REGSVR32 "%CommonProgramFiles%\InstallShield\\engine\6\Intel 32\ctor.dll"

 

[Guest]

I changed it because the problem ctor.dll is in the C:\Program Files\Common
Files\InstallShield\Engine\6\Intel 32\ctor.dll

This is the one that is having the issues with. I ran what you gave me and
it worked, it said the dll was fixed, but that is not where the problem dll
is.

Chuck

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

I changed it because the problem ctor.dll is in the C:\Program
Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Engine\6\Intel 32\ctor.dll

That's exactly the same folder. Note that the environment variable
"%CommonProgramFiles%" is identical with the folder
"C:\Program Files\Common Files" in your case. That variable is always
correct, no matter what drive and language! Check with Start > Run:
%CommonProgramFiles%

This is the one that is having the issues with. I ran what you gave me
and it worked, it said the dll was fixed, but that is not where the
problem dll is.

You've got all the information you need in order to fix the problem.
Good luck.

 

[Guest]

I ran the thing 4 times and no change. The programs are failing to remove.
If you have any other suggestions I would appreciate them


Thanks

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

I ran the thing 4 times and no change. The programs are failing to
remove. If you have any other suggestions I would appreciate them

Again, you've got all information. Read the entire thread and you'll
find out what to do next. EOD&EOT from my side.