DLL problem

[ncSkeet]

The marscore.dll on my computer is supposedly missing. I don't know how
it went missing, when it went missing, or how. The PC apparently needs
it for running the "Help" and "System Restore" and "System Information"
facilities. This of course means I cannot access the "Help" system, view
"Systems Info" or use "System Restore". There are probably other things
that I can't do as well that I haven't yet come across.

I've tried downloading the .dll from places online and putting them in
the correct places: in the "binaries" section of the PC Health file in
Windows, and in Windows\System 32. But nothing happens. It still doesn't
work.

I haven't got a Windows XP Home Operating Systems disc (I do have the XP
Service Pack 2 Disc), so I can't use that to replace files. The computer
(Compaq Presario) came pre-installed with XP Home Edition when I bought
it from Sears.

Any ideas? Thanks...ncSkeet

 

[Guest]

http://66.102.7.104/search?q=cache:A0smLU4uY0AJ:ask-leo.com/2004_05.html+marscore.dll&hl=en&start=5

 

[Guest]

http://66.102.7.104/search?q=cache:...t_should_i_do.html+marscore.dll&hl=en&start=4

 

[Guest]

and in compaqs they have a place to make a recvery disc
from the locked partition
start programs compaq recovery cd creator.
you need 5 cd's . have at leat 8 ready, in case of errors

 

[Guest]

have you disabled or uninstalled the spyware yet
wildtangent
weatherbug
back web(offers updates)

 

[ncSkeet]

have you disabled or uninstalled the spyware yet
wildtangent
weatherbug
back web(offers updates)

Thanks for your suggestions. Yes, I ran AdAware, S&D, and a²...and
checked manually for the spyware files you mention. As for the "Ask
Leo!" pages, when I run sfc /scannow, I get the following: "Files that
are required for Windows to run properly must be copied to the DLL
Cache." and "Insert your Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 CD
now.". When I insert the SP2 disc, it tells me I have inserted the wrong
disc.
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ncSkeet