explorer.exe error - Please help!!!

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Explorer.exe - Unable to Locate Component
- This application has failed to start because BROWSEUI.DLL was not found.
Re-installing this application may fix this problem.

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At first, this was what I got at the welcome screen and after that, nothing
appeared except my background wallpaper.

So i decided to reinstall service pack II. After reinstalling, the above
error message did not appear again, but nothing happened. It just loads and
leaves the background and no start menu.

Using the task manager, I tried to run "explorer.exe". Nothing happens when
i click OK.

What should i do?

Please help!! :)
It would be greatly appreciated
 
help needed badly said:
Explorer.exe - Unable to Locate Component
- This application has failed to start because BROWSEUI.DLL was not found.
Re-installing this application may fix this problem.

-------------------------------------------------------------
At first, this was what I got at the welcome screen and after that, nothing
appeared except my background wallpaper.

So i decided to reinstall service pack II. After reinstalling, the above
error message did not appear again, but nothing happened. It just loads and
leaves the background and no start menu.

Using the task manager, I tried to run "explorer.exe". Nothing happens when
i click OK.

What should i do?

Please help!! :)
It would be greatly appreciated
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Try running the System File Checker.

Open a Command Prompt and type

sfc /?

for usage and syntax notes.

Martin.
 
help said:
Explorer.exe - Unable to Locate Component
- This application has failed to start because BROWSEUI.DLL was no
found.
Re-installing this application may fix this problem.

-------------------------------------------------------------
At first, this was what I got at the welcome screen and after that
nothing
appeared except my background wallpaper.

So i decided to reinstall service pack II. After reinstalling, th
above
error message did not appear again, but nothing happened. It just load
and
leaves the background and no start menu.

Using the task manager, I tried to run "explorer.exe". Nothing happen
when
i click OK.

What should i do?

Please help!! :)
It would be greatly appreciated
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This issue sounds like it is directly related to SP2.
To resolve the issue, first uninstall SP2.

Follow the below instructions to uninstall SP2 from your System:

1. Boot from your Windows XP CD
2. Once the screen appears saying: "Press ENTER to Setup Windows, Pres
R to Repair Windows", Press "R"
3. The "Recovery Console" will now load.
4. A screen will appear asking for you to select your Operating System
Press "1" then press "Enter"
5. You will now be asked for your Administrator Password, if you ar
unsure what it is, try leaving the field blank and pressing "ENTER", i
it asks you again, you will need to obtain your Administrator Password.
6. You will now see "C:\WINDOWS>"
7. Do the following:
] C:\WINDOWS>cd $ntservicepackuninstall$\spuninst
] C:\WINDOWS\$ntservicepackuninstall$\spuninst>batch spuninst.bat
8. You will now see a bunch of "Access Denied" and "1 File Copied
Messages on the screen -> This is normal.
] C:\WINDOWS\$ntservicepackuninstall$\spuninst>exit
9. Tap "F8" on bootup (Before Windows is Loading screen)
10. Select "Safe Mode" and press "ENTER" at the Boot Menu
11. Click "Start" then click "Control Panel" and select "Add or Remov
Programs"
12. Locate "Windows XP Service Pack 2" and click Remove

The computer should now work if the problem is directly related to SP2

Once in Windows -> click "Start" then "Run" and type in
"regsvr32 browseui.dll" and click "OK"



Good Luck
Smacky
Microsoft Personal Support
http://support.microsoft.com
and
interVations Internet Director
http://www.intervations.com.au

Please note the below discalimer is not due to incorrect informatio
having been given, nor because I expect to give any, however I do nee
to cover myself in the even that someone does not follow instruction
correctly.


DISCLAIMER
The information provided here is NOT provided on behalf of Microsoft o
interVations. The information supplied is from my own knowledge and i
is recommended that you research all avenues before taking/using an
advice displensed to you. You are responsible for actions taken on you
own PC and I cannot and do not accept any responsibility for you
actions as a direct or indirect result of my advic
 
Thanks guys! But it didn't work. Thank you very much though.

smacky said:
Explorer.exe - Unable to Locate Component
- This application has failed to start because BROWSEUI.DLL was not
found.
Re-installing this application may fix this problem.

-------------------------------------------------------------
At first, this was what I got at the welcome screen and after that,
nothing
appeared except my background wallpaper.

So i decided to reinstall service pack II. After reinstalling, the
above
error message did not appear again, but nothing happened. It just loads
and
leaves the background and no start menu.

Using the task manager, I tried to run "explorer.exe". Nothing happens
when
i click OK.

What should i do?

Please help!! :)
It would be greatly appreciated
Click to expand...


This issue sounds like it is directly related to SP2.
To resolve the issue, first uninstall SP2.

Follow the below instructions to uninstall SP2 from your System:

1. Boot from your Windows XP CD
2. Once the screen appears saying: "Press ENTER to Setup Windows, Press
R to Repair Windows", Press "R"
3. The "Recovery Console" will now load.
4. A screen will appear asking for you to select your Operating System,
Press "1" then press "Enter"
5. You will now be asked for your Administrator Password, if you are
unsure what it is, try leaving the field blank and pressing "ENTER", if
it asks you again, you will need to obtain your Administrator Password.
6. You will now see "C:\WINDOWS>"
7. Do the following:
] C:\WINDOWS>cd $ntservicepackuninstall$\spuninst
] C:\WINDOWS\$ntservicepackuninstall$\spuninst>batch spuninst.bat
8. You will now see a bunch of "Access Denied" and "1 File Copied"
Messages on the screen -> This is normal.
] C:\WINDOWS\$ntservicepackuninstall$\spuninst>exit
9. Tap "F8" on bootup (Before Windows is Loading screen)
10. Select "Safe Mode" and press "ENTER" at the Boot Menu
11. Click "Start" then click "Control Panel" and select "Add or Remove
Programs"
12. Locate "Windows XP Service Pack 2" and click Remove

The computer should now work if the problem is directly related to SP2

Once in Windows -> click "Start" then "Run" and type in
"regsvr32 browseui.dll" and click "OK"



Good Luck
Smacky
Microsoft Personal Support
http://support.microsoft.com
and
interVations Internet Director
http://www.intervations.com.au

Please note the below discalimer is not due to incorrect information
having been given, nor because I expect to give any, however I do need
to cover myself in the even that someone does not follow instructions
correctly.


DISCLAIMER
The information provided here is NOT provided on behalf of Microsoft or
interVations. The information supplied is from my own knowledge and it
is recommended that you research all avenues before taking/using any
advice displensed to you. You are responsible for actions taken on your
own PC and I cannot and do not accept any responsibility for your
actions as a direct or indirect result of my advice
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