Missing oleaut32.dll

[Guest]

I rebooted my computer and it would not start up because oleaut32.dll is missing. I cannot do anything on my computer, all it does is show my background. Could someone please tell me how to install this file onto my computer with these circumstances? Right now I am typing this from a remote computer with the same operating system as the one with the missing file.

 

[Rich Barry]

Shawn, next Startup tap F8 repeatedly. If you get a Menu select Safe Mode
with Command Prompt. Try a System Restore from there.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=304449

I rebooted my computer and it would not start up because oleaut32.dll is

missing. I cannot do anything on my computer, all it does is show my
background. Could someone please tell me how to install this file onto my
computer with these circumstances? Right now I am typing this from a remote
computer with the same operating system as the one with the missing file.

 

[Guest]

Actually, my apologies, I have never tried a system restore- I'm afraid I don't know how to do a system restore from command prompt. I pressed help but I could not find anything that said how to do one.

 

[Guest]

Oh, my apologies once again, that link you gave me has the answer. Haha. Thank you.

 

[Guest]

The system restore ends up showing an error message because it needs oleaut32.dll in order to be used. Is there another method?

 

[Rich Barry]

Shawn, check here. You can download the files in a package. See if you can
reinstall them in Safe Mode.
http://members.aon.at/dfg/products/faq_e.htm

I rebooted my computer and it would not start up because oleaut32.dll is

missing. I cannot do anything on my computer, all it does is show my
background. Could someone please tell me how to install this file onto my
computer with these circumstances? Right now I am typing this from a remote
computer with the same operating system as the one with the missing file.

 

[Guest]

I just ran into another problem, now I can't go into command prompt because I used my system restore CDs that came with my laptop and it's now missing \windows\system32\config\system.

 

[Rich Barry]

Uh,Oh looks like your running out of options Shawn. You may have to use
your Sys Res CD's to place a working
WinXP on your laptop.

I just ran into another problem, now I can't go into command prompt

because I used my system restore CDs that came with my laptop and it's now
missing \windows\system32\config\system.

 

[dev]

I just ran into another problem, now I can't go into command prompt because I used my system restore CDs that came with my laptop and it's now missing \windows\system32\config\system.

Try a boot into Safe Mode, by hitting F8 just before the "Starting
Windows" screen would appear (takes a bit of practice).
Choose LAST GOOD.

If that does nothing, use a working PC to read this first...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q823614
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_sys32.htm

Related info is here...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q307545
describes a three-step process to extract a copy of the registry
from the System Restore SVI folder.

Info on dealing with corruption issues...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;822705

Reinstall/repair tutorials (if needed) are here...
http://WWW.WEBTREE.CA/windowsxp/
http://michaelstevenstech.com

After your system is restored, the ERUNT utility available here may
make it easier to fix the problem if it recurs...
http://HOME.T-ONLINE.DE/home/lars.hederer/erunt

If the problem persists, try swapping current RAM (even if it checks
good) for a single, high-quality 512Mb chip. XP reportedly is sensitive
to memory timing.