msmsgs failure

[bluescreen]

loaded XP PRO. Worked great until I accepted the MS SP-1
update download. When this download installed itself and
rebooted, the following appeared in a dialog box.

msmsgs.exe - Unable To Locate Componant
X This application has failed to start because
RPCRT4.mll was not found. Re-installing the application
may fix the problem.

It appears and when acknowledges reappears at intervals.
Killing it in Task Manager works, but warns other things
may be affected.
What can I do to fix it?

 

[purplehaz]

Try reinstalling it:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/messenger/default.asp

 

[Guest]

It's windows messenger. you can re-install it or get rid
of it if you don't want it.

To uninstall:

http://messenger.jonathankay.com/step1.aspx?ID=7

 

[bluescreen]

THANKS FOLKS! I did the sfc /scannow trick and that
seemed to have reset the offending file. However, I will
keep your tip on file. Great info! Thanks again!

 

[purplehaz]

You're welcome. Glad you got it.

THANKS FOLKS! I did the sfc /scannow trick and that
seemed to have reset the offending file. However, I will
keep your tip on file. Great info! Thanks again!

 

[Please reply to news group.]

msmsgs.exe is Windows Messenger. Try removing it under Windows
components, since it appears you don't use it.