Missing Files
You downloaded a software and when you try to run it, you receive a "missing file" error like this...
BlahBlah.OCX Not Correctly Registered a file missing or invalid
What's up with that ?
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A particular file (e.g MFC42.DLL or COMDLG32.OCX or any other) is missing
Developers sometimes assume that most people have those files, however if you don't download very often and don't use a lot of software other than what came with your computer - you may need an additional support file here and there. Microsoft releases new "Run-time" files every now and then, they allow software developers to make use of the latest technology when creating new software. In order for YOU to use these programs, you need to update your Windows system with these files. Many software products requires the VB6 Runtimes or the earlier version, the VB5 Runtimes.
Download VB runtime files
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VBRun60.exe Installs Visual Basic 6.0 Run-Time Files
This package includes: ASycFilt.dll, ComCat.dll, MSVBVM60.dll, OLEAut32.dll, OLEPro32.dll, STDOLE2.tlb, ADVPack.dll, W95Inf16.dll, W95Inf32.dll, VBRun60.inf,
Msvbvm50.exe Installs Visual Basic 5.0 Run-Time Files
This package includes: Msvbvm50.dll, Oleaut32.dll, Olepro32.dll, Stdole2.tlb, Asycfilt.dll, Comcat.dll
VBrun4.exe installs Visual Basic 4.0 Run-Time
VB4 Runtimes may still be required by some older products. If you receive an error that VB40032.DLL is missing, you need to download and install these. The package includes Vb40016.dll and Vb40032.dll More info.
Need mfc42.dll? Click here to download.
Java Runtime Environment
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Java is a programming language just like Visual basic, C etc. However, in order to run programs written in Java on a Windows computer, you need to install the latest support files, the Java 2 Runtime Environment from Sun. You only need to install the JRE once, then you are ready to use any software that requires the JRE1.3 or Java2 (same thing).
Download Java from SUN
.NET Runtimes
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Some program take advantage of Microsoft's new .NET framework. You will need the .NET Runtimes in order to run those programs.
Download .NET Runtime files from Microsoft
.NET Compact Framework (PocketPC)
The Microsoft.NET Compact Framework includes everything you need to run .NET Compact Framework applications.
Click here to download .NET Compact Framework
Other errors & solutions
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Runtime Library Microsoft Visual C++, Runtime Error Program C:\Windows\Explorer.exe or Iexplore.exe, abnormal program termination.
Could be related to the browser add-on Common Name.
Click here for details and possible fixes (or just use Add/Remove to uninstalle Common Name)
Need WS_32.DLL?
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Visit Microsoft and download the Winsock 2 update
DLL Help Database
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Use Microsoft DLL Help to identify which software installed a specific version of a DLL.
Click here to use the database.
For all other missing files , check the support.microsoft.com web site or find that file by doing a public FTP search (below) and then downloading and placing it in you C:\\Windows\System directory.
Example: If you received an error that a software requires COMDLG32.OCX, you would enter the exact name into the search box below and press"search". You would then find a list of available downloads found on FTP servers. There may be multiple locations available, select the one that is dated most recently and download the file. Save it in your C:\\Windows\System directory.
