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Windows Forum / Windows 95 / January 2004Control Panel/Rundll32 errors and issues; DOS Memory & CD-ROM Drive Issues
Recently, I've been having problems with the control panel functions of my computer. I have a generic P200MMX/32mb/4gb HD, running Win95-OSR2 w/usb support. Whenever I try to access any control panel functions, from System, to Add & Remove Programs, to Date and Time Settings, I get the error message: "Access to the specified device, path, or file is denied." I have a home LAN with cable internet. There is no server or administrator, everything is run thru the hub. The KB refers vagely to WinNT Read Permission and other totally unrelated gobbledeygook. Any ideas on how to correct this problem? Around the same time, I noticed that Intellipoint was also not working properly, i.e., not running on start up. I could run the trouble shooter, and start intellipoint after the computer was running for a while. However, now when I try to start intellipoint, I get: "The file 'C:\WINDOWS\RUNDLL32.EXE' is not a valid MS-DOS program file. It may be damaged." Is this a related problem? Finally, I'm having two problems running in MS-DOS mode; 1) My computer does not recognize my cd-rom drive, and 2) some MS-Dos Programs complain about not enough Extended/Expanded Memory. What lines do I need in my Autoexec/config files in order to remedy this? Thanx for your time Ernie Extract a fresh copy of "RUNDLL32.EXE" from your Windows 95 CD to the "c:\windows" folder. On the second problem, the easiest way to access the CD drive in DOS is to start the computer with a boot floppy that has CD drivers. This may or may not help with the memory problem. http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm Ben > Recently, I've been having problems with the control panel > functions of my computer. I have a generic [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > Thanx for your time > Ernie For your issues with control panel, and Intellipoint/rundll32: Extract a new copy of RUNDLL32.EXE to the Windows folder, from either your Windows 95 CD or from the CAB files on your hard drive, whichever you have. HOW TO: Extract Original Compressed Windows Files: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;129605 For accessing the CD drive in MS-DOS Mode: Cannot Access CD-ROM Drive from MS-DOS Mode or Command Prompt http://support.microsoft.com?kbid5174 How to Turn On CD-ROM Support in MS-DOS Mode http://support.microsoft.com?kbid)3185 How to Use Real-Mode CD-ROM Drivers from Windows 98 Startup Disk http://support.microsoft.com?kbid0303 How to Make Your CD-ROM Drive Accessible in Safe Mode http://support.microsoft.com?kbid4846 For the final problem with DOS memory, have a look here: How to Increase Conventional Memory for MS-DOS-Based Programs http://support.microsoft.com?kbid4399 Description of Restarting Computer in MS-DOS Mode http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid8996 How to Create Default PIF for MS-DOS-Based Programs: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid1877 General Tips for Using MS-DOS Mode: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid4400  SignatureGlen Ventura, MS MVP W95/98 Systems http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm > Recently, I've been having problems with the control panel > functions of my computer. I have a generic [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > Thanx for your time > Ernie |
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