When i try to open ANYTHING, Weather from my DESKTOP or PROGRAMS i get an
Error Mess. stating:OLEAUT32.DLL Will not open file. To go to it to find the
problem. ??? I found the file by searching from my Start Button, to Find
files and Folders. NOW WHAT ???
Emrys Davies - 24 Nov 2007 14:48 GMT
> When i try to open ANYTHING, Weather from my DESKTOP or PROGRAMS i get an
> Error Mess. stating:OLEAUT32.DLL Will not open file. To go to it to find the
> problem. ??? I found the file by searching from my Start Button, to Find
> files and Folders. NOW WHAT ???
You can download the file free from here: http://tinyurl.com/9jgzu
Regards,
Emrys Davies.
glee - 24 Nov 2007 23:52 GMT
Download the Visual Basic 6 SP6 Runtime installer from here, and save it on your
desktop or another easy-to-find folder:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/192461
Direct download link:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/vb60pro/install/6/win98me/en-us/vbrun60.exe
Do not run the installer yet.
Restart in Safe Mode:
- Start the computer and hold down the CTRL key till the Windows 98 Startup menu
(boot menu) appears.
OR
- Repeatedly tap the F8 key after the memory count to bring up the boot menu.
- Use the arrow keys to select "Safe Mode" and press Enter.
In Safe Mode, open My Computer or Windows Explorer, and navigate to the
C:\Windows\System folder.
Find the file "oleaut32.dll" and select (highlight) it by clicking on it once, then
press the F2 key to rename it, type the new name "oleaut32.dll.old" (without the
quotes).
Press Enter to complete the rename.
Now run the "vbrun60.exe" file you downloaded earlier, then restart the computer in
normal mode.

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> When i try to open ANYTHING, Weather from my DESKTOP or PROGRAMS i get an
> Error Mess. stating:OLEAUT32.DLL Will not open file. To go to it to find the
> problem. ??? I found the file by searching from my Start Button, to Find
> files and Folders. NOW WHAT ???
john - 28 Nov 2007 12:42 GMT
personally, i believe there is an easier way, but you already have enough info to get the job done.
my reason for post is just so you know that the file you are having problems with is due to
something you downloaded recently and it brought with it its own version of 'that' file which is
actually designed for xp.
if you have no luck with the other methods, post back.
john