OLEAUT32.dll error

Cgfennell · 05-02-2005, 05:23 PM

I am getting a notice "Oleaut.dll has caused a problem in explorer - explorer will now close"
When trying to extract the file from my installation disc using the system file checker I am told that I can't while Windows is open.
Does anyone know of this issue and how to install a driver in DOS?
With much appreciation,
Collin

Geekgirl · 05-02-2005, 06:00 PM

You can download oleaut32.dll. The file is compressed so you need an unzip software in order to use the file.

oleaut32.dll

The normal location of this file is C:\windows\system32\

Cgfennell · 05-04-2005, 02:36 PM

Yes, I've done that. I have the file. I guess I did not make myself clear. This file cannot be added to C:\Windows\System while Windows is open (being used).Try it for yourself. There is always an error message saying this. It cannot be overwritten, deleted, or messed with at all while Windows is open. My question was "how do I install the file while in DOS?"
By the way, I believe the normal location is C:\Windows\System.
Peace

galaxyglider · 05-04-2005, 02:49 PM

first unzip in windows and put in a folder you will know. boot to dos. then type cd c:\windows\system32\ and hit enter the dos prompt shoul say c:\windows\system32\> then write copy "where you put the file like c:\...." then c:\windows\system32\ hit enter then type in dir /p and check to see if it is in there.

if that does work try the same thing but like this first unzip in windows and put in a folder you will know. boot to dos. then type cd c:\windows\system32 and hit enter the dos prompt shoul say c:\windows\system32> then write copy "where you put the file like c:\...." then c:\windows\system32

**ReeKorl** · 05-05-2005, 04:51 AM

Just to clarify that (in case you have many hard drives, the previous commands could get your system confused), assuming you have put the file into a directory on your C: drive called 'File', the commands you need are (typed commands are in bold):

c:
cd\file
copy oleaut32.dll c:\windows\system

You will probably need to confirm the overwrite by pressing y at this point

cd\windows\system
dir oleaut32.dll

If it comes up with the file on screen, it has been done successfully.

OR, if you are taking the downloaded file from another computer on a floppy disc, the commands will be

a:
copy oleaut32.dll c:\windows\system

again, you may need to confirm the copy with y

c:
cd\windows\system
dir oleaut32.dll

05-02-2005, 05:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cgfennell Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3 OS: WinMe	OLEAUT32.dll error I am getting a notice "Oleaut.dll has caused a problem in explorer - explorer will now close" When trying to extract the file from my installation disc using the system file checker I am told that I can't while Windows is open. Does anyone know of this issue and how to install a driver in DOS? With much appreciation, Collin

05-02-2005, 06:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,164 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	You can download oleaut32.dll. The file is compressed so you need an unzip software in order to use the file. oleaut32.dll The normal location of this file is C:\windows\system32\ __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

05-04-2005, 02:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cgfennell Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3 OS: WinMe	Oleaut32.dll Yes, I've done that. I have the file. I guess I did not make myself clear. This file cannot be added to C:\Windows\System while Windows is open (being used).Try it for yourself. There is always an error message saying this. It cannot be overwritten, deleted, or messed with at all while Windows is open. My question was "how do I install the file while in DOS?" By the way, I believe the normal location is C:\Windows\System. Peace Last edited by Cgfennell; 05-04-2005 at 02:38 PM.

05-04-2005, 02:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
galaxyglider Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: pa Posts: 44 OS: Microsoft Windows xp home edition	dos help first unzip in windows and put in a folder you will know. boot to dos. then type cd c:\windows\system32\ and hit enter the dos prompt shoul say c:\windows\system32\> then write copy "where you put the file like c:\...." then c:\windows\system32\ hit enter then type in dir /p and check to see if it is in there. if that does work try the same thing but like this first unzip in windows and put in a folder you will know. boot to dos. then type cd c:\windows\system32 and hit enter the dos prompt shoul say c:\windows\system32> then write copy "where you put the file like c:\...." then c:\windows\system32

05-05-2005, 04:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
ReeKorl Superhuman Computer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 6th Circle, The City of Dis, Hell Posts: 1,610 OS: WinXP Pro SP2 My System	Just to clarify that (in case you have many hard drives, the previous commands could get your system confused), assuming you have put the file into a directory on your C: drive called 'File', the commands you need are (typed commands are in bold): c: cd\file copy oleaut32.dll c:\windows\system You will probably need to confirm the overwrite by pressing y at this point cd\windows\system dir oleaut32.dll If it comes up with the file on screen, it has been done successfully. OR, if you are taking the downloaded file from another computer on a floppy disc, the commands will be a: copy oleaut32.dll c:\windows\system again, you may need to confirm the copy with y c: cd\windows\system dir oleaut32.dll __________________ "Sorry, the number you have dialled is imaginary. Please rotate dial by 90 degrees and try again."