Please HELP My PC Has Died

Los Guys · 02-24-2006, 08:01 AM

Was ther any resolve of this? I am experiencing the same on my win 98 PC. I get the error message

' Error starting program:
The OLEAUT.32.DLL file cannot start. Check the file to determine the problem'

I cannot connect to the internet, as it will not let me open my connection, I cannot run any virus checks the stinger found nothing, I CAN use the 'run' command and have tried the 'wfc' win file checker, it replaced a setup d.ll but found no other alterations.

If I could only retrieve files that I need I would be happy to trow it at a wall with considerable force, but I have files on there I really need. ( I know, I should have backed up!)

Any help would be fantastic.
Yours
Numpty boy

Los Guys · 02-24-2006, 08:10 AM

(sorry ) the main symptoms are the same as here
http://www.techsupportforum.com/win-...t-jackpot.html

Geekgirl · 02-24-2006, 12:22 PM

Try these suggestions:
Go to a computer that has internet access and download the DLL file at:

http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dl...shtml?oleaut32

Unzip the file so that they are out of that zip file. Now open up the text file. It should tell you where the DLL file should be copied to (usually system or system32 folder). Once you read that, jot the directory down and then copy the oleaut32.dll file onto a floppy.

It's probably best to print this out since I want you to enter some command lines later on.

Boot up your home computer put in your floppy. Make sure your bios is changed to boot from the floppy drive first. Load it without cdrom support. Then wait and when you are at the prompt, type in each of the following (hitting enter key after each line):

ren c:\windows\system32\oleaut32.dll c:\windows\system32\oleaut32.old
copy oleaut32.dll c:\windows\system32
Just replace system32 with whatever folder the text file said it should be located in. So if it says it's in the system folder, just replace the above two lines that have system32 with system instead. After finishing those two lines, just hit ctrl+alt+del to restart and take out your floppy.

If that doesnt work install This

Los Guys · 02-24-2006, 01:16 PM

Thanks GG, I'll try that now.

( you can hear Los Guys at www.losguys.co.uk )

Los Guys · 02-24-2006, 01:32 PM

OK tried that. no dice!
I could open the floppy drive, and see the new oleaut32.dll, I could pick it up, but when I tried moving it to the system folder it stated, ' Cannot copy oleaut32.dll. The system cannot read from the specified device.'
I have tried 3 floppys now, so it's not a disk error.
Arrrrggghhh
I really appreciate your help GG

Dixie · 02-24-2006, 03:49 PM

If this just happened try restoring it. Boot to DOS and at the prompt type scanreg/restore(no spaces needed) and pick the date when it was working ok.

Los Guys · 02-24-2006, 04:29 PM

Hi Dixie, Just tried that, it restored to a good registry, but the problem remains. Pulling my hair out doesn't work either..

Geekgirl · 02-24-2006, 05:15 PM

Did you try installing the Visual Basic 6.0 SP5: Run-Time Redistribution Pack?

Los Guys · 02-24-2006, 07:48 PM

I'll try that now. Thanks

Los Guys · 02-25-2006, 05:16 AM

Nope, it wouldn't open the file.

**oshwyn5** · 02-25-2006, 05:04 PM

Can you unzip the download and copy the oleaut32.dll to you windows boot floppy using a different computer?
If so try this fix
http://experts.about.com/q/Windows-9.../Oleaut-32.htm

[quopte]Answer
Hi kurt, go to a computer that has internet access and download the DLL file at:

http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dl...shtml?oleaut32

Unzip that file so that they are out of that zip file. Now open up the text file. It should tell you where the DLL file should be copied to (usually system or system32 folder). Once you read that, jot the directory down and then copy the oleaut32.dll file onto a floppy.

It's probably best to print this out since I want you to enter some command lines later on.

Boot up your home computer (or whichever is the one that doesn't work) put in your floppy. Make sure your bios is change to boot from the floppy drive first. Load it without cdrom support. Then wait and when you are at the prompt, type in each of the following (hitting enter key after each line):

ren c:\windows\system32\oleaut32.dll c:\windows\system32\oleaut32.old
copy oleaut32.dll c:\windows\system32
Just replace system32 with whatever folder the text file said it should be located in. So if it says it's in the system folder, just replace the above two lines that have system32 with system instead. After finishing those two lines, just hit ctrl+alt+del to restart and take out your floppy.

Hopefully that will do it.

Kevin.
Kevin's Resource Center - http://www.greyknight17.com
KRC Forum - http://www.greyknight17.com/bb[/quote]

Dixie · 02-25-2006, 09:55 PM

You two must have went to the same help site and copied and pasted from the same thread.

Dixie · 02-25-2006, 10:25 PM

Here's a couple of other things to try.

......
Microsoft Office 2000 or an Office 2000 Component Is Not
Installed on Your Computer. Re-install

If Office 2000 or or an Office 2000 component is not installed on your
computer, obtain and install the Mcrepair.exe tool. To do so, please
visit the following Microsoft Web site,

Download the Mcrepair.exe tool from the link below, save the Mcrepair.exe file to
the desktop, and then run Mcrepair.exe:
http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...s/mcrepair.exe

Restart your computor

Geekgirl · 02-26-2006, 09:49 AM

Dixie wrote:

Quote:

You two must have went to the same help site and copied and pasted from the same thread.

Is there a problem with this? As long as you give credit to the site / author theres no harm in copying helpful information to help resolve this members issue.
A good technician cannot know everything but a good technician knows where to find answers.

HAve you tried to Run the System File Checker?

Go to the Run box on the Start Menu and type in:

sfc /scannow ( sfc if not reconized)

This command will immediately initiate the Windows File Protection service to scan all protected files and verify their integrity, replacing any files with which it finds a problem. You will need your Windows cd.

Chevy · 02-26-2006, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dixie

You two must have went to the same help site and copied and pasted from the same thread.

Let's try to post something productive, ok?

02-24-2006, 08:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Los Guys Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 8 OS: win 98	Please HELP My PC Has Died Was ther any resolve of this? I am experiencing the same on my win 98 PC. I get the error message ' Error starting program: The OLEAUT.32.DLL file cannot start. Check the file to determine the problem' I cannot connect to the internet, as it will not let me open my connection, I cannot run any virus checks the stinger found nothing, I CAN use the 'run' command and have tried the 'wfc' win file checker, it replaced a setup d.ll but found no other alterations. If I could only retrieve files that I need I would be happy to trow it at a wall with considerable force, but I have files on there I really need. ( I know, I should have backed up!) Any help would be fantastic. Yours Numpty boy

02-24-2006, 12:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,192 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Try these suggestions: Go to a computer that has internet access and download the DLL file at: http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dl...shtml?oleaut32 Unzip the file so that they are out of that zip file. Now open up the text file. It should tell you where the DLL file should be copied to (usually system or system32 folder). Once you read that, jot the directory down and then copy the oleaut32.dll file onto a floppy. It's probably best to print this out since I want you to enter some command lines later on. Boot up your home computer put in your floppy. Make sure your bios is changed to boot from the floppy drive first. Load it without cdrom support. Then wait and when you are at the prompt, type in each of the following (hitting enter key after each line): ren c:\windows\system32\oleaut32.dll c:\windows\system32\oleaut32.old copy oleaut32.dll c:\windows\system32 Just replace system32 with whatever folder the text file said it should be located in. So if it says it's in the system folder, just replace the above two lines that have system32 with system instead. After finishing those two lines, just hit ctrl+alt+del to restart and take out your floppy. If that doesnt work install This __________________ 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 !!!!!!!*

02-24-2006, 03:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dixie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 28 OS: Win98 My System	If this just happened try restoring it. Boot to DOS and at the prompt type scanreg/restore(no spaces needed) and pick the date when it was working ok. __________________ Do Unto Others Before They Do It To You

02-24-2006, 05:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,192 OS: XP Home SP3/XP Pro SP3/Vista Ultimate SP2/Windows 7 Professional	Did you try installing the Visual Basic 6.0 SP5: Run-Time Redistribution Pack? __________________ 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 !!!!!!!*

02-25-2006, 05:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
oshwyn5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dallas , Tx Posts: 1,435 OS: DOS,Win95,98,ME,XP, Fedora	Can you unzip the download and copy the oleaut32.dll to you windows boot floppy using a different computer? If so try this fix http://experts.about.com/q/Windows-9.../Oleaut-32.htm [quopte]Answer Hi kurt, go to a computer that has internet access and download the DLL file at: http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dl...shtml?oleaut32 Unzip that file so that they are out of that zip file. Now open up the text file. It should tell you where the DLL file should be copied to (usually system or system32 folder). Once you read that, jot the directory down and then copy the oleaut32.dll file onto a floppy. It's probably best to print this out since I want you to enter some command lines later on. Boot up your home computer (or whichever is the one that doesn't work) put in your floppy. Make sure your bios is change to boot from the floppy drive first. Load it without cdrom support. Then wait and when you are at the prompt, type in each of the following (hitting enter key after each line): ren c:\windows\system32\oleaut32.dll c:\windows\system32\oleaut32.old copy oleaut32.dll c:\windows\system32 Just replace system32 with whatever folder the text file said it should be located in. So if it says it's in the system folder, just replace the above two lines that have system32 with system instead. After finishing those two lines, just hit ctrl+alt+del to restart and take out your floppy. Hopefully that will do it. Kevin. Kevin's Resource Center - http://www.greyknight17.com KRC Forum - http://www.greyknight17.com/bb[/quote] __________________ Hello and Welcome to TSF My name is Pete but call me Oshwyn Click here for the five steps for Malware Removal If we have been of assistance please consider Donating to TSF to keep the forum running.

02-24-2006, 08:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Los Guys Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 8 OS: win 98	(sorry ) the main symptoms are the same as here http://www.techsupportforum.com/win-...t-jackpot.html

02-24-2006, 01:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Los Guys Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 8 OS: win 98	Thanks GG, I'll try that now. ( you can hear Los Guys at www.losguys.co.uk )

02-24-2006, 01:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Los Guys Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 8 OS: win 98	OK tried that. no dice! I could open the floppy drive, and see the new oleaut32.dll, I could pick it up, but when I tried moving it to the system folder it stated, ' Cannot copy oleaut32.dll. The system cannot read from the specified device.' I have tried 3 floppys now, so it's not a disk error. Arrrrggghhh I really appreciate your help GG

02-24-2006, 04:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Los Guys Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 8 OS: win 98	Hi Dixie, Just tried that, it restored to a good registry, but the problem remains. Pulling my hair out doesn't work either..

02-24-2006, 07:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Los Guys Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 8 OS: win 98	I'll try that now. Thanks

02-25-2006, 05:16 AM	#10 (permalink)
Los Guys Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 8 OS: win 98	Nope, it wouldn't open the file.

02-25-2006, 09:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dixie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 28 OS: Win98 My System	You two must have went to the same help site and copied and pasted from the same thread. __________________ Do Unto Others Before They Do It To You

02-25-2006, 10:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
Dixie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 28 OS: Win98 My System	Here's a couple of other things to try. ...... Microsoft Office 2000 or an Office 2000 Component Is Not Installed on Your Computer. Re-install If Office 2000 or or an Office 2000 component is not installed on your computer, obtain and install the Mcrepair.exe tool. To do so, please visit the following Microsoft Web site, Download the Mcrepair.exe tool from the link below, save the Mcrepair.exe file to the desktop, and then run Mcrepair.exe: http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...s/mcrepair.exe Restart your computor __________________ Do Unto Others Before They Do It To You