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> i am running Norton 360 and it was operational when the update was done.
Bingo, we have a wiener!
SymProtect & SP3
http://windowssecrets.com/2008/05/29/02-Norton-software-conflicts-with-Windows-XP-SP3
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=33522
WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx
Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
Edmond wrote:
> Had made a mistake and now done it correctly, but still no luck. Fails to
> register as no Dll point was found.
>
> Opening the regsvr32 file is as you say, no dll specified, followed by the
> useage information.
>
> i am running Norton 360 and it was operational when the update was done. I
> have also scanned the system using the Norton and Spybot with no malware
> being found.
>
> what do i do now?
>
> Thanks
>
> Nigel
>
> "MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:
>
>>>> 1) do not have a folder Windows\system32\dllcache
>>
>> If you've done this correctly -
>>
>> Show hidden files, folders, and system files
>> http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial62.html#winxp
>>
>> and no dllcache folder exists, read on ...
>>
>>>> 2) computer could not find the file regsvr32 when i ran it.
>>
>> The Operating System is either damaged, there is malware present that
>> was resident when SP3 was applied, or, the command syntax is incorrect.
>>
>> After show hidden files, folders, and system files, use WINDOWS Explorer
>> to navigate to the WINDOWS directory [folder]
>> Open the system32 subfolder
>> Locate regsvr32.exe
>> *Right* click it and choose Open
>> A window should appear stating " No DLL name specified "
>> Under that is Usage:
>> There will be a list of commands.
>> Is that what you saw ?
>>
>> Which antivirus|security suite is installed ?
>> Was it actively monitoring the system when SP3 was applied ?
>>
>>
>> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
>> ===============
>> *-343-* FDNY
>> Never Forgotten
>> ===============
>>
>>
>>
>> Edmond wrote:
>>
>>> Still have the same problem although the version number of the file is
>>> correct. I have deleted the file from System32 and copied the one in the
>>> service pack area but have 2 issues namely:
>>>
>>> 1) do not have a folder Windows\system32\dllcache
>>> 2) computer could not find the file regsvr32 when i ran it.
>>>
>>> Any further advice please?
>>>
>>> thanks
>>>
>>> Nigel Edmondson
>>>
>>> "MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> Show hidden files, folders, and system files:
>>>> http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial62.html#winxp
>>>>
>>>> Using Windows Explorer, navigate to
>>>> WINDOWS\system32
>>>> Locate wlanapi.dll
>>>> Right click it and choose Properties
>>>> Click the Version tab
>>>> The Version included with SP3 is 5.1.2600.5512
>>>>
>>>> There's a chance that the file in question has become damaged during
>>>> the
>>>> application of SP3. Suggest you boot to Safe Mode:
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315222
>>>>
>>>> When in SM, navigate to
>>>> WINDOWS\system32
>>>> Delete wlanapi.dll
>>>>
>>>> WINDOWS\system32\dllcache
>>>> Delete the backup of wlanapi.dll
>>>>
>>>> Navigate to
>>>> WINDOWS\\ServicePackFiles\i386
>>>> Locate wlanapi.dll
>>>> Copy it to the 2 previous locations you deleted it from:
>>>>
>>>> WINDOWS\system32
>>>> WINDOWS\system32\dllcache
>>>>
>>>> *Disconnect* the system from any network or internet connection.
>>>>
>>>> Restart to normal Windows mode.
>>>>
>>>> Go to Start > Run > type in or copy&paste the below into the Open: line
>>>> and then click OK or press Enter
>>>>
>>>> regsvr32 wlanapi.dll
>>>>
>>>> *Reconnect* the system to the network or internet connection.
>>>>
>>>> Did that get the file registered ?
>>>>
>>>> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
>>>> ===============
>>>> *-343-* FDNY
>>>> Never Forgotten
>>>> ===============
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Edmond wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> I have Windows XP professional and just installed service Pack 3. On
>>>>> start up i now get
>>>>> the following messages:-
>>>>>
>>>>> The procedure entry point ApsGetinterfacecount could not be located in
>>>>> the dynamic link library wlanapi.dll.
>>>>>
>>>>> The procedure entry point apsinitialise could not be located in the
>>>>> dynamic link library wlanapi.dll.
>>>>>
>>>>> Can anybody help me to resolve this please?
>>>>>
>>>>> thanks in advance
>>>>>
>>>>> Nigel Edmondson
>>>>> nedmond860@aol.com
> i am running Norton 360 and it was operational when the update was done.
Bingo, we have a wiener!
SymProtect & SP3
http://windowssecrets.com/2008/05/29/02-Norton-software-conflicts-with-Windows-XP-SP3
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=33522
WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldro...requisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx
Steps to take before you install WinXP SP3
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950717
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
Edmond wrote:
> Had made a mistake and now done it correctly, but still no luck. Fails to
> register as no Dll point was found.
>
> Opening the regsvr32 file is as you say, no dll specified, followed by the
> useage information.
>
> i am running Norton 360 and it was operational when the update was done. I
> have also scanned the system using the Norton and Spybot with no malware
> being found.
>
> what do i do now?
>
> Thanks
>
> Nigel
>
> "MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:
>
>>>> 1) do not have a folder Windows\system32\dllcache
>>
>> If you've done this correctly -
>>
>> Show hidden files, folders, and system files
>> http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial62.html#winxp
>>
>> and no dllcache folder exists, read on ...
>>
>>>> 2) computer could not find the file regsvr32 when i ran it.
>>
>> The Operating System is either damaged, there is malware present that
>> was resident when SP3 was applied, or, the command syntax is incorrect.
>>
>> After show hidden files, folders, and system files, use WINDOWS Explorer
>> to navigate to the WINDOWS directory [folder]
>> Open the system32 subfolder
>> Locate regsvr32.exe
>> *Right* click it and choose Open
>> A window should appear stating " No DLL name specified "
>> Under that is Usage:
>> There will be a list of commands.
>> Is that what you saw ?
>>
>> Which antivirus|security suite is installed ?
>> Was it actively monitoring the system when SP3 was applied ?
>>
>>
>> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
>> ===============
>> *-343-* FDNY
>> Never Forgotten
>> ===============
>>
>>
>>
>> Edmond wrote:
>>
>>> Still have the same problem although the version number of the file is
>>> correct. I have deleted the file from System32 and copied the one in the
>>> service pack area but have 2 issues namely:
>>>
>>> 1) do not have a folder Windows\system32\dllcache
>>> 2) computer could not find the file regsvr32 when i ran it.
>>>
>>> Any further advice please?
>>>
>>> thanks
>>>
>>> Nigel Edmondson
>>>
>>> "MowGreen [MVP]" wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> Show hidden files, folders, and system files:
>>>> http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial62.html#winxp
>>>>
>>>> Using Windows Explorer, navigate to
>>>> WINDOWS\system32
>>>> Locate wlanapi.dll
>>>> Right click it and choose Properties
>>>> Click the Version tab
>>>> The Version included with SP3 is 5.1.2600.5512
>>>>
>>>> There's a chance that the file in question has become damaged during
>>>> the
>>>> application of SP3. Suggest you boot to Safe Mode:
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315222
>>>>
>>>> When in SM, navigate to
>>>> WINDOWS\system32
>>>> Delete wlanapi.dll
>>>>
>>>> WINDOWS\system32\dllcache
>>>> Delete the backup of wlanapi.dll
>>>>
>>>> Navigate to
>>>> WINDOWS\\ServicePackFiles\i386
>>>> Locate wlanapi.dll
>>>> Copy it to the 2 previous locations you deleted it from:
>>>>
>>>> WINDOWS\system32
>>>> WINDOWS\system32\dllcache
>>>>
>>>> *Disconnect* the system from any network or internet connection.
>>>>
>>>> Restart to normal Windows mode.
>>>>
>>>> Go to Start > Run > type in or copy&paste the below into the Open: line
>>>> and then click OK or press Enter
>>>>
>>>> regsvr32 wlanapi.dll
>>>>
>>>> *Reconnect* the system to the network or internet connection.
>>>>
>>>> Did that get the file registered ?
>>>>
>>>> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
>>>> ===============
>>>> *-343-* FDNY
>>>> Never Forgotten
>>>> ===============
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Edmond wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> I have Windows XP professional and just installed service Pack 3. On
>>>>> start up i now get
>>>>> the following messages:-
>>>>>
>>>>> The procedure entry point ApsGetinterfacecount could not be located in
>>>>> the dynamic link library wlanapi.dll.
>>>>>
>>>>> The procedure entry point apsinitialise could not be located in the
>>>>> dynamic link library wlanapi.dll.
>>>>>
>>>>> Can anybody help me to resolve this please?
>>>>>
>>>>> thanks in advance
>>>>>
>>>>> Nigel Edmondson
>>>>> nedmond860@aol.com