Until MS has a fix-any idea how to put back a SHLWAPI.dll ..

[geoff]

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I have XP pro sp2 and installed latest updates from MS the other night. On
rebooting, I now have a blank desktop with the following message-
"Explorer.exe - Entry Point Not Found".....The procedure entry point
AssocGetPerceivedType could not be located in the dynamic link library
SHLWAPI.dll".
I have put in the XP disc and gone into safe mode which brings up all users
plus an extra user - Administrator. Aministrator is asking for a password
which I have no idea what it is-never put one. So it does seem I can get in
from there.
There are about 5 other options but they seem to take me the same blank
desktop screen.

Are there any thoughts how to fix this. eg. a particular prompt, how to get
into the setup etc.

If I can get to safe mode maybe I can do a system restore to about a week
ago - but don't know if this will work either.

Thanks for any help.

Geoff

 

[map]

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"geoff" wrote:

> I have XP pro sp2 and installed latest updates from MS the other night. On
> rebooting, I now have a blank desktop with the following message-
> "Explorer.exe - Entry Point Not Found".....The procedure entry point
> AssocGetPerceivedType could not be located in the dynamic link library
> SHLWAPI.dll".
> I have put in the XP disc and gone into safe mode which brings up all users
> plus an extra user - Administrator. Aministrator is asking for a password
> which I have no idea what it is-never put one. So it does seem I can get in
> from there.
> There are about 5 other options but they seem to take me the same blank
> desktop screen.
>
> Are there any thoughts how to fix this. eg. a particular prompt, how to get
> into the setup etc.
>
> If I can get to safe mode maybe I can do a system restore to about a week
> ago - but don't know if this will work either.
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
> Geoff
>

http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html

 

[null]

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geoff wrote:

> I have XP pro sp2 and installed latest updates from MS the other night. On
> rebooting, I now have a blank desktop with the following message-
> "Explorer.exe - Entry Point Not Found".....The procedure entry point
> AssocGetPerceivedType could not be located in the dynamic link library
> SHLWAPI.dll".
> I have put in the XP disc and gone into safe mode which brings up all users
> plus an extra user - Administrator. Aministrator is asking for a password
> which I have no idea what it is-never put one. So it does seem I can get in
> from there.
> There are about 5 other options but they seem to take me the same blank
> desktop screen.
>
> Are there any thoughts how to fix this. eg. a particular prompt, how to get
> into the setup etc.
>
> If I can get to safe mode maybe I can do a system restore to about a week
> ago - but don't know if this will work either.
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
> Geoff
>

Try the Administrator account in Safe Mode with a blank password.

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[geoff]

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Thanks Map for the link. Unfortunately I can not run system via start button
as I have an absolute blank screen. But good tip anyway.
Thanks
Geoff

"MAP" wrote:

>
>
> "geoff" wrote:
>
> > I have XP pro sp2 and installed latest updates from MS the other night. On
> > rebooting, I now have a blank desktop with the following message-
> > "Explorer.exe - Entry Point Not Found".....The procedure entry point
> > AssocGetPerceivedType could not be located in the dynamic link library
> > SHLWAPI.dll".
> > I have put in the XP disc and gone into safe mode which brings up all users
> > plus an extra user - Administrator. Aministrator is asking for a password
> > which I have no idea what it is-never put one. So it does seem I can get in
> > from there.
> > There are about 5 other options but they seem to take me the same blank
> > desktop screen.
> >
> > Are there any thoughts how to fix this. eg. a particular prompt, how to get
> > into the setup etc.
> >
> > If I can get to safe mode maybe I can do a system restore to about a week
> > ago - but don't know if this will work either.
> >
> > Thanks for any help.
> >
> > Geoff
> >
>
> http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html

 

[geoff]

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Thanks null,
Did try, but the Administrator will not accept a blank password it still
wanted a password of some kind. I tried some old ones we have used in the
past but nothing worked. damm.
I went in to all users via safe mode but all went to a black screen with the
words safe mode around it, but nothing else would happen-just a black sceen.
Can get into safe mode with command prompt but i don't know what to put in
to even try it.
Thanks for the suggestion
Geoff

"null" wrote:

> geoff wrote:
>
> > I have XP pro sp2 and installed latest updates from MS the other night. On
> > rebooting, I now have a blank desktop with the following message-
> > "Explorer.exe - Entry Point Not Found".....The procedure entry point
> > AssocGetPerceivedType could not be located in the dynamic link library
> > SHLWAPI.dll".
> > I have put in the XP disc and gone into safe mode which brings up all users
> > plus an extra user - Administrator. Aministrator is asking for a password
> > which I have no idea what it is-never put one. So it does seem I can get in
> > from there.
> > There are about 5 other options but they seem to take me the same blank
> > desktop screen.
> >
> > Are there any thoughts how to fix this. eg. a particular prompt, how to get
> > into the setup etc.
> >
> > If I can get to safe mode maybe I can do a system restore to about a week
> > ago - but don't know if this will work either.
> >
> > Thanks for any help.
> >
> > Geoff
> >
>
> Try the Administrator account in Safe Mode with a blank password.
>
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> The reader should exercise normal caution and backup the Registry and
> data files regularly, and especially before making any changes to their
> PC, as well as performing regular virus and spyware scans. I am not
> liable for problems or mishaps that occur from the reader using advice
> posted here. No warranty, express or implied, is given with the posting
> of this message.
>
>

 

[null]

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geoff wrote:
> Thanks null,
> Did try, but the Administrator will not accept a blank password it still
> wanted a password of some kind. I tried some old ones we have used in the
> past but nothing worked. damm.
> I went in to all users via safe mode but all went to a black screen with the
> words safe mode around it, but nothing else would happen-just a black sceen.
> Can get into safe mode with command prompt but i don't know what to put in
> to even try it.
> Thanks for the suggestion
> Geoff

Do a google search for 'John the Ripper' download it to a CD and boot to
the CD - you'll be able to change the Administrator's password there. Be
careful with it though.


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