[flakyteabag]

win 98.I cleaned up my computer using various utilities.When i go to windows update it downloads, when it tries to install i get Thunkconnect32 Failure! W95INF32.DLL.When i try an IE repair the same message pops up.In control panel the network,modem,system icons will not open.I am connecting and surfing normally with firefox,dont see any other obvious problems.I dont have windows cd.Any ideas?What files i need? how to fix it.ty

[JSntgRvr]

Originally Posted by flakyteabag

win 98.I cleaned up my computer using various utilities.When i go to windows update it downloads, when it tries to install i get Thunkconnect32 Failure! W95INF32.DLL.When i try an IE repair the same message pops up.In control panel the network,modem,system icons will not open.I am connecting and surfing normally with firefox,dont see any other obvious problems.I dont have windows cd.Any ideas?What files i need? how to fix it.ty

First download and install Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) 2.8:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

Then download and install the VBRun60.exe Package:

http://support.microsoft.com/default...NoWebContent=1

Perform these downloads one at a time.

[flakyteabag]

The same error pops up when i tried to install those items.Can you think of anything else I can try?

[Rollin' Rog]

Try using the System File Checker to replace the errant dll. Since you don't have a Windows CD, try the extraction from the cab files as indicated below:

Using SFC to extract files

1. Go to Start>Run and enter SFC and click OK
2. Check "Extract one File"
3. Enter the file name and click on "Start"
4. In the "Restore from" field enter:: D:\WIN98 [if 'D' is not the letter of your CD-Rom drive, modify appropriately]
5. Click OK

{if you do not have a Windows system CD, try subsitituting c:\windows\options\cabs in the"restore from field"}

You want to extract W95INF32.DLL to c:\windows\system

Backup the current one when prompted.

[JSntgRvr]

This file is part of the VBRun60.exe Package, if downloaded. Search for that file in the Computer and confirm its location. It should be located in the C:\Windows\System folder.

[flakyteabag]

no windows cd tried to restore from c:\windows\options\cabs. file not found.So I went to find find files, and it shows 1 w95inf32.dll in c:\windows\system.I have VBRun60.exe and MDAC 2.8 on the desktop, and when i try to install Thunkconnect32.Failure!Advanced INF Installer, Error loading W95INF32.DLL.Anything else I can try?Are the files case sensitive ?The 1 file I have is dated 1996 could it be corrupt.

[Rollin' Rog]

The version I have in Win98 is the same, so I'm not sure that's the real problem. I'm looking at other web hits for those error messages and I don't find any clear resolutions or common denominators, but will check further.

For now why not try updating your Windows Installer files -- see if this will install then test again:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...2-DE3BB768148F

The only resolution to this that I've seen so far was to delete the file itself. I wouldn't try that. But I would try renaming it if all else fails.

http://66.102.7.104/search?q=cache:B...NF32.DLL&hl=en

[JSntgRvr]

Also, there may be a possiblity that the Dinamic Link Libraries and not being ran as Applications. There are two files responsible for this; Rundll32.exe and Rundll.exe.

You can use Rog's suggestion to Extract these two files from the cabs, but this time to the C:\Windows folder.

[JSntgRvr]

Found a case that was due to a virus. There are Free Virus Scanners sites. Select at least two and run a full scan:

http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/defaul...fs/default.asp
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/h...nt=true&bhcp=1
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/licence.php
http://www.pandasoftware.com/actives..._principal.htm
http://www.ravantivirus.com/scan/
http://www.freedom.net/viruscenter/index.html

[flakyteabag]

windows installer-"The specified file already exists",I'll try those other things you suggested, a virus is unlikely i'll do that last.I'll be back

[Rollin' Rog]

I guess I'm a little surprised you already have the latest version of Windows installer. Would you find:

c:\windows\msiexec.exe

right click on it and select Properties > Version?

It should be 2.0.2600 for you to get that message.

Do other applets open ok in the Control Panel other than the ones you mentioned?

Have you tried starting in Safe Mode and seeing if any of these operations complete without error?

[flakyteabag]

I ran panda virus scan no problems found.I'll run another one later.Tried to extract the 2 files,"files not found".Looked in find file, Rundll32.exe 24 kb version 4.10.1998.Rundll.exe 5 kb same version.I renamed w95inf32.dll to flakeyteabag did a find file make sure no more w95inf32.dll files, 0 files found.Tried to install again Thunk... failure.Tried to rename flakeyteabag back to w95inf32.dll can't do it,a file already has that name.It reproduces the file from somewhere when its not on the file list. msiexec.exe is the correct version.The other applets do open ok.I have not tried safe mode yet but it may be the next step.I'm thunking out of ideas.I'm gonna look thru a friends win 98 files on the weekend see if i'm missing any obvious ones.Any legit utilities that scan for missing files?

[JSntgRvr]

Search for the following file in your Computer and let me know its location:

Win98_46.cab

[Rollin' Rog]

Start > Run > sfc > scan for altered or corrupt files.

BUT do NOT replace any without asking here first. SFC is not all that reliable and will report updated files as altered. Some can even cause failed boots if the wrong choice is made.

[flakyteabag]

win98_46.cab is in c:\windows\cabs