wordpad.exe error

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dknier wrote:
> My husband, who is disabled, (using xp-pro) has been having lots of computer
> issues, but the one driving him crazy at the moment is not being able to use
> wordpad. This error message displays when he tries to open a wordpad document:
> The procedure entry point SHRegGetValueW could not not be located in the
> dynamic link library Shlwapi.dll

This link should get you to where you need to go:

http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/WinXP...

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thanks for the link - i unistalled KB834707, but still have same problem. i
think i did download some updates after a failed SP2 update as was suggested
in the article, but don't know how to find which ones - none are listed in
the review update history on update site

"Rockinghorse Winner" wrote:

>
>
> dknier wrote:
> > My husband, who is disabled, (using xp-pro) has been having lots of computer
> > issues, but the one driving him crazy at the moment is not being able to use
> > wordpad. This error message displays when he tries to open a wordpad document:
> > The procedure entry point SHRegGetValueW could not not be located in the
> > dynamic link library Shlwapi.dll
>
> This link should get you to where you need to go:
>
> http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/WinXP...
>
>

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Have you tried the recommended fix/solution at
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/WinXP...

Secondly, the problem described at the web page below is slightly different.
But the steps under the heading "Resolution" might be worth pursuing.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888162

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Michael

"dknier" <dknier@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C19D8B4F-756C-43C0-81D1-D2C5F408BDFE@microsoft.com...
> thanks for the link - i unistalled KB834707, but still have same problem.
> i
> think i did download some updates after a failed SP2 update as was
> suggested
> in the article, but don't know how to find which ones - none are listed in
> the review update history on update site
>

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Yes I did complete the fix recommended at the expert exchange site as noted
in my earlier reply to Rockinghorse. I was able to do the uninstall, but my
problem remains - the error message is in wordpad.exe - not explorer.exe.
Any other ideas?

"Michael T" wrote:

> Have you tried the recommended fix/solution at
> http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/WinXP...
>
> Secondly, the problem described at the web page below is slightly different.
> But the steps under the heading "Resolution" might be worth pursuing.
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888162
>
> --
> Michael
>
> "dknier" <dknier@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C19D8B4F-756C-43C0-81D1-D2C5F408BDFE@microsoft.com...
> > thanks for the link - i unistalled KB834707, but still have same problem.
> > i
> > think i did download some updates after a failed SP2 update as was
> > suggested
> > in the article, but don't know how to find which ones - none are listed in
> > the review update history on update site
> >
>
>
>

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So it sounds like you are saying you used Recovery Console and also
reinstalled Service Pack 2.

If not, then these are the specific solutions I am recommending.

I might also try Safe Mode and also run System File Checker.

Good luck.


"dknier" <dknier@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:6AD57812-03B8-4539-8A68-AA12EE0ECD3C@microsoft.com...
> Yes I did complete the fix recommended at the expert exchange site as
> noted
> in my earlier reply to Rockinghorse. I was able to do the uninstall, but
> my
> problem remains - the error message is in wordpad.exe - not explorer.exe.
> Any other ideas?
>
> "Michael T" wrote:
>
>> Have you tried the recommended fix/solution at
>> http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/WinXP...
>>
>> Secondly, the problem described at the web page below is slightly
>> different.
>> But the steps under the heading "Resolution" might be worth pursuing.
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888162

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You may also want to consider this site:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

"Michael T" <anonymous@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
news:uyKZCwXgFHA.1372@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> So it sounds like you are saying you used Recovery Console and also
> reinstalled Service Pack 2.
>
> If not, then these are the specific solutions I am recommending.
>
> I might also try Safe Mode and also run System File Checker.
>
> Good luck.
>
>

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What are the versions numbers (right click the file - Properties) of wordpad.exe (in C:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories) and shlwapi.dll (in c:\windows\system32). Is the wordpad file the only wordpad file on your computer?

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"dknier" <dknier@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:6AD57812-03B8-4539-8A68-AA12EE0ECD3C@microsoft.com...
> Yes I did complete the fix recommended at the expert exchange site as noted
> in my earlier reply to Rockinghorse. I was able to do the uninstall, but my
> problem remains - the error message is in wordpad.exe - not explorer.exe.
> Any other ideas?
>
> "Michael T" wrote:
>
>> Have you tried the recommended fix/solution at
>> http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/WinXP...
>>
>> Secondly, the problem described at the web page below is slightly different.
>> But the steps under the heading "Resolution" might be worth pursuing.
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888162
>>
>> --
>> Michael
>>
>> "dknier" <dknier@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:C19D8B4F-756C-43C0-81D1-D2C5F408BDFE@microsoft.com...
>> > thanks for the link - i unistalled KB834707, but still have same problem.
>> > i
>> > think i did download some updates after a failed SP2 update as was
>> > suggested
>> > in the article, but don't know how to find which ones - none are listed in
>> > the review update history on update site
>> >
>>
>>
>>

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Just Creekview


"dknier" wrote:

> My husband, who is disabled, (using xp-pro) has been having lots of computer
> issues, but the one driving him crazy at the moment is not being able to use
> wordpad. This error message displays when he tries to open a wordpad document:
> The procedure entry point SHRegGetValueW could not not be located in the
> dynamic link library Shlwapi.dll
>