computer help please(regsvr32)

[snaz16]

I downloaded the divx player to view some of the
ASB movies ,and while loading the player up I got : cannot find regsvr32 or one of its components.Can someone enlighten this computer challenged person. What is this file,and where can I get it.

[Liquidrage]

Re: computer help please(regsvr32)

Regsvr32 is an exe on windows that registers dll's (and some other library types) with the OS so they can be used by applications.

For example, when I write a COM+ component, I might do something like,
regsvr32 "C:\somefolder\mydll.dll"
Then all my applications can use mydll.dll simple by referencing the name and a class within it.

Anyways, it sounds like the DivX player tried to register a .dll and couldn't find one of the components.

Look for a .dll on your machine and register it.

click on the start button and click on run.
type
regsvr32 "C:\Windows\System32\wmpcd.dll"

(look to make sure that .dll is in that folder, if it isn't use a different dll from that folder)

It should register fine. If it does, you know the problem is in some obscure component. It might also be that you downloaded the wrong version for your OS.

Here's a link from MS that is relevant.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q249873

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RegSvr32.exe depends on the Kernel32.dll, User32.dll, and Ole32.dll files (and the Msvcrt.dll and Advapi32.dll files in Windows NT). Regsvr32.exe loads the file you are trying to register or un-register, along with all of its dependencies. The process may be unsuccessful if a required file is missing or damaged.

You can use Depends.exe to determine dependencies for the file you are trying to register or un-register. Depends.exe is included with the Microsoft Windows 98 Resource Kit and the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Resource Kit support tools.

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[Liquidrage]

Re: computer help please(regsvr32)

Regsvr32 is an exe on windows that registers dll's (and some other library types) with the OS so they can be used by applications.

For example, when I write a COM+ component, I might do something like,
regsvr32 "C:\somefolder\mydll.dll"
Then all my applications can use mydll.dll simple by referencing the name and a class within it.

Anyways, it sounds like the DivX player tried to register a .dll and couldn't find one of the components.

Look for a .dll on your machine and register it.

click on the start button and click on run.
type
regsvr32 "C:\Windows\System32\wmpcd.dll"

(look to make sure that .dll is in that folder, if it isn't use a different dll from that folder)

It should register fine. If it does, you know the problem is in some obscure component. It might also be that you downloaded the wrong version for your OS.

Here's a link from MS that is relevant.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q249873

</font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr />
RegSvr32.exe depends on the Kernel32.dll, User32.dll, and Ole32.dll files (and the Msvcrt.dll and Advapi32.dll files in Windows NT). Regsvr32.exe loads the file you are trying to register or un-register, along with all of its dependencies. The process may be unsuccessful if a required file is missing or damaged.

You can use Depends.exe to determine dependencies for the file you are trying to register or un-register. Depends.exe is included with the Microsoft Windows 98 Resource Kit and the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Resource Kit support tools.

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[snaz16]

Re: computer help please(regsvr32)

Thanks, I'll give it a shot.

[snaz16]

Re: computer help please(regsvr32)

Thanks, I'll give it a shot.