missing .dll file

[nyblonde22]

hi! When i start up my computer it says : a required . DLL file, C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\CRT.DLL.Dll was not found.
how do i fix that?
Does that have anything to do with me not having any sound?

Please help!! TY

 

[Mosaic1]

You need to extract crtdll.dll to C:\windows\system
I don't know what operating system you use. If windows98, you can use System File Checker. If Windows95, do it in DOS.

 

[nyblonde22]

I have 98.....whats system file cheker?

 

[Mosaic1]

Here's a link with specific dorections on how to use System File Checker. Pictures included. It makes it very easy to follow.

http://users.erols.com/dj-paulen/ss/

It is a tool used to extract files. You need to extract

crtdll.dll to C:\windows\system


Emailing is not a good idea. It's best to post here. That way everybody gets the advantage of the advice given and you also have the advantage of more than one opinion.

 

[tsuji]

Hello, nyblonde22.

If what the message indicates CRT.DLL.DLL (with double extension), I would start worrying. If it indicates CRTDLL.D11 (with extension D-one-one), I would worry even more. So, do scan system for virus for safety.

If it is only a typo for CRTDLL.DLL, it is still rather unusual for win9x. It is not in used in protected mode. It is not shown up in bootlog. It has a dependency on kernel32.dll. It is called in networking service in winNT startup and that is practically all for this runtime library.

In any case, you can even extract and replace it in protected mode. Click out the dos box, and have your installation package stand ready. Issue the single line command in the dos box:

Extract /Y /A X:\win98\win98_22.cab /L C:\windows\system CRTDLL.DLL

Note : edit the path pointing to where you store the .cab files, cdrom or harddrive.

regards - tsuji