Re: Various applications won't open because "msvbvm60.DLL" not fou

From: Adrian Varela (AdrianVarela_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/02/05 

Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2005 16:41:02 -0800

Michael,
All I have are the XP restore CD's, not the acual XP discs. Do I need to
purchase the XP CD's or is there some way to reinstall the sys32.exe file w/
the restore CD's? Will doing a system restore delete any software and data
that wasn't on the computer when I first bought it? If so it doens't seem
worth the effort (and risk) to replace this file since the computer runs
alright w/out it. The "msvbvm60.DLL" was resolved by downloading some
updated software as Bob Bab*** suggested in his reply.
thanks,
Adrian

"Michael Solomon (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> First, be sure your antivirus software has the latest definitions and run a
> virus scan.
>
> Second, download, install and run Ad Aware:
> www.lavasoftusa.com
>
> Do the above just to be sure you are clear of anything that might be the
> source of the issue. If clear, it sounds as though whatever you used to
> remove the worm may have taken some possibly infected system files as well.
> See below.
>
> The following assumes you have an actual XP CD as opposed to a restore CD or
> restore partition supplied by your PC manufacturer.
>
> Go to Start, type sfc /scannow in the run box and press enter. Note, there
> is a space between sfc and the forward slash. You will be asked for your XP
> CD. Be aware, upon inserting the CD the XP setup screen may appear, this is
> not a part of sfc /scannow, rather it is being invoked by autorun. Simply
> minimize the screen and allow sfc to continue.
>
> If the above fails to resolve the issue, try a repair install as follows:
>
> Be sure you are well backed up in case there is a problem from which you are
> unable to recover. NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data
> files intact, if something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be
> forced to start over and do a clean install of XP. If you don't have your
> data backed up, you would lose your data should that eventuality occur.
>
> Assuming your system is set to boot from the CD-ROM drive, boot with the XP
> CD in the drive. If it isn't or you are not sure, you need to enter the
> system's BIOS. When you boot the system, the first screen usually has
> instructions that if you wish to enter setup press a specific key, when you
> see that, do so. Then you will have to navigate to the boot sequence, if
> the CD-ROM drive is not first line, set it first in the boot sequence. Save
> your settings and exit with the XP CD in the drive. The system will reboot.
>
> Boot from the CD. If your system is set to be able to boot from the CD, it
> should detect the disk and give a brief message, during the boot up, if you
> wish to boot from the CD press any key.
>
> Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will see a reference
> asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if you
> wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2. Just let
> setup run past all of that. It will continue to load files and drivers.
>
> Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will come to a screen
> with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows Installation
> using the Recovery console.
>
> The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires you to
> press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement. Setup
> will then search for previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
> version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation or
> install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair installation. From there
> on, follow the screens.
>
>
> --
> Michael Solomon MS-MVP
> Windows Shell/User
> Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>
> "Adrian" <Adrian@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:9224C992-35A5-4EC9-BD81-60A90CC6D9A3@microsoft.com...
> > I've been trying to open a disc for the iTrip FM tuner for my iPod and a
> > pop
> > message saying "application could not be openned because msvbvm60.DLL
> > could
> > not be found. Reinstalling it may fix the problem". THis identical
> > message
> > has popped up in the pat when I've tried openning the SOnic Blast music
> > player and another music player that came with the computer (Sony Vaio PCV
> > RX830). Sony tech support was not helpful. Windows support charges $35.
> > Does anyone know whats going on.
> >
> > Also, why has the pop up "Install sys32.exe" been showing up every time I
> > log into windows? Its been doing it ever since we installed the Blaster
> > Worm
> > repair stuff last year.
>
>
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