Re: CRYPTUI.dll mystery...re-installed WIN XP PRO, problem still persi

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I think it has to do with service pack 2. Is it possible for you to load XP
without service pack 2?
"MikeFadd" <MikeFadd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:630BCEA7-92AA-4897-A527-CFA74C1961BF@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> At the beginning of the week I received the following error when
attempting
> to startup my computer.
>
> -------------------------------------------------
> Explorer.exe- unable to locate component
> -------------------------------------------------
> (x) <---RED X
>
> This application failed to start because CRYPTUI.dll was not found.
> Re-installing the application may fix this problem.
> ____________________________________________________________
>
> I posted to this forum, and the very few people that provided suggestions
> helped me all they could until each suggested attempt proved unsuccessful.
>
> I finally gave in and decided I had to do a fresh re-install of Win XP
Pro.
> I purchased an external hard drive and backed up my hard drive while
> connected through my brother's computer which is identical to mine. I
> reinserted my hard drive back into my tower formatted the hard drive. Then
I
> installed WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL w/ SERVICE PACK 2.
>
> Everything seemed fine as I entered all the required information and
Windows
> started. Then I began installing the necessary drivers (from my ABIT CD).
I
> have an ABIT NF-7 motherboard. Then after installing the drivers, Windows
had
> to restart. Upon restarting my system....
>
> .....the same cryptic message came up as it did before I reinstalled
> WINDOWS! The message appears right after the Windows Logo loading screen
> finishes and right before the desktop loads.
>
> I have no clue what could possibly be the problem. If anyone has any
input,
> I'd GREATLY appreciate the help! PLEASE!
>
> -Mike


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