Re: unable to add/remove windows components/missing fp40ext.inf FIX?

Tech Tip: Click here to run a free scan for Windows Errors and optimize PC performance

From: Mark L. Ferguson (marfer_mvpREMOVE_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 11/08/04 

Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2004 07:38:34 -0600

It's likely to be a system file. To repair all system files, go to
Start/Run, and type: SFC /SCANNOW 

-- 
Mark L. Ferguson (NOT an MS-MVP)
marfers notes for windows xp 
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/chatNotes.htm
.
"Schobie" <Schobie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:7576BB33-FCC2-480A-ACE4-04571E1C7870@microsoft.com...
> PROBLEM:
> While trying to open the 'Add/Remove Windows Components' window on my Win 
> XP
> Pro SP2, I received the following error message:
> -----
> Setup was unable to open information file fp40ext.inf.
> Contact your system administrator. The specific error code is 0x2 at line
> 2088999411.
>
> The application could not be initialized.
> -----
>
> SUMMARY OF FIX:
> Replaced my missing C:\WINDOWS\inf\fp40ext.inf file with a copy of the
> C:\WINDOWS\i386\fp40ext.inf file.
>
> Now, my "Add/Remove Window's Components" screen opens, and has a component
> listing. The question is.. "Is this a valid fix?" If I trash my system, 
> I'll
> try to let you know.
>
> If you know that this is a problem, PLEASE reply to my posting, and I'll 
> get
> your warning/information.
>
> DETAILS:
> After reviewing discussions (found with a web search) about different
> missing 'inf' files, I used  Explorer  to search for "fp40ext.* in 
> C\WINDOWS
> and its folders.
>
> I found several old copies of "fp40ext.inf" and 1 copy of "fp40ext.cab" in
> various Uninstall directories, and (apparently) the latest versions of
> "fp40ext.inf" (7/17/2004) and fp40ext.cab (7/17/2004) in my
> C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386\
> and
> C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\Download\6ca7..[longNumberstring]\ 
> folders.
>
> Using dos' 'comp' file comparing utility, both of the latest 'inf' file
> versions are the same.
>
> Since my 'C:\WINDOWS\inf' folder had a precompiled 'fp40ext.PNF' file, but
> was missing the its accompanying 'fp40ext.inf' file. (most files appear to
> come as a 'PNF'/'inf' combination, while some have an 'inf' file only), I
> copied the latest 'fp40ext.inf' version from my
> 'C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386\' folder to replace the missing file.
>
> NOTE: My fp40ext.inf is a text file of  7,946 bytes. I don't know how much
> of this file is installation dependent, so a copy from another machine 
> might
> not work.
>
> HTH, and I don't crash..;^)
> S
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Missing Rundll32 and other dlls
    ... Run and enter SFC /SCANNOW This starts the System File ... > missing several dll's and refused to run various programs. ... So here's my HijackThis log: ... > Files\Panicware\Pop-Up Stopper Free Edition\PSFree.exe" ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
  • RE: Problems with updates and cryptographic services
    ... renaming the catroot folders doesn't help. ... I'm missing some files, or some files are corrupted, and the system file ... >> Cryptographic Services were turned off on my computer, ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsupdate)
  • Re: 16 Bit Windows Subsystem Error
    ... Your AUTOEXEC.NT is either missing or corrupt. ... The system file is not suitable for ... > Rom games on my computer. ... It no longer plays, as you ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.games)
  • Re: Repair process
    ... when loading windows, it will stop and a message will say ... that the c_1252.nls file is missing, ... >| I was trying to run a manual repair using a windows ... >| missing some system file), and was wondering if it is ...
    (microsoft.public.win2000.general)
  • Re: Explorer doesnt show folder tree???
    ... Try using the System File Checker that is still in XP to check ... Even if i click on Folders icon-nothing. ... there's always search option shown. ... it's empty left side again... ...
    (alt.os.windows-xp)