Re: Cannot Manually register .dll or .ocx files

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

From: Will Denny (willdenny_at_mvps.org)
Date: 11/09/04


Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2004 18:04:53 -0000

Hi

Have you tried this article:

"Explanation of Regsvr32 Usage and Error Messages"
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;249873

-- 
Will Denny
MS-MVP - Windows Shell/User
Please reply to the News Groups
"Scott" <Scott@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:CEF3985C-D83E-445D-B0BE-1A1FDEB01BA7@microsoft.com...
>I installed the program on my other computer and it works fine, I'm even 
>able
> to manually register the files in question, but unfortunately I need to
> install the program on this computer as it is the business computer. I 
> tried
> the link you provided but wasn't able to get much info as to figure out 
> what
> is the cause from preventing me to register these files. Any other info 
> would
> be greatly appreciated.
>
> "Will Denny" wrote:
>
>> Hi
>>
>> Those files may not be self-registering and have to be called by a 
>> specific
>> program or another .DLL.  See if the following helps:
>>
>> http://groups.google.com/groups?q=0x80020009&hl=en&btnG=Google+Search
>>
>> -- 
>>
>> Will Denny
>> MS-MVP - Windows Shell/User
>> Please reply to the News Groups
>>
>>
>> "Scott" <Scott@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:0E7D6F49-7558-435B-BEF5-9F39A89A1FBB@microsoft.com...
>> > While trying to install a program I keep getting an error message that
>> > says
>> > certian .dll or .ocx files cannot self register. I'm trying to manually
>> > register them using regsvr32 command with the file location following 
>> > the
>> > regsvr32 but message comes up saying that it failed with a Return Code
>> > 0x80020009. My wife really needs this program for her business so I 
>> > need
>> > to
>> > get it installed. Anyone with an idea of what might be preventing me 
>> > from
>> > registering these files I would greatly appreciate some insight.
>> > -- 
>> > Thanks in Advance for your help.
>>
>>
>> 


Relevant Pages

  • Re: ActiveX Programs freeze PC
    ... I followed your instructions to register the dll files and two of them had error messages. ... Regsvr32 mshtml.dll returned an Error Message: "mshtml was loaded, but the DllRegisterServer entry point was not found. ... Also type SFC /SCANNOW and check for damaged system files. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
  • Re: Microsoft Access 2003 Problem
    ... Are there any error messages? ... You might need to register the DAO dll using regsvr32. ...
    (microsoft.public.access.setupconfig)
  • Re: ActiveX Programs freeze PC
    ... the DllInstall entry point was not found. ... Regsvr32 mshtml.dll returned an Error Message: ... What does these messages mean and how do we resolve these Error Messages? ... A few fixes for IE. Register these .dll's and see if that helps: ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
  • Re: ActiveX Programs freeze PC
    ... Regsvr32 mshtml.dll returned an Error Message: ... What does these messages mean and how do we resolve these Error Messages? ... A few fixes for IE. Register these .dll's and see if that helps: ... Also type SFC /SCANNOW and check for damaged system files. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
  • Re: Some web pages wont display after XP2
    ... >regsvr32 Actxprxy.dll ... >with the details and any error messages. ... download a copy of LSPFIX from any of the following sites: ... >HOLD, download the programs to that folder, then burn that folder to a CD. ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser)