any idea how to download that missing file .dll file? Can I run the Windows system cd, or will that lose files and other items on my computer? No, I dont have a recovery CD. I have run PC Tools registry repair software, I have McAfee anti-virus, malware, security software on my computer.

I made a full system backup the other day and want to know if I could restore the whole thing if the fresh reinstall I’m planning doesn’t work out and I want to go back to how it was.

Thanks!
Thanks P. I had also made a registry export but had forgotten that regedit won’t handle some entry types that regedt32 will.

I’ll export the whole thing and also each user’s settings separately.

I’m A+ certified from way back – started doing support in the DOS/Win3.0 days – but I’ve never had occasion to restore or reinstall a Windows system from scratch. I’ve always been able to keep them running clean long enough to make a new low-end system the better option. Been out of the game as a pro for a few years too.

Thanks again!
I’m going to keep this Q open in case anyone else has some tips too.