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Q135227: Err Msg: Error Starting Program: Regserv.exe Linked to Missing

Article: Q135227
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you start Windows 95, you may receive the following error message:

  Error Starting Program:
  REGSERV.EXE Linked To Missing Export KERNEL32.DLL;Vxdcall3

CAUSE
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This problem can occur if you installed Windows 95 over a Beta version of
Windows 95.

RESOLUTION
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Remove the remote registry service in Network properties. After you remove the
service, reinstall it using the Have Disk button in the Select Network Service
dialog box.

MORE INFORMATION
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The remote registry service (Regserv.exe) allows other computers to connect to
the registry on your computer. The Regserv.exe file is located in the Admin
folder on the Windows 95 CD-ROM.

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Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3

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