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Q172771: Error Message: Moscudll.dll Is Missing

Article: Q172771
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.0,1.05,1.2,1.3
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kberrmsg kbsetup
Last Modified: 14-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Microsoft Network versions 1.0, 1.05, 1.2, 1.3 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to download MSN, The Microsoft Network, version 1.3, you may
receive the following error message:

  Moscudll.dll is missing.

CAUSE
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The Moscudll.dll file may be damaged or missing.

RESOLUTION
==========

To resolve this issue, extract a new copy of the Moscudll.dll file to the
Windows\System folder. The Moscudll.dll file can be found in the following
locations:

- The Win95_07.cab cabinet file on the Windows 95 CD-ROM or the original
  Windows 95 DMF disks.

- The Win95_10.cab cabinet file on the Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2 (OSR2)
  CD-ROM.

- The Win95_11.cab cabinet file on the original Windows 95 non-DMF disks.

NOTE: If you are prompted to overwrite an existing file, press Y, and then press
ENTER.

For information about using the Extract tool, please see the following article in
the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q129605 How to Extract Original Compressed Windows Files

Additional query words: classicsweep

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Keywords          : kberrmsg kbsetup 
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN130 kbMSN105 kbMSN120
Version           : WINDOWS:1.0,1.05,1.2,1.3

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