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Q192268: Err Msg: Cmmgr32.exe Is Linked to Missing Export Advapi32.dll

Article: Q192268
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): WINDOWS:2.5,2.51,2.52,2.6
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kberrmsg kbmsn
Last Modified: 22-SEP-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Microsoft Network versions 2.5, 2.51, 2.52, 2.6 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you start MSN, The Microsoft Network, or Microsoft Internet Explorer, you
may receive the following error message:

  Cmmgr32.exe is linked to missing export Advapi32.dll.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if the Advapi32.dll file is the wrong version.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, install the latest version of the Advapi32.dll file. To
do this, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click
  Add/Remove Programs.

2. Click Connection Manager, and then click Add/Remove. Follow the prompts on
  the screen to remove Connection Manager.

3. Close Control Panel, and then restart the computer.

4. Insert the MSN CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Press and hold down the SHIFT
  key when you insert the CD-ROM to prevent the MSN Setup program from starting
  automatically.

5. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.

6. Right-click the MSN (CD-ROM drive) icon, and then click Explore.

7. Double-click the Ie40 folder.

8. Double-click the Ie4setup.exe file, and then follow the instructions on the
  screen to install Internet Explorer.

9. On the Go menu, click Up One Level.

10. Double-click the Msnsetup folder.

11. Double-click the Compnts folder.

12. Double-click the Msnsvc.exe file.


Additional query words: msnet msnetwork microsoft-net m.s.n.

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Keywords          : kberrmsg kbmsn 
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN252 kbMSN251 kbMSN260 kbMSN250
Version           : WINDOWS:2.5,2.51,2.52,2.6
Issue type        : kbprb

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