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Random Error Messages in Internet Explorer If You Have the Incorrect Version of the Shlwapi.dll File Installed

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Symptoms

You may randomly receive the following Internet Explorer error message:
Procedure entry point wnsprintfa could not be located in the dynamic link library shlwapi.dll
The title bar of the browser may display the following error message:
loadwc.exe - entry point not found
When you try to uninstall or reinstall Internet Explorer, you may receive the following error message:
Ordinal 441 could not be found in the dynamic library SHLWAPI.DLL

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Cause

This behavior can happen when Internet Explorer has the incorrect version of the Shlwapi.dll file installed.

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Resolution

To resolve this behavior, install a newer version of Shlwapi.dll file. Use the following method:
  • Copy and install a different version of Shlwapi.dll onto your computer from a computer that is running the same version of Internet Explorer, and that is not experiencing the same behavior.

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Keywords: KB284706, kbprb, kberrmsg

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Article Info
Article ID : 284706
Revision : 6
Created on : 1/14/2006
Published on : 1/14/2006
Exists online : False
Views : 423