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  1. October 14th, 2004, 01:14 PM #1
    RedGreen
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    Error when trying to load explorer in WinXp pro

    When i boot my computer after i log in when it tries to launch Explorer is says

    The procedure entry point SHLWAPI.dll could not be located in the dunamic link library SHCreateThreadRef

    Whats the deal?
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  2. October 14th, 2004, 02:15 PM #2
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    Did you update WinXP yesterday by any chance?
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  3. October 14th, 2004, 11:16 PM #3
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    I'm not sure, but i might have.
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  4. October 14th, 2004, 11:36 PM #4
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    You will have to do a repair/ install.
    Here are the directions

    http://www.windowsreinstall.com/winx...pair/index.htm

    Good luck. Let us know how it went.
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  5. October 15th, 2004, 12:32 PM #5
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    Pro?

    will the same procedure work with XP Professional? and the XP pro cd?
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  6. October 15th, 2004, 04:28 PM #6
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    Yes, it will.
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