Missing .DLL file

Trying to load EarthLink software, I get the message .DLL
not found (OLEACC.DLL)
I reloaded my system disk for Windows 98 and still get the
same error?

[John Werneken]

Perhaps the OLEACC.DLL is actually missing. Start > find > files/folders,
to
verify. Should have one in c:\windows/system. If it is missing, one could
extract another: Start > Run > SFC. Then select "extract one from
instalation disk", then browse to c:\win98cabs or other hard drive store of
win98cab files, select OLEACC.DLL.

Alternatively some spyware may be responsible. There is a newsgroup
"microsoft.public.security.virus" that has a FAQ (frequently asked
questions) message that gives a good guide to spyware fighters.

More expert persons please correct any errors in my comments :)

> wrote in message
...
> Trying to load EarthLink software, I get the message .DLL
> not found (OLEACC.DLL)
> I reloaded my system disk for Windows 98 and still get the
> same error?

[kimbo_]

Hi, you can download that file from here
http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-files.shtml?oleacc then put it in
c:\windows\system folder.
Regards
Kim
> wrote in message
...
> Trying to load EarthLink software, I get the message .DLL
> not found (OLEACC.DLL)
> I reloaded my system disk for Windows 98 and still get the
> same error?

[Sandi - Microsoft MVP]

Historically this means not only the possibility that a file is missing, but
also that it may be there, but is a version that is not compatible with the
software you are trying to install. Please advise if you have searched
your system to confirm that the file is missing before we go any further.

--
Hyperlinks are used to ensure advice remains current
_______________________________________
Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE)
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/



wrote:
> Trying to load EarthLink software, I get the message .DLL
> not found (OLEACC.DLL)
> I reloaded my system disk for Windows 98 and still get the
> same error?

[Paul Conrad]

I had the same issue, but a bit different, Sandi. I downloaded the
"oleacc.dll" from
a download.dll site (w Norton antivirus turned off), then opened it onto my
desktop and the tried to register it by opening it, using regsvr32.exe, by
browsing into the Windows/System file to get a program to open OLEACC. But
then I got this error msg:

LoadLibrary("C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\oleacc.dll") failed.
GetLastError returns 0x0000045a.

Can you advise? I get an oleacc.dll error message every time I boot, and I
need the file working so I can run Earthlink and their home networking
software. I recently did a re-install of win98 including a reformat, and then
ran complete Windows update.
Many thanks for any light you can shed on this.


"Sandi - Microsoft MVP" wrote:

> Historically this means not only the possibility that a file is missing, but
> also that it may be there, but is a version that is not compatible with the
> software you are trying to install. Please advise if you have searched
> your system to confirm that the file is missing before we go any further.
>
> --
> Hyperlinks are used to ensure advice remains current
> _______________________________________
> Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE)
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/
>
>
>
> wrote:
> > Trying to load EarthLink software, I get the message .DLL
> > not found (OLEACC.DLL)
> > I reloaded my system disk for Windows 98 and still get the
> > same error?
>
>

[Sandi - Microsoft MVP]

I do not believe that downloading and installing one file from a 'download
site' is suffient to fix problems. You need to make sure that the version
you install is correct for the operating system, and software, that you have
installed on your machine. There is no 'one size fits all' download which
is what these download sites seem to promise.

Check out this URL:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=/servicedesks/fileversion/dllinfo.asp&SD=MS&FR=0

It is an excellent service to help you work out what is the latest version
suitable for the software installed on your system.

--
_______________________________________
Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE)
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org

"Paul Conrad" > wrote in message
...
>I had the same issue, but a bit different, Sandi. I downloaded the
> "oleacc.dll" from
> a download.dll site (w Norton antivirus turned off), then opened it onto
> my
> desktop and the tried to register it by opening it, using regsvr32.exe, by
> browsing into the Windows/System file to get a program to open OLEACC. But
> then I got this error msg:
>
> LoadLibrary("C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\oleacc.dll") failed.
> GetLastError returns 0x0000045a.
>
> Can you advise? I get an oleacc.dll error message every time I boot, and I
> need the file working so I can run Earthlink and their home networking
> software. I recently did a re-install of win98 including a reformat, and
> then
> ran complete Windows update.
> Many thanks for any light you can shed on this.
>
>
> "Sandi - Microsoft MVP" wrote:
>
>> Historically this means not only the possibility that a file is missing,
>> but
>> also that it may be there, but is a version that is not compatible with
>> the
>> software you are trying to install. Please advise if you have searched
>> your system to confirm that the file is missing before we go any further.
>>
>> --
>> Hyperlinks are used to ensure advice remains current
>> _______________________________________
>> Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE)
>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/
>>
>>
>>
>> wrote:
>> > Trying to load EarthLink software, I get the message .DLL
>> > not found (OLEACC.DLL)
>> > I reloaded my system disk for Windows 98 and still get the
>> > same error?
>>
>>

[Paul Conrad]

Thank you so much for providing that HIGHLY useful link. I'm afraid many of
us don't bother to track down Microsoft's own support tools before rushing to
scream "help!" in a google search box. I'll post back after I get the right
..dll pickle.

"Sandi - Microsoft MVP" wrote:

> I do not believe that downloading and installing one file from a 'download
> site' is suffient to fix problems. You need to make sure that the version
> you install is correct for the operating system, and software, that you have
> installed on your machine. There is no 'one size fits all' download which
> is what these download sites seem to promise.
>
> Check out this URL:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=/servicedesks/fileversion/dllinfo.asp&SD=MS&FR=0
>
> It is an excellent service to help you work out what is the latest version
> suitable for the software installed on your system.
>
> --
> _______________________________________
> Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE)
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org
>
> "Paul Conrad" > wrote in message
> ...
> >I had the same issue, but a bit different, Sandi. I downloaded the
> > "oleacc.dll" from
> > a download.dll site (w Norton antivirus turned off), then opened it onto
> > my
> > desktop and the tried to register it by opening it, using regsvr32.exe, by
> > browsing into the Windows/System file to get a program to open OLEACC. But
> > then I got this error msg:
> >
> > LoadLibrary("C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\oleacc.dll") failed.
> > GetLastError returns 0x0000045a.
> >
> > Can you advise? I get an oleacc.dll error message every time I boot, and I
> > need the file working so I can run Earthlink and their home networking
> > software. I recently did a re-install of win98 including a reformat, and
> > then
> > ran complete Windows update.
> > Many thanks for any light you can shed on this.
> >
> >
> > "Sandi - Microsoft MVP" wrote:
> >
> >> Historically this means not only the possibility that a file is missing,
> >> but
> >> also that it may be there, but is a version that is not compatible with
> >> the
> >> software you are trying to install. Please advise if you have searched
> >> your system to confirm that the file is missing before we go any further.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Hyperlinks are used to ensure advice remains current
> >> _______________________________________
> >> Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE)
> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> wrote:
> >> > Trying to load EarthLink software, I get the message .DLL
> >> > not found (OLEACC.DLL)
> >> > I reloaded my system disk for Windows 98 and still get the
> >> > same error?
> >>
> >>
>
>

[Sandi - Microsoft MVP]

I'll look forward to hearing from you Paul.

--
_______________________________________
Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE)
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org

"Paul Conrad" > wrote in message
...
> Thank you so much for providing that HIGHLY useful link. I'm afraid many
> of
> us don't bother to track down Microsoft's own support tools before rushing
> to
> scream "help!" in a google search box. I'll post back after I get the
> right
> .dll pickle.
>
> "Sandi - Microsoft MVP" wrote:
>
>> I do not believe that downloading and installing one file from a
>> 'download
>> site' is suffient to fix problems. You need to make sure that the version
>> you install is correct for the operating system, and software, that you
>> have
>> installed on your machine. There is no 'one size fits all' download
>> which
>> is what these download sites seem to promise.
>>
>> Check out this URL:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=/servicedesks/fileversion/dllinfo.asp&SD=MS&FR=0
>>
>> It is an excellent service to help you work out what is the latest
>> version
>> suitable for the software installed on your system.
>>
>> --
>> _______________________________________
>> Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE)
>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org
>>
>> "Paul Conrad" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> >I had the same issue, but a bit different, Sandi. I downloaded the
>> > "oleacc.dll" from
>> > a download.dll site (w Norton antivirus turned off), then opened it
>> > onto
>> > my
>> > desktop and the tried to register it by opening it, using regsvr32.exe,
>> > by
>> > browsing into the Windows/System file to get a program to open OLEACC.
>> > But
>> > then I got this error msg:
>> >
>> > LoadLibrary("C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\oleacc.dll") failed.
>> > GetLastError returns 0x0000045a.
>> >
>> > Can you advise? I get an oleacc.dll error message every time I boot,
>> > and I
>> > need the file working so I can run Earthlink and their home networking
>> > software. I recently did a re-install of win98 including a reformat,
>> > and
>> > then
>> > ran complete Windows update.
>> > Many thanks for any light you can shed on this.
>> >
>> >
>> > "Sandi - Microsoft MVP" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Historically this means not only the possibility that a file is
>> >> missing,
>> >> but
>> >> also that it may be there, but is a version that is not compatible
>> >> with
>> >> the
>> >> software you are trying to install. Please advise if you have
>> >> searched
>> >> your system to confirm that the file is missing before we go any
>> >> further.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Hyperlinks are used to ensure advice remains current
>> >> _______________________________________
>> >> Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE)
>> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> wrote:
>> >> > Trying to load EarthLink software, I get the message .DLL
>> >> > not found (OLEACC.DLL)
>> >> > I reloaded my system disk for Windows 98 and still get the
>> >> > same error?
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>

[Paul Conrad]

Problem is in obtaining and registering correct v. of OLEACC.DLL for my Dell
Dimension 266 (256mb, 2GB w/ 50% free) following a re-installation of
Windows 98, that included re-formatting. After replacing a broken ethernet
card w/ a new CNet Pro200WL Fast Ethernet Adapter, I had trouble installing
the CNet’s drivers, so did the re-install w/ phone guidance from a Dell tech
support. Did a complete set of updates via MS Win98 site. Now, on booting the
system, I get the error message: "Error Starting Program: A required .dll
file, OLEACC.DLL was not found."

I need this .dll to run EarthLink's home network software, and EL's e-mail
client TotalAccess. (IE 6 works fine going direct to the cable modem, and the
router is working fine, too.)

I’ve tried to install oleacc.dll from various sources, but without success.

Per MS’s DLL Help Database (thanx, Sandi!), there are 5 possible versions
available: a.) 4.2.2209.0 for Windows 98SE; b.) 4.2.1210.0 for Windows 98;
c.) 4.2.3130.0 for Windows Millenium; d.) 4.2.3100.0 for Windows 2000 Prof.,
and Windows NT; and e.) 4.2.5406.0 for Windows Server, and Windows XP (2002).

I have sources for 3 of these versions, as follows: 4.2.2209.0 is in the
WIN98_39 folder on a Dell “Product Recovery CD� for Windows 98 SE; then I
have 4.2.1210.0 in the WIN98_36CAB folder of a Windows 98 Upgrade CD shipped
with my Dell in April ’98. And finally, I have a copy of 4.2.5406.0 that I
downloaded from www.dll-files.com.

Attempting to simply copy them into the System folder hasn’t worked. When I
try to register them using RegSvr32 (booted from Windows\System32 folder) I
get the following error message:
LoadLibrary(“C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\oleacc.dll�) failed. GetLastError returns
0x0000045a.

Can't be hopeless, as I was happily using EL's Home Networking a few weeks
ago. Btw, my System Properties dates the Windows 98 system as 4.10.1998. How
can I copy the right oleacc.dll to my system folder…and, Which One should it
be?

I read C. Quirke’s essay here http://cquirke.mvps.org/9x/dllhell.htm and
almost wept.
Thanks to all, Paul


"Sandi - Microsoft MVP" wrote:

> I'll look forward to hearing from you Paul.
>
> --
> _______________________________________
> Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE)
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org
>
> "Paul Conrad" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Thank you so much for providing that HIGHLY useful link. I'm afraid many
> > of
> > us don't bother to track down Microsoft's own support tools before rushing
> > to
> > scream "help!" in a google search box. I'll post back after I get the
> > right
> > .dll pickle.
> >
> > "Sandi - Microsoft MVP" wrote:
> >
> >> I do not believe that downloading and installing one file from a
> >> 'download
> >> site' is suffient to fix problems. You need to make sure that the version
> >> you install is correct for the operating system, and software, that you
> >> have
> >> installed on your machine. There is no 'one size fits all' download
> >> which
> >> is what these download sites seem to promise.
> >>
> >> Check out this URL:
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=/servicedesks/fileversion/dllinfo.asp&SD=MS&FR=0
> >>
> >> It is an excellent service to help you work out what is the latest
> >> version
> >> suitable for the software installed on your system.
> >>
> >> --
> >> _______________________________________
> >> Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE)
> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org
> >>
> >> "Paul Conrad" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >> >I had the same issue, but a bit different, Sandi. I downloaded the
> >> > "oleacc.dll" from
> >> > a download.dll site (w Norton antivirus turned off), then opened it
> >> > onto
> >> > my
> >> > desktop and the tried to register it by opening it, using regsvr32.exe,
> >> > by
> >> > browsing into the Windows/System file to get a program to open OLEACC.
> >> > But
> >> > then I got this error msg:
> >> >
> >> > LoadLibrary("C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\oleacc.dll") failed.
> >> > GetLastError returns 0x0000045a.
> >> >
> >> > Can you advise? I get an oleacc.dll error message every time I boot,
> >> > and I
> >> > need the file working so I can run Earthlink and their home networking
> >> > software. I recently did a re-install of win98 including a reformat,
> >> > and
> >> > then
> >> > ran complete Windows update.
> >> > Many thanks for any light you can shed on this.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Sandi - Microsoft MVP" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Historically this means not only the possibility that a file is
> >> >> missing,
> >> >> but
> >> >> also that it may be there, but is a version that is not compatible
> >> >> with
> >> >> the
> >> >> software you are trying to install. Please advise if you have
> >> >> searched
> >> >> your system to confirm that the file is missing before we go any
> >> >> further.
> >> >>
> >> >> --
> >> >> Hyperlinks are used to ensure advice remains current
> >> >> _______________________________________
> >> >> Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE)
> >> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> wrote:
> >> >> > Trying to load EarthLink software, I get the message .DLL
> >> >> > not found (OLEACC.DLL)
> >> >> > I reloaded my system disk for Windows 98 and still get the
> >> >> > same error?
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>

[Sandi - Microsoft MVP]

Hi Paul,

This is getting beyond me; I'd install the latest version for Win98, but it
looks to me like drivers for the CNET are causing the problem. If it were
me I'd start from scratch, and then install only one update at a time,
testing after each update.

I'd also go to the CNET web site, see if there is any sort of online support
or knowledge base and make sure you have the most appropriate software for
your system.

--
_______________________________________
Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE)
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org

"Paul Conrad" > wrote in message
...
> Problem is in obtaining and registering correct v. of OLEACC.DLL for my
> Dell
> Dimension 266 (256mb, 2GB w/ 50% free) following a re-installation of
> Windows 98, that included re-formatting. After replacing a broken ethernet
> card w/ a new CNet Pro200WL Fast Ethernet Adapter, I had trouble
> installing
> the CNet’s drivers, so did the re-install w/ phone guidance from a Dell
> tech
> support. Did a complete set of updates via MS Win98 site. Now, on booting
> the
> system, I get the error message: "Error Starting Program: A required .dll
> file, OLEACC.DLL was not found."
>
> I need this .dll to run EarthLink's home network software, and EL's e-mail
> client TotalAccess. (IE 6 works fine going direct to the cable modem, and
> the
> router is working fine, too.)
>
> I’ve tried to install oleacc.dll from various sources, but without
> success.
>
> Per MS’s DLL Help Database (thanx, Sandi!), there are 5 possible versions
> available: a.) 4.2.2209.0 for Windows 98SE; b.) 4.2.1210.0 for Windows
> 98;
> c.) 4.2.3130.0 for Windows Millenium; d.) 4.2.3100.0 for Windows 2000
> Prof.,
> and Windows NT; and e.) 4.2.5406.0 for Windows Server, and Windows XP
> (2002).
>
> I have sources for 3 of these versions, as follows: 4.2.2209.0 is in the
> WIN98_39 folder on a Dell “Product Recovery CD� for Windows 98 SE; then I
> have 4.2.1210.0 in the WIN98_36CAB folder of a Windows 98 Upgrade CD
> shipped
> with my Dell in April ’98. And finally, I have a copy of 4.2.5406.0 that I
> downloaded from www.dll-files.com.
>
> Attempting to simply copy them into the System folder hasn’t worked. When
> I
> try to register them using RegSvr32 (booted from Windows\System32 folder)
> I
> get the following error message:
> LoadLibrary(“C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\oleacc.dll�) failed. GetLastError returns
> 0x0000045a.
>
> Can't be hopeless, as I was happily using EL's Home Networking a few weeks
> ago. Btw, my System Properties dates the Windows 98 system as 4.10.1998.
> How
> can I copy the right oleacc.dll to my system folder…and, Which One should
> it
> be?
>
> I read C. Quirke’s essay here http://cquirke.mvps.org/9x/dllhell.htm and
> almost wept.
> Thanks to all, Paul
>
>
> "Sandi - Microsoft MVP" wrote:
>
>> I'll look forward to hearing from you Paul.
>>
>> --
>> _______________________________________
>> Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE)
>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org
>>
>> "Paul Conrad" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > Thank you so much for providing that HIGHLY useful link. I'm afraid
>> > many
>> > of
>> > us don't bother to track down Microsoft's own support tools before
>> > rushing
>> > to
>> > scream "help!" in a google search box. I'll post back after I get the
>> > right
>> > .dll pickle.
>> >
>> > "Sandi - Microsoft MVP" wrote:
>> >
>> >> I do not believe that downloading and installing one file from a
>> >> 'download
>> >> site' is suffient to fix problems. You need to make sure that the
>> >> version
>> >> you install is correct for the operating system, and software, that
>> >> you
>> >> have
>> >> installed on your machine. There is no 'one size fits all' download
>> >> which
>> >> is what these download sites seem to promise.
>> >>
>> >> Check out this URL:
>> >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=/servicedesks/fileversion/dllinfo.asp&SD=MS&FR=0
>> >>
>> >> It is an excellent service to help you work out what is the latest
>> >> version
>> >> suitable for the software installed on your system.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> _______________________________________
>> >> Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE)
>> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org
>> >>
>> >> "Paul Conrad" > wrote in message
>> >> ...
>> >> >I had the same issue, but a bit different, Sandi. I downloaded the
>> >> > "oleacc.dll" from
>> >> > a download.dll site (w Norton antivirus turned off), then opened it
>> >> > onto
>> >> > my
>> >> > desktop and the tried to register it by opening it, using
>> >> > regsvr32.exe,
>> >> > by
>> >> > browsing into the Windows/System file to get a program to open
>> >> > OLEACC.
>> >> > But
>> >> > then I got this error msg:
>> >> >
>> >> > LoadLibrary("C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\oleacc.dll") failed.
>> >> > GetLastError returns 0x0000045a.
>> >> >
>> >> > Can you advise? I get an oleacc.dll error message every time I boot,
>> >> > and I
>> >> > need the file working so I can run Earthlink and their home
>> >> > networking
>> >> > software. I recently did a re-install of win98 including a reformat,
>> >> > and
>> >> > then
>> >> > ran complete Windows update.
>> >> > Many thanks for any light you can shed on this.
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > "Sandi - Microsoft MVP" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> Historically this means not only the possibility that a file is
>> >> >> missing,
>> >> >> but
>> >> >> also that it may be there, but is a version that is not compatible
>> >> >> with
>> >> >> the
>> >> >> software you are trying to install. Please advise if you have
>> >> >> searched
>> >> >> your system to confirm that the file is missing before we go any
>> >> >> further.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> --
>> >> >> Hyperlinks are used to ensure advice remains current
>> >> >> _______________________________________
>> >> >> Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE)
>> >> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> wrote:
>> >> >> > Trying to load EarthLink software, I get the message .DLL
>> >> >> > not found (OLEACC.DLL)
>> >> >> > I reloaded my system disk for Windows 98 and still get the
>> >> >> > same error?
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>

[Paul Conrad]

Hi Sandi: Here's the upshot: I think you're right about that ethernet card's
drivers. I figured out that I was not copying the (v.1210) OLEACC.DLL
correctly (I wasn't opening the folder before copying to it). Once I sorted
that out, of course the regsvr32 worked like a charm, and suddenly it looked
like I was OK. But then I found the IE 6 browser more and more
unstable--longer and longer boot times, and then once booted, longer and
longer load times for my start page, sometimes it brings up the page but
without the google logo and get's hung up trying to load thye logo, and of
course long waits when I "ping" a site like yahoo or google.

Sometimes in winipcfg I'd see a bad IP address and click "release all" and
get no result, like it's hanging up a lot.

Meanwhile all the other software is flying along no problem (since my
reinstall w/ formatting). And the mac laptop using the same cable modem via
wireless router is showing no delays getting on the internet.

I ran msconfig and unchecked all the programs except Norton antivirus
(clicked "apply" and re-booted) but didn't improve anything that way.
Anyway Sandi, the oleacc.dll problem is solved. Now if I could just get
on-line, using the Dell desktop instead of my seventh-grader's iBook.

Thanks for your help.







"Sandi - Microsoft MVP" wrote:

> Hi Paul,
>
> This is getting beyond me; I'd install the latest version for Win98, but it
> looks to me like drivers for the CNET are causing the problem. If it were
> me I'd start from scratch, and then install only one update at a time,
> testing after each update.
>
> I'd also go to the CNET web site, see if there is any sort of online support
> or knowledge base and make sure you have the most appropriate software for
> your system.
>
> --
> _______________________________________
> Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE)
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org
>
> "Paul Conrad" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Problem is in obtaining and registering correct v. of OLEACC.DLL for my
> > Dell
> > Dimension 266 (256mb, 2GB w/ 50% free) following a re-installation of
> > Windows 98, that included re-formatting. After replacing a broken ethernet
> > card w/ a new CNet Pro200WL Fast Ethernet Adapter, I had trouble
> > installing
> > the CNet’s drivers, so did the re-install w/ phone guidance from a Dell
> > tech
> > support. Did a complete set of updates via MS Win98 site. Now, on booting
> > the
> > system, I get the error message: "Error Starting Program: A required .dll
> > file, OLEACC.DLL was not found."
> >
> > I need this .dll to run EarthLink's home network software, and EL's e-mail
> > client TotalAccess. (IE 6 works fine going direct to the cable modem, and
> > the
> > router is working fine, too.)
> >
> > I’ve tried to install oleacc.dll from various sources, but without
> > success.
> >
> > Per MS’s DLL Help Database (thanx, Sandi!), there are 5 possible versions
> > available: a.) 4.2.2209.0 for Windows 98SE; b.) 4.2.1210.0 for Windows
> > 98;
> > c.) 4.2.3130.0 for Windows Millenium; d.) 4.2.3100.0 for Windows 2000
> > Prof.,
> > and Windows NT; and e.) 4.2.5406.0 for Windows Server, and Windows XP
> > (2002).
> >
> > I have sources for 3 of these versions, as follows: 4.2.2209.0 is in the
> > WIN98_39 folder on a Dell “Product Recovery CD� for Windows 98 SE; then I
> > have 4.2.1210.0 in the WIN98_36CAB folder of a Windows 98 Upgrade CD
> > shipped
> > with my Dell in April ’98. And finally, I have a copy of 4.2.5406.0 that I
> > downloaded from www.dll-files.com.
> >
> > Attempting to simply copy them into the System folder hasn’t worked. When
> > I
> > try to register them using RegSvr32 (booted from Windows\System32 folder)
> > I
> > get the following error message:
> > LoadLibrary(“C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\oleacc.dll�) failed. GetLastError returns
> > 0x0000045a.
> >
> > Can't be hopeless, as I was happily using EL's Home Networking a few weeks
> > ago. Btw, my System Properties dates the Windows 98 system as 4.10.1998.
> > How
> > can I copy the right oleacc.dll to my system folder…and, Which One should
> > it
> > be?
> >
> > I read C. Quirke’s essay here http://cquirke.mvps.org/9x/dllhell.htm and
> > almost wept.
> > Thanks to all, Paul
> >
> >
> > "Sandi - Microsoft MVP" wrote:
> >
> >> I'll look forward to hearing from you Paul.
> >>
> >> --
> >> _______________________________________
> >> Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE)
> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org
> >>
> >> "Paul Conrad" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >> > Thank you so much for providing that HIGHLY useful link. I'm afraid
> >> > many
> >> > of
> >> > us don't bother to track down Microsoft's own support tools before
> >> > rushing
> >> > to
> >> > scream "help!" in a google search box. I'll post back after I get the
> >> > right
> >> > .dll pickle.
> >> >
> >> > "Sandi - Microsoft MVP" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> I do not believe that downloading and installing one file from a
> >> >> 'download
> >> >> site' is suffient to fix problems. You need to make sure that the
> >> >> version
> >> >> you install is correct for the operating system, and software, that
> >> >> you
> >> >> have
> >> >> installed on your machine. There is no 'one size fits all' download
> >> >> which
> >> >> is what these download sites seem to promise.
> >> >>
> >> >> Check out this URL:
> >> >> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=/servicedesks/fileversion/dllinfo.asp&SD=MS&FR=0
> >> >>
> >> >> It is an excellent service to help you work out what is the latest
> >> >> version
> >> >> suitable for the software installed on your system.
> >> >>
> >> >> --
> >> >> _______________________________________
> >> >> Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE)
> >> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org
> >> >>
> >> >> "Paul Conrad" > wrote in message
> >> >> ...
> >> >> >I had the same issue, but a bit different, Sandi. I downloaded the
> >> >> > "oleacc.dll" from
> >> >> > a download.dll site (w Norton antivirus turned off), then opened it
> >> >> > onto
> >> >> > my
> >> >> > desktop and the tried to register it by opening it, using
> >> >> > regsvr32.exe,
> >> >> > by
> >> >> > browsing into the Windows/System file to get a program to open
> >> >> > OLEACC.
> >> >> > But
> >> >> > then I got this error msg:
> >> >> >
> >> >> > LoadLibrary("C:\WINDOWS\Desktop\oleacc.dll") failed.
> >> >> > GetLastError returns 0x0000045a.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Can you advise? I get an oleacc.dll error message every time I boot,
> >> >> > and I
> >> >> > need the file working so I can run Earthlink and their home
> >> >> > networking
> >> >> > software. I recently did a re-install of win98 including a reformat,
> >> >> > and
> >> >> > then
> >> >> > ran complete Windows update.
> >> >> > Many thanks for any light you can shed on this.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> > "Sandi - Microsoft MVP" wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> Historically this means not only the possibility that a file is
> >> >> >> missing,
> >> >> >> but
> >> >> >> also that it may be there, but is a version that is not compatible
> >> >> >> with
> >> >> >> the
> >> >> >> software you are trying to install. Please advise if you have
> >> >> >> searched
> >> >> >> your system to confirm that the file is missing before we go any
> >> >> >> further.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> --
> >> >> >> Hyperlinks are used to ensure advice remains current
> >> >> >> _______________________________________
> >> >> >> Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE)
> >> >> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> wrote:
> >> >> >> > Trying to load EarthLink software, I get the message .DLL
> >> >> >> > not found (OLEACC.DLL)
> >> >> >> > I reloaded my system disk for Windows 98 and still get the
> >> >> >> > same error?
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
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