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Noel and Mart, I want to thank you for continuing to help
me. Wordpad search shows the following: WORDPAD.INF in WINDOWS\INF Created March 24, 2003, 11:39:45 Modified June 08, 2000, 17:00:00 Wordpad in WINDOWS\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories Target is "C:\Program Files\Accessories\WORDPAD.EXE" WORDPAD.LGC in WINDOWS\APPLOG WORDPAD.CHM in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.GID in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.CNT in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.HLP in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.chw in WINDOWS\HELP Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\Owner\Start Menu\Programs\ Accessories Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\jim barnes\Desktop Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\jim barnes\Start Menu\Programs\ Accessories *the 3 preceeding Wordpads are shortcuts but are they needed? WORDPAD.EXE in C:\Program Files\Accessories Ver 5.0.1691.1 Created March 24, 2003, 11:42:18 Modified June 08, 2000, 17:00:00 Hope this info will tell you something. Do you know why the WORDPAD.INF and WORDPAD.EXE "Created" dates can be later than the "Modified" dates? Another question-Mart previously suggested I verify OPTIONS\Install sub-folder contained the proper version of mfc42.dll which I did. I just did a search for mfc42.dll in WINDOWS\INF Setup Instructions and did not find it. Is this the right finding? "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... Ah - thanks for telling me that I forgot to enable hidden files before Searching, Mart! That INF file makes interesting reading! Job - the INF file should be left alone - although 'installing' it might be a possible solution - check the Properties for it.... Created and Modified date 8th June 2000 Size7.47KB (7,652bytes) -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Mart" wrote in message ... There is a WORDPAD.INF file too, associated Noel. Also, it pulls a couple of .dll's (including mfc42.dll) but I'm not sure which others. (I'm sure I've seen this before, but I'm blowed if I can remember the fix) Mart "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... Job Just a thought, but it may be worth checking the version number for WordPad itself - Do a Search for "Wordpad" The Wordpad.exe file should be in the C:\Program Files\Accessories folder, 200KB, dated 8th June 2000, v5.0.1691.1 Any other Wordpad.exe files should be deleted You should also have WORDPAD.CHM WORDPAD.CNT WORDPAD.HLP Wordpad (no extension) - this is the shortcut in the Programs folder. r-click on it, select Properties, and make sure that it's configured properly.... the Target is "C:\Program Files\Accessories\Wordpad.exe" (INCLUDING the quotes!) if there's anything else in the 'Target' bot, then delete it. HTH -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj |
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The created date is the date on which the file was created *on your
system* - the Modified date speaks for itself (I assume that you installed ME on March 24 2003???) Everything else looks normal to me - whether you need the extra shortcuts or not is up to you. Sorry - I'm out of ideas, now -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Job" wrote in message ... Noel and Mart, I want to thank you for continuing to help me. Wordpad search shows the following: WORDPAD.INF in WINDOWS\INF Created March 24, 2003, 11:39:45 Modified June 08, 2000, 17:00:00 Wordpad in WINDOWS\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories Target is "C:\Program Files\Accessories\WORDPAD.EXE" WORDPAD.LGC in WINDOWS\APPLOG WORDPAD.CHM in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.GID in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.CNT in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.HLP in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.chw in WINDOWS\HELP Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\Owner\Start Menu\Programs\ Accessories Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\jim barnes\Desktop Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\jim barnes\Start Menu\Programs\ Accessories *the 3 preceeding Wordpads are shortcuts but are they needed? WORDPAD.EXE in C:\Program Files\Accessories Ver 5.0.1691.1 Created March 24, 2003, 11:42:18 Modified June 08, 2000, 17:00:00 Hope this info will tell you something. Do you know why the WORDPAD.INF and WORDPAD.EXE "Created" dates can be later than the "Modified" dates? Another question-Mart previously suggested I verify OPTIONS\Install sub-folder contained the proper version of mfc42.dll which I did. I just did a search for mfc42.dll in WINDOWS\INF Setup Instructions and did not find it. Is this the right finding? "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... Ah - thanks for telling me that I forgot to enable hidden files before Searching, Mart! That INF file makes interesting reading! Job - the INF file should be left alone - although 'installing' it might be a possible solution - check the Properties for it.... Created and Modified date 8th June 2000 Size7.47KB (7,652bytes) -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Mart" wrote in message ... There is a WORDPAD.INF file too, associated Noel. Also, it pulls a couple of .dll's (including mfc42.dll) but I'm not sure which others. (I'm sure I've seen this before, but I'm blowed if I can remember the fix) Mart "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... Job Just a thought, but it may be worth checking the version number for WordPad itself - Do a Search for "Wordpad" The Wordpad.exe file should be in the C:\Program Files\Accessories folder, 200KB, dated 8th June 2000, v5.0.1691.1 Any other Wordpad.exe files should be deleted You should also have WORDPAD.CHM WORDPAD.CNT WORDPAD.HLP Wordpad (no extension) - this is the shortcut in the Programs folder. r-click on it, select Properties, and make sure that it's configured properly.... the Target is "C:\Program Files\Accessories\Wordpad.exe" (INCLUDING the quotes!) if there's anything else in the 'Target' bot, then delete it. HTH -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj |
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No apology necessary Noel, you have been very helpful. As
someone once said, "you can't win them all". Job says, "If first you don't succeed then don't try skydiving."g "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... The created date is the date on which the file was created *on your system* - the Modified date speaks for itself (I assume that you installed ME on March 24 2003???) Everything else looks normal to me - whether you need the extra shortcuts or not is up to you. Sorry - I'm out of ideas, now -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Job" wrote in message ... Noel and Mart, I want to thank you for continuing to help me. Wordpad search shows the following: WORDPAD.INF in WINDOWS\INF Created March 24, 2003, 11:39:45 Modified June 08, 2000, 17:00:00 Wordpad in WINDOWS\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories Target is "C:\Program Files\Accessories\WORDPAD.EXE" WORDPAD.LGC in WINDOWS\APPLOG WORDPAD.CHM in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.GID in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.CNT in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.HLP in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.chw in WINDOWS\HELP Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\Owner\Start Menu\Programs\ Accessories Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\jim barnes\Desktop Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\jim barnes\Start Menu\Programs\ Accessories *the 3 preceeding Wordpads are shortcuts but are they needed? WORDPAD.EXE in C:\Program Files\Accessories Ver 5.0.1691.1 Created March 24, 2003, 11:42:18 Modified June 08, 2000, 17:00:00 Hope this info will tell you something. Do you know why the WORDPAD.INF and WORDPAD.EXE "Created" dates can be later than the "Modified" dates? Another question-Mart previously suggested I verify OPTIONS\Install sub-folder contained the proper version of mfc42.dll which I did. I just did a search for mfc42.dll in WINDOWS\INF Setup Instructions and did not find it. Is this the right finding? "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... Ah - thanks for telling me that I forgot to enable hidden files before Searching, Mart! That INF file makes interesting reading! Job - the INF file should be left alone - although 'installing' it might be a possible solution - check the Properties for it.... Created and Modified date 8th June 2000 Size7.47KB (7,652bytes) -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Mart" wrote in message ... There is a WORDPAD.INF file too, associated Noel. Also, it pulls a couple of .dll's (including mfc42.dll) but I'm not sure which others. (I'm sure I've seen this before, but I'm blowed if I can remember the fix) Mart "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... Job Just a thought, but it may be worth checking the version number for WordPad itself - Do a Search for "Wordpad" The Wordpad.exe file should be in the C:\Program Files\Accessories folder, 200KB, dated 8th June 2000, v5.0.1691.1 Any other Wordpad.exe files should be deleted You should also have WORDPAD.CHM WORDPAD.CNT WORDPAD.HLP Wordpad (no extension) - this is the shortcut in the Programs folder. r-click on it, select Properties, and make sure that it's configured properly.... the Target is "C:\Program Files\Accessories\Wordpad.exe" (INCLUDING the quotes!) if there's anything else in the 'Target' bot, then delete it. HTH -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj |
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LOL!
-- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Job" wrote in message ... No apology necessary Noel, you have been very helpful. As someone once said, "you can't win them all". Job says, "If first you don't succeed then don't try skydiving."g |
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Job, like Noel, I'm pretty much out of ideas too.
However, as a final WAG, try extracting a fresh copy of wordpad.exe from WIN_17.CAB in the Widows\Options folder and put it on your desktop. Then try running it from there. Just a very, very long shot. BTW - don't worry that mfc42.dll doesn't appear in the contents of the .inf file. It's actually called-up by the .exe file and not the .inf file. Which is one of the things (I think) that the Filemon - Regmon tool (which Alan mentioned earlier) *should* help you to confirm/determine. Mart "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... The created date is the date on which the file was created *on your system* - the Modified date speaks for itself (I assume that you installed ME on March 24 2003???) Everything else looks normal to me - whether you need the extra shortcuts or not is up to you. Sorry - I'm out of ideas, now -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Job" wrote in message ... Noel and Mart, I want to thank you for continuing to help me. Wordpad search shows the following: WORDPAD.INF in WINDOWS\INF Created March 24, 2003, 11:39:45 Modified June 08, 2000, 17:00:00 Wordpad in WINDOWS\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories Target is "C:\Program Files\Accessories\WORDPAD.EXE" WORDPAD.LGC in WINDOWS\APPLOG WORDPAD.CHM in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.GID in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.CNT in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.HLP in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.chw in WINDOWS\HELP Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\Owner\Start Menu\Programs\ Accessories Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\jim barnes\Desktop Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\jim barnes\Start Menu\Programs\ Accessories *the 3 preceeding Wordpads are shortcuts but are they needed? WORDPAD.EXE in C:\Program Files\Accessories Ver 5.0.1691.1 Created March 24, 2003, 11:42:18 Modified June 08, 2000, 17:00:00 Hope this info will tell you something. Do you know why the WORDPAD.INF and WORDPAD.EXE "Created" dates can be later than the "Modified" dates? Another question-Mart previously suggested I verify OPTIONS\Install sub-folder contained the proper version of mfc42.dll which I did. I just did a search for mfc42.dll in WINDOWS\INF Setup Instructions and did not find it. Is this the right finding? "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... Ah - thanks for telling me that I forgot to enable hidden files before Searching, Mart! That INF file makes interesting reading! Job - the INF file should be left alone - although 'installing' it might be a possible solution - check the Properties for it.... Created and Modified date 8th June 2000 Size7.47KB (7,652bytes) -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Mart" wrote in message ... There is a WORDPAD.INF file too, associated Noel. Also, it pulls a couple of .dll's (including mfc42.dll) but I'm not sure which others. (I'm sure I've seen this before, but I'm blowed if I can remember the fix) Mart "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... Job Just a thought, but it may be worth checking the version number for WordPad itself - Do a Search for "Wordpad" The Wordpad.exe file should be in the C:\Program Files\Accessories folder, 200KB, dated 8th June 2000, v5.0.1691.1 Any other Wordpad.exe files should be deleted You should also have WORDPAD.CHM WORDPAD.CNT WORDPAD.HLP Wordpad (no extension) - this is the shortcut in the Programs folder. r-click on it, select Properties, and make sure that it's configured properly.... the Target is "C:\Program Files\Accessories\Wordpad.exe" (INCLUDING the quotes!) if there's anything else in the 'Target' bot, then delete it. HTH -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj |
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Hey again Mart,
I will try your suggestion after I review KB 129605 and KB 265371 to insure I understand how to extract and copy the ..exe to the desktop. Even if it doesn't help, thanks to you, I will learn something new. May be a while til I can give you feedback as I'm trying to prepare my system (and myself) to change out my hard drive. Job says, "If I was any happier I'd have to be twins." "Mart" wrote in message ... Job, like Noel, I'm pretty much out of ideas too. However, as a final WAG, try extracting a fresh copy of wordpad.exe from WIN_17.CAB in the Widows\Options folder and put it on your desktop. Then try running it from there. Just a very, very long shot. BTW - don't worry that mfc42.dll doesn't appear in the contents of the .inf file. It's actually called-up by the .exe file and not the ..inf file. Which is one of the things (I think) that the Filemon - Regmon tool (which Alan mentioned earlier) *should* help you to confirm/determine. Mart "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... The created date is the date on which the file was created *on your system* - the Modified date speaks for itself (I assume that you installed ME on March 24 2003???) Everything else looks normal to me - whether you need the extra shortcuts or not is up to you. Sorry - I'm out of ideas, now -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Job" wrote in message ... Noel and Mart, I want to thank you for continuing to help me. Wordpad search shows the following: WORDPAD.INF in WINDOWS\INF Created March 24, 2003, 11:39:45 Modified June 08, 2000, 17:00:00 Wordpad in WINDOWS\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories Target is "C:\Program Files\Accessories\WORDPAD.EXE" WORDPAD.LGC in WINDOWS\APPLOG WORDPAD.CHM in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.GID in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.CNT in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.HLP in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.chw in WINDOWS\HELP Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\Owner\Start Menu\Programs\ Accessories Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\jim barnes\Desktop Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\jim barnes\Start Menu\Programs\ Accessories *the 3 preceeding Wordpads are shortcuts but are they needed? WORDPAD.EXE in C:\Program Files\Accessories Ver 5.0.1691.1 Created March 24, 2003, 11:42:18 Modified June 08, 2000, 17:00:00 Hope this info will tell you something. Do you know why the WORDPAD.INF and WORDPAD.EXE "Created" dates can be later than the "Modified" dates? Another question-Mart previously suggested I verify OPTIONS\Install sub-folder contained the proper version of mfc42.dll which I did. I just did a search for mfc42.dll in WINDOWS\INF Setup Instructions and did not find it. Is this the right finding? "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... Ah - thanks for telling me that I forgot to enable hidden files before Searching, Mart! That INF file makes interesting reading! Job - the INF file should be left alone - although 'installing' it might be a possible solution - check the Properties for it.... Created and Modified date 8th June 2000 Size7.47KB (7,652bytes) -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Mart" wrote in message ... There is a WORDPAD.INF file too, associated Noel. Also, it pulls a couple of .dll's (including mfc42.dll) but I'm not sure which others. (I'm sure I've seen this before, but I'm blowed if I can remember the fix) Mart "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... Job Just a thought, but it may be worth checking the version number for WordPad itself - Do a Search for "Wordpad" The Wordpad.exe file should be in the C:\Program Files\Accessories folder, 200KB, dated 8th June 2000, v5.0.1691.1 Any other Wordpad.exe files should be deleted You should also have WORDPAD.CHM WORDPAD.CNT WORDPAD.HLP Wordpad (no extension) - this is the shortcut in the Programs folder. r-click on it, select Properties, and make sure that it's configured properly.... the Target is "C:\Program Files\Accessories\Wordpad.exe" (INCLUDING the quotes!) if there's anything else in the 'Target' bot, then delete it. HTH -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj |
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Mart,
I notice that if I open WIN_17.CAB and right click on wordpad.exe I get a drop down box that has Copy and Extract options. Can these be used in lieu of KB 129605 instructions? I hope to quit pestering you soon. "Mart" wrote in message ... Job, like Noel, I'm pretty much out of ideas too. However, as a final WAG, try extracting a fresh copy of wordpad.exe from WIN_17.CAB in the Widows\Options folder and put it on your desktop. Then try running it from there. Just a very, very long shot. BTW - don't worry that mfc42.dll doesn't appear in the contents of the .inf file. It's actually called-up by the .exe file and not the ..inf file. Which is one of the things (I think) that the Filemon - Regmon tool (which Alan mentioned earlier) *should* help you to confirm/determine. Mart "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... The created date is the date on which the file was created *on your system* - the Modified date speaks for itself (I assume that you installed ME on March 24 2003???) Everything else looks normal to me - whether you need the extra shortcuts or not is up to you. Sorry - I'm out of ideas, now -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Job" wrote in message ... Noel and Mart, I want to thank you for continuing to help me. Wordpad search shows the following: WORDPAD.INF in WINDOWS\INF Created March 24, 2003, 11:39:45 Modified June 08, 2000, 17:00:00 Wordpad in WINDOWS\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories Target is "C:\Program Files\Accessories\WORDPAD.EXE" WORDPAD.LGC in WINDOWS\APPLOG WORDPAD.CHM in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.GID in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.CNT in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.HLP in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.chw in WINDOWS\HELP Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\Owner\Start Menu\Programs\ Accessories Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\jim barnes\Desktop Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\jim barnes\Start Menu\Programs\ Accessories *the 3 preceeding Wordpads are shortcuts but are they needed? WORDPAD.EXE in C:\Program Files\Accessories Ver 5.0.1691.1 Created March 24, 2003, 11:42:18 Modified June 08, 2000, 17:00:00 Hope this info will tell you something. Do you know why the WORDPAD.INF and WORDPAD.EXE "Created" dates can be later than the "Modified" dates? Another question-Mart previously suggested I verify OPTIONS\Install sub-folder contained the proper version of mfc42.dll which I did. I just did a search for mfc42.dll in WINDOWS\INF Setup Instructions and did not find it. Is this the right finding? "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... Ah - thanks for telling me that I forgot to enable hidden files before Searching, Mart! That INF file makes interesting reading! Job - the INF file should be left alone - although 'installing' it might be a possible solution - check the Properties for it.... Created and Modified date 8th June 2000 Size7.47KB (7,652bytes) -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Mart" wrote in message ... There is a WORDPAD.INF file too, associated Noel. Also, it pulls a couple of .dll's (including mfc42.dll) but I'm not sure which others. (I'm sure I've seen this before, but I'm blowed if I can remember the fix) Mart "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... Job Just a thought, but it may be worth checking the version number for WordPad itself - Do a Search for "Wordpad" The Wordpad.exe file should be in the C:\Program Files\Accessories folder, 200KB, dated 8th June 2000, v5.0.1691.1 Any other Wordpad.exe files should be deleted You should also have WORDPAD.CHM WORDPAD.CNT WORDPAD.HLP Wordpad (no extension) - this is the shortcut in the Programs folder. r-click on it, select Properties, and make sure that it's configured properly.... the Target is "C:\Program Files\Accessories\Wordpad.exe" (INCLUDING the quotes!) if there's anything else in the 'Target' bot, then delete it. HTH -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj |
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In some cases, yes - but in some cases, no
It depends on where you're trying to put the file, and whether the file and/or location are monitored by System File Protection. Best thing is to do it using the 'approved' tools. - that way everyone knows what's happening. -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Job" wrote in message ... Mart, I notice that if I open WIN_17.CAB and right click on wordpad.exe I get a drop down box that has Copy and Extract options. Can these be used in lieu of KB 129605 instructions? I hope to quit pestering you soon. "Mart" wrote in message ... Job, like Noel, I'm pretty much out of ideas too. However, as a final WAG, try extracting a fresh copy of wordpad.exe from WIN_17.CAB in the Widows\Options folder and put it on your desktop. Then try running it from there. Just a very, very long shot. BTW - don't worry that mfc42.dll doesn't appear in the contents of the .inf file. It's actually called-up by the .exe file and not the .inf file. Which is one of the things (I think) that the Filemon - Regmon tool (which Alan mentioned earlier) *should* help you to confirm/determine. Mart "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... The created date is the date on which the file was created *on your system* - the Modified date speaks for itself (I assume that you installed ME on March 24 2003???) Everything else looks normal to me - whether you need the extra shortcuts or not is up to you. Sorry - I'm out of ideas, now -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Job" wrote in message ... Noel and Mart, I want to thank you for continuing to help me. Wordpad search shows the following: WORDPAD.INF in WINDOWS\INF Created March 24, 2003, 11:39:45 Modified June 08, 2000, 17:00:00 Wordpad in WINDOWS\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories Target is "C:\Program Files\Accessories\WORDPAD.EXE" WORDPAD.LGC in WINDOWS\APPLOG WORDPAD.CHM in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.GID in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.CNT in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.HLP in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.chw in WINDOWS\HELP Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\Owner\Start Menu\Programs\ Accessories Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\jim barnes\Desktop Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\jim barnes\Start Menu\Programs\ Accessories *the 3 preceeding Wordpads are shortcuts but are they needed? WORDPAD.EXE in C:\Program Files\Accessories Ver 5.0.1691.1 Created March 24, 2003, 11:42:18 Modified June 08, 2000, 17:00:00 Hope this info will tell you something. Do you know why the WORDPAD.INF and WORDPAD.EXE "Created" dates can be later than the "Modified" dates? Another question-Mart previously suggested I verify OPTIONS\Install sub-folder contained the proper version of mfc42.dll which I did. I just did a search for mfc42.dll in WINDOWS\INF Setup Instructions and did not find it. Is this the right finding? "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... Ah - thanks for telling me that I forgot to enable hidden files before Searching, Mart! That INF file makes interesting reading! Job - the INF file should be left alone - although 'installing' it might be a possible solution - check the Properties for it.... Created and Modified date 8th June 2000 Size7.47KB (7,652bytes) -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Mart" wrote in message ... There is a WORDPAD.INF file too, associated Noel. Also, it pulls a couple of .dll's (including mfc42.dll) but I'm not sure which others. (I'm sure I've seen this before, but I'm blowed if I can remember the fix) Mart "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... Job Just a thought, but it may be worth checking the version number for WordPad itself - Do a Search for "Wordpad" The Wordpad.exe file should be in the C:\Program Files\Accessories folder, 200KB, dated 8th June 2000, v5.0.1691.1 Any other Wordpad.exe files should be deleted You should also have WORDPAD.CHM WORDPAD.CNT WORDPAD.HLP Wordpad (no extension) - this is the shortcut in the Programs folder. r-click on it, select Properties, and make sure that it's configured properly.... the Target is "C:\Program Files\Accessories\Wordpad.exe" (INCLUDING the quotes!) if there's anything else in the 'Target' bot, then delete it. HTH -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj |
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Good enough. I'll get out of your hair for a while now.
Job says, "I can live with a positive maybe." "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... In some cases, yes - but in some cases, no It depends on where you're trying to put the file, and whether the file and/or location are monitored by System File Protection. Best thing is to do it using the 'approved' tools. - that way everyone knows what's happening. -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Job" wrote in message ... Mart, I notice that if I open WIN_17.CAB and right click on wordpad.exe I get a drop down box that has Copy and Extract options. Can these be used in lieu of KB 129605 instructions? I hope to quit pestering you soon. "Mart" wrote in message ... Job, like Noel, I'm pretty much out of ideas too. However, as a final WAG, try extracting a fresh copy of wordpad.exe from WIN_17.CAB in the Widows\Options folder and put it on your desktop. Then try running it from there. Just a very, very long shot. BTW - don't worry that mfc42.dll doesn't appear in the contents of the .inf file. It's actually called-up by the .exe file and not the .inf file. Which is one of the things (I think) that the Filemon - Regmon tool (which Alan mentioned earlier) *should* help you to confirm/determine. Mart "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... The created date is the date on which the file was created *on your system* - the Modified date speaks for itself (I assume that you installed ME on March 24 2003???) Everything else looks normal to me - whether you need the extra shortcuts or not is up to you. Sorry - I'm out of ideas, now -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Job" wrote in message ... Noel and Mart, I want to thank you for continuing to help me. Wordpad search shows the following: WORDPAD.INF in WINDOWS\INF Created March 24, 2003, 11:39:45 Modified June 08, 2000, 17:00:00 Wordpad in WINDOWS\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories Target is "C:\Program Files\Accessories\WORDPAD.EXE" WORDPAD.LGC in WINDOWS\APPLOG WORDPAD.CHM in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.GID in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.CNT in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.HLP in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.chw in WINDOWS\HELP Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\Owner\Start Menu\Programs\ Accessories Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\jim barnes\Desktop Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\jim barnes\Start Menu\Programs\ Accessories *the 3 preceeding Wordpads are shortcuts but are they needed? WORDPAD.EXE in C:\Program Files\Accessories Ver 5.0.1691.1 Created March 24, 2003, 11:42:18 Modified June 08, 2000, 17:00:00 Hope this info will tell you something. Do you know why the WORDPAD.INF and WORDPAD.EXE "Created" dates can be later than the "Modified" dates? Another question-Mart previously suggested I verify OPTIONS\Install sub-folder contained the proper version of mfc42.dll which I did. I just did a search for mfc42.dll in WINDOWS\INF Setup Instructions and did not find it. Is this the right finding? "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... Ah - thanks for telling me that I forgot to enable hidden files before Searching, Mart! That INF file makes interesting reading! Job - the INF file should be left alone - although 'installing' it might be a possible solution - check the Properties for it.... Created and Modified date 8th June 2000 Size7.47KB (7,652bytes) -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Mart" wrote in message ... There is a WORDPAD.INF file too, associated Noel. Also, it pulls a couple of .dll's (including mfc42.dll) but I'm not sure which others. (I'm sure I've seen this before, but I'm blowed if I can remember the fix) Mart "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... Job Just a thought, but it may be worth checking the version number for WordPad itself - Do a Search for "Wordpad" The Wordpad.exe file should be in the C:\Program Files\Accessories folder, 200KB, dated 8th June 2000, v5.0.1691.1 Any other Wordpad.exe files should be deleted You should also have WORDPAD.CHM WORDPAD.CNT WORDPAD.HLP Wordpad (no extension) - this is the shortcut in the Programs folder. r-click on it, select Properties, and make sure that it's configured properly.... the Target is "C:\Program Files\Accessories\Wordpad.exe" (INCLUDING the quotes!) if there's anything else in the 'Target' bot, then delete it. HTH -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj |
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No problem - good luck!
-- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Job" wrote in message ... Good enough. I'll get out of your hair for a while now. Job says, "I can live with a positive maybe." "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... In some cases, yes - but in some cases, no It depends on where you're trying to put the file, and whether the file and/or location are monitored by System File Protection. Best thing is to do it using the 'approved' tools. - that way everyone knows what's happening. -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Job" wrote in message ... Mart, I notice that if I open WIN_17.CAB and right click on wordpad.exe I get a drop down box that has Copy and Extract options. Can these be used in lieu of KB 129605 instructions? I hope to quit pestering you soon. "Mart" wrote in message ... Job, like Noel, I'm pretty much out of ideas too. However, as a final WAG, try extracting a fresh copy of wordpad.exe from WIN_17.CAB in the Widows\Options folder and put it on your desktop. Then try running it from there. Just a very, very long shot. BTW - don't worry that mfc42.dll doesn't appear in the contents of the .inf file. It's actually called-up by the .exe file and not the .inf file. Which is one of the things (I think) that the Filemon - Regmon tool (which Alan mentioned earlier) *should* help you to confirm/determine. Mart "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... The created date is the date on which the file was created *on your system* - the Modified date speaks for itself (I assume that you installed ME on March 24 2003???) Everything else looks normal to me - whether you need the extra shortcuts or not is up to you. Sorry - I'm out of ideas, now -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Job" wrote in message ... Noel and Mart, I want to thank you for continuing to help me. Wordpad search shows the following: WORDPAD.INF in WINDOWS\INF Created March 24, 2003, 11:39:45 Modified June 08, 2000, 17:00:00 Wordpad in WINDOWS\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories Target is "C:\Program Files\Accessories\WORDPAD.EXE" WORDPAD.LGC in WINDOWS\APPLOG WORDPAD.CHM in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.GID in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.CNT in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.HLP in WINDOWS\HELP WORDPAD.chw in WINDOWS\HELP Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\Owner\Start Menu\Programs\ Accessories Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\jim barnes\Desktop Wordpad in WINDOWS\Profiles\jim barnes\Start Menu\Programs\ Accessories *the 3 preceeding Wordpads are shortcuts but are they needed? WORDPAD.EXE in C:\Program Files\Accessories Ver 5.0.1691.1 Created March 24, 2003, 11:42:18 Modified June 08, 2000, 17:00:00 Hope this info will tell you something. Do you know why the WORDPAD.INF and WORDPAD.EXE "Created" dates can be later than the "Modified" dates? Another question-Mart previously suggested I verify OPTIONS\Install sub-folder contained the proper version of mfc42.dll which I did. I just did a search for mfc42.dll in WINDOWS\INF Setup Instructions and did not find it. Is this the right finding? "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... Ah - thanks for telling me that I forgot to enable hidden files before Searching, Mart! That INF file makes interesting reading! Job - the INF file should be left alone - although 'installing' it might be a possible solution - check the Properties for it.... Created and Modified date 8th June 2000 Size7.47KB (7,652bytes) -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's "Mart" wrote in message ... There is a WORDPAD.INF file too, associated Noel. Also, it pulls a couple of .dll's (including mfc42.dll) but I'm not sure which others. (I'm sure I've seen this before, but I'm blowed if I can remember the fix) Mart "Noel Paton" wrote in message ... Job Just a thought, but it may be worth checking the version number for WordPad itself - Do a Search for "Wordpad" The Wordpad.exe file should be in the C:\Program Files\Accessories folder, 200KB, dated 8th June 2000, v5.0.1691.1 Any other Wordpad.exe files should be deleted You should also have WORDPAD.CHM WORDPAD.CNT WORDPAD.HLP Wordpad (no extension) - this is the shortcut in the Programs folder. r-click on it, select Properties, and make sure that it's configured properly.... the Target is "C:\Program Files\Accessories\Wordpad.exe" (INCLUDING the quotes!) if there's anything else in the 'Target' bot, then delete it. HTH -- Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj |
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