Error Loading C Windows System32 Shell32.dll Access Is Denied
all updates, 2GB memory, full virus scanning and firewall. Yesterday, after the latest Windows update (and it may be coincidental), a number of functions generate the following message: [X] Error loading C:\WINDOWS\system32\shell32.dll Access is denied The system works generally but there are a number of items, especially via Control Panel, that can no longer be accessed. I have searched online for solutions to this, but do not see this problem described. Details: ==================== CANNOT access either via Control Panel (shell32.dll access denied) or via start-run .cpl files (nothing happens): Accessibility Options Add Hardware Add or Remove Programs Automatic Updates ClearType Tuning Color Date and Time Display Internet Options Java Keyboard Mouse Network Setup Wizard Phone and Modem Options Power Options Quicktime Regional and Language Options Security Center SoundMax Sounds and Audio Devices Speech System User Accounts Wacom Tablet Properties Windows CardSpace Windows Firewall Wireless Network Setup Wizard Also cannot access: System via Windows-Pause/Break Display options via right-click on desktop ==================== CAN access via Control Panel: Administrative Tools Folder Options Fonts Network Connections Printers and Faxes Scanners and Cameras Scheduled Tasks Taskbar and Start Menu Also can access: CTL-ALT-DEL Task Manager CTL-ESC Programs and Documents Device Manager via Computer Management window Internet Options from IE (which I only use for Windows updates), but some options (such as delete history and temporary files) generate the same shell32.dll error. ==================== The shell32.dll is: 6.00.2900.3241 (xpsp_sp2_qfe.071025-1245) 8,486,912 bytes October 25, 2007. ==================== On the Microsoft support site, I re-ran the WindowsXP-KB943460-x86- ENU.exe, since this described a shell32.dll security issue. It installed, but there was no change. Where do I go from here? Thank you, Dennis Kalvos, Feb 13, 2008 #1 Advertisements John John Guest Make sure that you have no malware and pests on the computer. To eliminate permissions issues on the \system32 fil
Display results as threads More... Useful Searches Recent Posts Menu Forums Forums Quick Links Search Forums Recent Posts Menu Log in Sign up AnandTech Forums: Technology, Hardware, Software, and Deals Forums > Software > Operating Systems > Windows Error! Shell32.dll ACCESS DENIED Discussion in 'Operating Systems' started by b3six, Jun 2, 2008. b3six Member Joined: Oct 23, 2004 Messages: 98 Likes Received: 0 RUNDLL Error Loading C:\WINDOWS\system32\shell32.dll Access is Denied. what does this mean? My friend said she gets this when she tries to install/uninstall..go http://www.pcreview.co.uk/threads/error-loading-shell32-dll-access-is-denied.3417403/ into anything in the control panel..and if she clicks properties on the desktop. She has Windows XP with Antivir and Comodo firewall #1 b3six, Jun 2, 2008 NoStateofMind Diamond Member Joined: Oct 14, 2005 Messages: 9,716 Likes Received: 5 Its the Comodo firewall. Disable the firewall for a moment to verify that you can access those applications. You should be https://forums.anandtech.com/threads/windows-error-shell32-dll-access-denied.183173/ able to. After you have verified thats the problem, then find the Comodo list of applications and permissions to set them accordingly. Also, is your friend logged in as Administrator? Hope this helps. Good luck #2 NoStateofMind, Jun 2, 2008 (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Loading... Similar Threads - Windows Error Shell32 Forum Date Win10 Windows Update: Might want to work on the error-trapping, MS Operating Systems Saturday at 1:31 PM How To: Fix the 80240020 Windows 10 Installation Error? Operating Systems Sep 18, 2016 Did in-place upgrade from Windows 7 to 10. Now constant timeouts, errors, unusable Operating Systems Apr 7, 2016 Window 10 errors Operating Systems Sep 25, 2015 Bex Error > Windows 7 "Cannot Copy and Paste"? Operating Systems Aug 16, 2015 Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in Sign up now! New Posts Galaxy Note 7 Latest: Raduque, Oct 11, 2016 at 8:33 PM Mobile Devices & Gadgets **OFFICIAL** Star Wa
3317 times) dac Newbie Posts: 3 *.dll access denied « on: March 21, 2008, 01:15:16 PM » Running 3.0.20.320Vista Home Premium2.0 Core 2 Duo2GB RamToshiba Satellite P105 Nvidia GeForce Go 7900GSKaspersky AV 7.0.1.321.a.bAfter recent Comodo updates, I have been getting the following error messages upon start-up:Error loading c:windows/system32/nvsvc.dll ACCESS DENIED - same with nvmctray.dll, nvcpl.dll - Since these are files necessary to the NVIDIA driver, I could not access any display settings and when trying in Windows Control Panel would get message:Error loading c:windows/system32/shell32.dllI find that by disabling the Defense + the issue goes away. How do I keep Defense + enabled and find a solution this issue? Logged Vettetech Guest Re: *.dll access denied « Reply #1 on: March 21, 2008, 01:21:23 PM » Add those files to the D+ list as trusted. They are in my set. Logged dac Newbie Posts: 3 Re: *.dll access denied « Reply #2 on: March 21, 2008, 02:07:07 PM » Where do you add these files? Logged Vettetech Guest Re: *.dll access denied « Reply #3 on: March 21, 2008, 02:48:05 PM » Under D+. Go to D+\Advanced\Computer Security Policy\ and add them. Logged dac Newbie Posts: 3 Re: *.dll access denied « Reply #4 on: March 21, 2008, 03:05:36 PM » I added these DLL's but still have issue. I see that all files in D+\Advanced\Computer Security Policy\ are .exe files and not .dlls. Does this matter?Thoughts? Logged Vettetech Guest Re: *.dll access denied « Reply #5 on: March 21, 2008, 04:05:13 PM » Try adding these files. Logged Print Pages: [1] Go Up The Comodo Forum > Archived Boards > Discontinued Products > Comodo Firewall > Help for v3 > *.dll access denied Free Antivirus| Internet Security| Antivirus for Android| Antivirus for Windows 8| Firewall| SSL Certificate| RMM| Device Management| Endpoint Protection © 2015 Comodo Security Solutions, Inc. All rights