Error Loading Explorer.exe Must Reinstall Windows
to Tech Support Guy, we highly recommend that you visit our Guide for New Members. [Resolved] error loading explorer.exe Discussion in 'Earlier Versions of Windows' started by jorjus2, Dec 30, 2002. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. Advertisement jorjus2 Thread Starter Joined: Dec 30, 2002 Messages: 7 i instaled new sound card in grandsons computer (Window 98 2nd edition). and was removing programs that he'll not need. The computer shut down @ restart command. When computer restarted I continuelly get error loading explorer.exe you must reinstall windows 98. Then another message appears saying error starting program a required .DLL file, MSVCRT.DLL was not found. The computer locks up and I don't know how to reinstall windows 98 back in to resolve this problem. Thank you jorjus2, Dec 30, 2002 #1 Sponsor steamwiz Joined: Oct 4, 2002 Messages: 2,773 Hi jorjus2 Boot to the command prompt and type scanreg /restore (note the space between the g and / ) steam steamwiz, Dec 30, 2002 #2 jorjus2 Thread Starter Joined: Dec 30, 2002 Messages: 7 thank you for replying, I don't know how to get to the command prompt. I start it up and it goes thru it's memory things and press f1 for setup. I went into there and couldn't find any command prompt. it goes from setup to where windows is suppose to be and that is where I get the error messages. Please inform me how to get to the command prompt . Thank you for your time. jorjus2, Dec 30, 2002 #3 steamwiz Joined: Oct 4, 2002 Messages: 2,773 The command prompt isn't in setup reboot your computer Hold down the Ctrl key as it goes through the checks with the black screen - it will eventualy give you a menu with several options - choose command prompt This is where you type scanreg /restore you will be given a list of 5 backups to choose from - don't choose the first or last - these might fail steam steamwiz, Dec 30, 2002 #4 jorjus2 Thread Starter Joined: Dec 30, 2002 Messages: 7 did the scanreg /restore along with prevoius errors it now says file'allem3.cat on windows 98 2nd edition cd-rom cannot be found, I inserted windows 98 2 edition disc and click o.k. but I still get file 'allem3.cat file not found jorjus2, Dec 30, 2002 #5 Rollin' Rog Joined: Dec 9, 2000 Messages: 45,855 The original error should be resolved this way... http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q299296 The subsequent one refers to a sound card driver. You can try restoring the last registry. I believe it will have a "not started" associated with it, as Windows backs it up during the restore. You can also try reinstalling the new sound card drivers. Rollin' Rog, Dec 30, 2002 #6 jorjus2 Thread Starter Joi
Gaming Smartphones Tablets Windows 8 PSUs Android Your question Get the answer Tom's Hardware>Forum>Windows 95/98/ME>error loading explorer.exe, you must reinstall windows> error loading explorer.exe, you must reinstall windows Tags: Explorer Microsoft Windows Last response: 19 June 2005 09:51 in Windows 95/98/ME Share Anonymous 18 June 2005 02:03:14 Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion (More info?) i get this error message when i start windows 98 se: "error loading explorer.exe, you must reinstall windows" then the computer shuts down! i get the same error when i try to start in safe mode. i tried using the https://forums.techguy.org/threads/resolved-error-loading-explorer-exe.110542/ bootdisk but get the same error. i modified the system.ini file from the command prompt so that shell=taskman.exe and i can run programs from the taskmanager. as such, i tried to run ie setup.exe from the winfile but get the same error. i've looked through microsoft knowledge base but nothing seems to work. i've run out of options! any suggestions would be greatly http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/183615-48-error-loading-explorer-reinstall-windows appreciated! thank you!! More about : error loading explorer exe reinstall windows Anonymous 18 June 2005 05:14:37 Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion (More info?) http://groups-beta.google.com/group/microsoft.public.wi... -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE) & Security jongrindradio wrote: > i get this error message when i start windows 98 se: > > "error loading explorer.exe, you must reinstall windows" > > then the computer shuts down! > > i get the same error when i try to start in safe mode. > i tried using the bootdisk but get the same error. > i modified the system.ini file from the command prompt so that > shell=taskman.exe and i can run programs from the taskmanager. as such, i > tried to run ie setup.exe from the winfile but get the same error. i've > looked through microsoft knowledge base but nothing seems to work. > > i've run out of options! any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! > thank you!! Anonymous 18 June 2005 22:34:41 Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion (More info?) Try extracting a fresh copy of "explorer.exe" from your Windows 98 CD to the "c:\windows" directory. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q129605/ Ben "jongrindradio" of volunteer geeks quickly serve friendly answers and support. Check out the forums and get free advice from the experts. Register now to gain access to all of our features, it's FREE http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/topic/106808-error-loading-explorerexe-windows-98/ and only takes one minute. Once registered and logged in, you will be able to create topics, post replies to existing threads, give reputation to your fellow members, get your own private messenger, post status updates, manage your http://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?180830-Windows-98-reinstall-explorer-exe profile and so much more. Create Account How it Works Javascript Disabled Detected You currently have javascript disabled. Several functions may not work. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality. Error loading explorer.exe - WINDOWS 98 Started error loading by cherished79 , Apr 07 2006 12:05 PM Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next Please log in to reply #1 cherished79 Posted 07 April 2006 - 12:05 PM cherished79 Member Member 17 posts My father decided to remove some files from his computer through Add/remove programs. When he was finished he restarted the computer. It started fine but before the desktop shows up an error saying "Error loading explorer.exe you must reinstall windows" appears. He error loading explorer.exe clicks "ok" and then another window pops up saying "A required.dll file, MSVCRT.dll, was not found" and then the computer stalls. It doesnt do anything. He cant get the start up button to come on or anything. Does anyone have any advise for us? 0 Advertisements #2 wannabe1 Posted 07 April 2006 - 02:23 PM wannabe1 Tech Staff Technician 16,645 posts Hi cherished79... Do you have the Win98 istallation cd? What we need to do is replace a file on the machine with one from the cd. wannabe1 0 #3 cherished79 Posted 10 April 2006 - 07:03 AM cherished79 Member Topic Starter Member 17 posts OH! Thank you for replying! Yes, We tried to put the cd in to reinstall it but it doesnt do anything. We tried to put it in after the boot up and then we tried putting it in while it was booting up and neither one did anything. 0 #4 wannabe1 Posted 10 April 2006 - 07:18 AM wannabe1 Tech Staff Technician 16,645 posts HI cherished79... You have the CD... Now, is it a retail version of the OS or is it an OEM (branded like Dell or HP) recovery CD that came with the machine? There are a couple of ways we can go with this depending on what type of CD you have... No matter which you have, I'm this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Results 1 to 5 of 5 Thread: Windows 98 reinstall - explorer.exe Tweet Thread Tools Show Printable Version Email this Page… Subscribe to this Thread… Search Thread Advanced Search Display Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode January 18th, 2005,10:59 AM #1 robert1962 View Profile View Forum Posts Virtual Med Student Join Date Jan 2005 Posts 2 Windows 98 reinstall - explorer.exe I have read several posts regarding my problem. I was given an old laptop and a Win98 install disc. I installed windows and I was attempting to upgrade win IE to 6.0. After connecting to the internet and upgrading to win IE 6.0 (from microsoft site) and rebooting I get the message "Error loading Explorer.exe you must reinstall windows". I have reinstalled twice now using the suggestions I got from this site. Now after the third time, and before I do anything else, what can I do to prevent this from happening again in the future? I am trying ultimately to install a wireless card and the card says I need to have win IE version of at least 5.5. There is an additional error message about a .dll file that is missing and is linked to some other file. I apologize ahead if time for not having the information in front of me right now. If I need all the information then I will have to answer once I get home this evening. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks Reply With Quote January 18th, 2005,11:22 AM #2 Leurgy View Profile View Forum Posts Voted Most Likely Join Date Jul 2002 Location Collingwood, Ontario, Canada Posts 1,104 Hi robert1962 and welcome to VDR. When you reinstall 98 do you get the updates before the IE? That would be the priority. That error message would be a big help as would more info on the laptop such as cpu, ram, HDD size, make and model number. 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