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How to unlock ole2nls

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by btcs96

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When I try to install a program into a Compaq machine using Win98 it gives an error saying ole2.nls is locked and can not be updated. How do I overcome this? 50

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by saihib

What program are you trying to install? You may have a corrupt file. ole2nls.dll resides in the \Windows\System folder. Try renaming it ole2nls.old. In your \Windows\Sysbckup folder you will find a copy of this file that you can copy to the \System folder.
Another possibility is that a running program is using the file and the program you are trying to install is attempting to update the file. Close ALL running programs except Explorer before trying the install.

by btcs96

When I try to install a program into a Compaq machine using Win98 it gives an error saying ole2.nls is locked and can not be updated. I closed all program using control Alt Delete except Explorer but still come up with the message that it is being used by another program.

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