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by barrette1

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Hi Folks,

This error has me by the short hairs. Upon bootup I get the "No DLL Name Specified" error. The error is a result of the command RegSvr32.exe not seeing a DLL file during system start. I have been unable to track down the problem command line. I've searched the registry and bootlog for a command line using RegSvr32 missing a specified DLL without luck. There are so many files that execute this command (multiple times) I fear it will take me forever to find the erroneous command line. The error also pops up in safe mode. Does anyone have any ideas on how to track down the cause of this problem?

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by 7nt

When booting up, hold down the CTRL key until the boot menu pops up and select STEP-BY-STEP CONFIRMATION. Say Yes to everything but make a note what driver is reached when the error message comes up.

by barrette1

Good suggestion but no help. The error message pops up after desktop icons appear and before all startup programs load. Thanks.

by syscokid

I don't think regsvr32 normally runs at startup, so it's got to be in one of the usual places. To simplify finding where it might be, use this free download called Startup Cop from:

http://downloads-zdnet.com.com/3000-2344-10059235.html

(Makesure there are no spaces in that URL after you cut and paste).

This command could be coming from somewhere other than the registry, such as win.ini or autoexec.bat. Startup Cop will search all those places as well as the registry.

Good luck!

by barrette1

Thank you but this program did not help me track down the problem I'm having. Nice program though.

by barrette1

Thanks, I did see the support article but it doesn't help me locate the problematic command line that executes towards the end of the boot process.

by popeye_doyle

Are you using NT 3.51 or 4.0 (server/workstation).
Before 'No DLL Name specified do you get a STOP error, if so please advise of code.

by barrette1

The OS is Win98. No stop errors are displayed. The OS runs great. I just can't track down where the RegSvr32 command is being executed. There is no DLL associated with the command thus the "No DLL specified" error. The error message doesn't give any error codes. It pops up right after the desktop icons are displayed.

by maxqz

It seems that RegSvr.exe is not seeing a DLL file because there is a file/s that might need to be registered/updated if it's a older file. It could be DLL/OCX files. If you find the file/s you can update it by clicking on 'start'; 'run' and typing the line of information and click on OK. example: regsvr.exe c:\windows\system\oleaut32.dll
Just make sure all programs are closed before registering any files.
Good luck!

by barrette1

Thank you. I need to tack down the executed RegSvr.exe command (executed during startup) so I can remove it. Any suggestions on how I might do this? The error is annoying but not criticle. The missing DLL file is of no concern to me. I just want this error to stop.

by maxqz

Okay then! Try disabling RegSvr32.exe by using the following command:
Go 'Start'; 'Run' and in the 'Open' box: type,
regsvr32.exe -u c:\windows\system\regwizc.dll
Hope this works. 8=)

by maxqz

Oops! This one went through before I was finished with my answer. Check the second one. Sorry!

by maxqz

Okay then! Try disabling RegSvr32.exe by using the following command:
Go 'Start'; 'Run' and in the 'Open' box: type,
regsvr32.exe -u c:\windows\system32\regwizc.dll
I take it your RegSvr32.exe is under 'System32' folder...if it's under 'System' folder this command then:
regsvr32.exe -u c:\windows\system\regwizc.dll
Hope this works. 8=)

by barrette1

The command ran okay but did not solve my problem. I think I'll be stuck with this problem. Thanks for your help.

by maxqz

Hi,

Same command, different switch: -s = displays no message boxes (hopefully)

Go 'Start'; 'Run' and in the 'Open' box: type,
regsvr32.exe -s c:\windows\system32\regwizc.dll
I take it your RegSvr32.exe is under 'System32' folder...if it's under 'System' folder this command then:
regsvr32.exe -s c:\windows\system\regwizc.dll

Another thing you could do is run "Regcleaner". There you can see all DLL's etc.
Or you could update your RegSvr32.exe file.

Rgds
(!?!)

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