Microsoft KB Archive/184799

= Err Msg: The [Filename] File Is Linked to Missing Export... =

Article ID: 184799

Article Last Modified on 1/22/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
 * Microsoft Clip Gallery 5.0
 * Microsoft Encarta Reference Suite 99
 * Microsoft FrontPage 2000 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft FrontPage 98 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Graphics Studio Greetings 99 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Graphics Studio Home Publishing 99
 * Microsoft Money 99 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Office 2000 Professional Edition
 * Microsoft Works 4.5a
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q184799



SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to start a program, you may receive any of the following error messages:  

A device attached to the system is not functioning.

The  file is linked to missing export MFC42.DLL:6453

WordPad.exe file is linked to a missing export MFC42.DLL: 6353





CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the Mfc42.dll file is damaged or is the incorrect version.

The Windows 98 Mfc42.dll file is 954,128 bytes in size with a version of 4.21.7325.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, extract a new copy of the Mfc42.dll file from your original Windows 98 CD-ROM into the Windows\System folder using the System File Checker tool.

To start the System File Checker tool, click Start, click Run, type sfc.exe in the Open box, and then click OK.

For additional information about how to use the System File Checker tool to extract a file, click the article numbers below to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

129605 How to Extract Original Compressed Windows Files

265371 How to Extract and Replace a Protected File in Windows Me [winmil]



MORE INFORMATION
This issue is known to occur when you install any of the following programs:
 * The trial version of PC-Cillin v2.0. PC-Cillin replaces the Windows 98 version of the Mfc42.dll file.
 * The bonus software that is included with several Hewlett-Packard DeskJet printer models.
 * FaxSys version 4.10.
 * ICQ2000.

Additional query words: artgalry cag clipart h-p export mspaint exe paint MFC42 DLL

Keywords: kberrmsg kbprb KB184799

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