Microsoft KB Archive/885185

= &quot;This module was compiled with a trial version of Delphi&quot; error message when you run a program, open a window, or open a dialog box in Windows XP =

Article ID: 885185

Article Last Modified on 10/30/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

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SYMPTOMS
When you try to run a program, open a window, or open a dialog box in Microsoft Windows XP, you may receive the following error messages:

This module was compiled with a trial version of Delphi. The trial version has expired.

Iexplore is not a valid date.



CAUSE
This issue may occur when a program that is installed on your computer was written by using the trial version of the Delphi programming tools. This issue is known to occur in any one of the following programs:
 * CPR
 * Grokster file sharing application



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, restart your Windows XP-based computer in Safe Mode. Then use one or more of the following methods.

For additional information about Windows XP Safe Mode, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

315222 A description of the Safe Mode Boot options in Windows XP

Method 1: Clear the Enable third-party browser extensions (requires restart) check box

 * 1) Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
 * 2) Click Network and Internet Connections.
 * 3) Click Internet Options.
 * 4) On the Advanced tab, click to clear the Enable third-party browser extensions (requires restart) check box.
 * 5) Click OK to close the Internet Properties dialog box.
 * 6) Restart your computer.

Method 2: Remove a program by using Add or Remove Programs

 * 1) Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
 * 2) Click Add or Remove Programs.
 * 3) In the Currently installed programs list, click the program that you want to remove, and then click Remove. For example, you may want to remove a program that is listed in the &quot;Cause&quot; section.
 * 4) Restart your computer.

Method 3: Rename Cpr.dll

 * 1) Click Start, and then click Search.
 * 2) Click All files and folders.
 * 3) In the All or part of the file name text box, type cpr.dll.
 * 4) In the Look in box, click your hard disk drive. For example, click Local Disk (C:).
 * 5) Click Search.
 * 6) Right-click the file that was found, and then click Rename.
 * 7) Type cpr.old, and then press ENTER.
 * 8) Restart your computer.

Method 4: Remove third-party spyware, adware, or unwanted software programs
For more information about spyware, adware, and unwanted software, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/spyware/default.mspx

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