Microsoft KB Archive/888948

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You receive the "Error, a required file wkwinuni.dll could not be found" error message if Microsoft Works has been removed from the computer

Article ID: 888948

Article Last Modified on 2/28/2006

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APPLIES TO

• Microsoft Works 6.0
• Microsoft Works 7.0
• Microsoft Works 8.0
• Microsoft Works Suite 2002
• Microsoft Works Suite 2003
• Microsoft Works Suite 2004
• Microsoft Works Suite 2005
• Microsoft Works Suite 2006

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SYMPTOMS

When you start your computer, you may receive the following error message:

Error, a required file wkwinuni.dll could not be found.

Additionally, you may receive one or more of the following error messages:

Ms Works caused an Invalid Page Fault in Module Wkwinuni.dll.

MS Word has Encountered an Error and Needs to Close.

Wkssb Caused an Invalid Page Fault in Module Wkwinuni.dll.

CAUSE

This problem may occur if Microsoft Works has been removed from the computer, but the calendar reminders shortcut is still in the Startup group. This problem may also occur if the Microsoft Works installation is damaged or corrupted.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, use one of the following methods.
Note Because there are several versions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your computer. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps.

Remove Calendar Reminder shortcuts

1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Startup, and then right-click Microsoft Works Calendar Reminders.
2. Click Delete.

Replace the WkWinUni.dll file

1. Insert the Works Setup CD into your CD drive or DVD drive.
2. Open one of the following folders in Microsoft Windows Explorer:
   • For Microsoft Works 8.0 and Microsoft Works Suite 2005:
     C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared
   • For Microsoft Works 7.0 and Microsoft Works Suite 2004 and earlier versions:
     C:\Program Files\MSWorks\Common\MSShared\WkShared
3. Delete the WkWinUni.dll file.
4. Open the following folder on the Works CD:

   CD_Drive:\MSWorks\Common\MSShared\WkShared

5. Right-click the WkWinUni.dll file, and then click Copy.
6. Open one of the following folders:
   • For Microsoft Works 8.0 and Microsoft Works Suite 2005:
     C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared
   • For Microsoft Works 7.0 and Microsoft Works Suite 2004 and earlier versions:
     C:\Program Files\MSWorks\Common\MSShared\WkShared
7. On the Edit menu, click Paste.

Reinstall Works

1. Click Start, click Run, type appwiz.cpl, and then click OK.
2. Locate the version of Works that is installed on your computer, and then click the entry in the Program list.
3. Click Remove, and then follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
4. Remove any Works installation files that remain by using the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility.
   
   For more information about how to use the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   290301 Description of the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility

5. Start Microsoft Windows in Safe Mode. To do this, follow these steps:
   1. Restart the computer.
   2. Press the F8 key. On a computer that is configured to start multiple operating systems, press F8 when the Startup menu appears.
   3. Use the arrow keys to select a Safe Mode option, and then press ENTER.
6. Install your copy of Works from the Works Setup CD.
7. Restart the computer.

Additional query words: WKS WKS6 WKS7 WKS8 WKS2003 WKS2K3 WKS2004 WKS2K4 WKS2005 WKS2K5 start up error wkwinuni.dll could not be found missing

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