Start up error

Dr Pirate

I get the following message when I turn on my computer from time to time;

The file IPHLPAPI.DLL cannot start, check the file to determine fault

How am I supposed to check it If its a DLL? I dont esspecially want to corrupt my system files... again ;p

Dr Pirate

WinME

Former Member

When I have a random sounding error like that, regarding missing files, or DLL files, then I usually put that file name into Google, and see what comes up. Quite often you find someone whose had the same problem with the same file, and if you're lucky you may find a solution.

For example, the other day my Dad's new PC started giving a DLL error message. I didn't recognise it, so Googled for it. Found someone else had a similar problem. It was due to installing scanner drivers, then not connecting the scanner so that the computer could finish the installation. I'd been putting the drivers in the day before so that I could use my scanners on his computer if I wished, but didn't have the scanner with me, so hadn't connected it. So I just uninstalled the drivers, rebooted, and no error. So, as you can see from my experiences, do a Google search first!

Dr Pirate

It says that my ISP's (AOL) latest version causes a fault in this DLL, but im not using the latest version so Im not sure exactly what it could be =\

JsT

It looks to be a networking file, you can download it only but I wouldn't recommend it.

Dr Pirate

Originally posted by JsT
It looks to be a networking file, you can download it only but I wouldn't recommend it.

It doesnt seem to be causeing any major faults in my system so I guess it'll just have to stay as is.

Former Member

Infact, you don't exactly seem too pissed here either.

All the interesting people are missing in heaven.

Dr Pirate

Originally posted by Mipada
Infact, you don't exactly seem too pissed here either.

30-12-2004 05:51 PM <-- before I went out.

NUB=YUO ;<