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mshtml.dll appears to be corrupt how do i replace it

Anonymous
2013-07-14T02:54:56+00:00

I tried issuing the following commands using a command prompt on Windows 7:

regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\mshtml.dll

regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\msjava.dll

regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\jscript.dll

regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\msxml.dll

regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\actxprxy.dll

regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\shdocvw.dll

and I get the following error for the first DLL: "The module c:\windows\system32\mshtml.dll" was loaded bu the entry-point DllRegisterServer was not found. Make sure that "c:\windows\system32\mshtml.dll" is a valid DLL or OCX file and then try again". And similar error messages for all of these.

So where can I get valid replacements for these DLLs?

Edit: I did a SFC /SCANNOW command at a command prompt and got zero error messages. Does the SFC /SCANNOW command check these specific .DLLs, I have listed?

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  1. Ramesh 176.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2013-07-14T05:11:05+00:00

    Some DLLs can't be registered. MSHTML.DLL is one of them, it doesn't have a DllRegisterServer entrypoint as the error message indicates. This is absolutely normal, and you don't need DLL replacements.

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-01-22T19:20:56+00:00

    Some DLLs can't be registered. MSHTML.DLL is one of them, it doesn't have a DllRegisterServer entrypoint as the error message indicates. This is absolutely normal, and you don't need DLL replacements.

    MSHTML.DLL  IS A BIG PROBLEM FOR ME. I cant check for win. updates because it just runs forever and when I try to upgrade to windows 10 it just gets stuck at 99%

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/971058/how-do-i-reset-windows-update-components

    I tried this link to fix it but when I tried step 6 "regsvr32.exe mshtml.dll" It gives me error The MODULE "MSHTML.DLL" was loaded but the entry-point dllregisterserver was not found. make sure that "mshtml.dll" is a valid DLL or OCX file and then try again. I have a feeling this is my windows update problem but I don't know how to fix it please help

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-08-18T21:42:34+00:00

    Go to the start menu, find command prompt and right click "run as administrator". You are now in what's called an elevated command prompt. type in "chkdsk" as a command and hit enter. It will check for corrputed or damaged system files.

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-05-27T16:39:36+00:00

    So why does Microsoft TELL me to register it if it can't be registered?

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/971058/how-do-i-reset-windows-update-components

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  5. Anonymous
    2013-07-14T05:26:41+00:00

    I guess if this article:

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555989/en-us

    had explained to me which operating system it applied to that might have saved me some time.

    Thanks for your reply

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