A friend gets an error message saying the file PNCRT.DLL is missing when he starts up his Compaq Presario. I checked on my Dell and the file exists in WINDOWS/SYSTEMS. Does anyone know what the file does or which program it is associated with? Would it be OK to copy it from my computer and copy it to his??
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AskWoody LoungerMarch 3, 2001 at 12:59 pm #517242Does Q190898 apply?
Err Msg: A Required .DLL File, PNCRT.DLL, Was Not Found
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The information in this article applies to:Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows 95
Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows 98
Microsoft Windows 98
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When you try to play a file using the Real Networks RealPlayer program, or when you start your computer, you may receive the following error message:A required .DLL file, PNCRT.DLL, was not found
You may then receive the following error message:
Access to the specified device, path, or file is denied.
If you are using Windows Media Player 6.1, you may receive the following error message:
Windows Media Player cannot open . You may need to reboot to complete installation of a downloaded component. Please verify that the path and filename are correct and try again. (Error=80004005)CAUSE
This issue can occur if the Pncrt.dll file is missing from the WindowsSystem folder.RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, uninstall, and then reinstall RealPlayer. To do so, use the following steps:- Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add/Remove Programs.
- On the Windows Setup tab, click Internet Tools (the words, not the check box), and then click Details.
- Click the Real Audio Player 4.0 check box to clear it, click OK, and then click Apply.
- On the Windows Setup tab, click Internet Tools (the words, not the check box), and then click Details.
- Click the Real Audio Player 4.0 check box to select it, click OK, and then click OK.
- Restart your computer.
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