A
ares
glee, did you ever consider getting work with MS...writing clear instructions
to simple problems. I'm resurrecting an old Compaq Presario 2286 desktop as a
glorified typewriter, and lost 'MSODISUP.VXD'
in the shuffle as I didn't realize what the previous owner had there. In
short after a month of Microsoft la-de-dah stonewalling, Novell
disconnectedness, vague written directions from both companies, offers of
reinstalls on the VXD only from pricy and questionable on-line sellers, and
downloading a lot more of Netware than I ever wanted hoping to pluck up this
precious little gem, and endless time wasted to no avail surfing techie
forums...you solve my problem in one short note.
Garumph, now what I am I going to do for aggravation?
Well, a happy
Thanksgiving to you, too!
ares
( archaeology
Missoula, MT )
"glee" wrote:
> * If you connect to a Novell Netware network, remove and reinstall the Novell
> Netware client in Control Panel> Network, or extract the missing file from the .cab
> files on your Windows CD, or from the .cab file location on your hard drive, to the
> Windows\System folder, using the"Extract one file" option of System File Checker
> (SFC).
>
> Using SFC to extract a file:
> http://www.rickrogers.org/sfc.htm#1pp
> http://www.rickrogers.org/sfc.htm#2pp
>
> HOW TO: Extract Original Compressed Windows Files:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kbEN-US129605#5
>
> * If you do NOT connect to a Novell Netware network, then go to Control Panel>
> Network, and remove the Netware client, then reboot.
>
> If the error still appears after that, you will need to delete the Registry sub-key
> that is making the call for the file:
>
> Click Start> Run, type: scanregw and click OK.
> When prompted, create a backup of the Registry.
>
> Click Start> Run, type: regedit and click OK.
> In the left pane of the regedit window, navigate to this key:
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VxD
>
> Expand that key by clicking the + sign next to it, and look for a sub-key named
> MSODISUP
> Right-click that sub-key and click Delete on the menu that appears.
> Close Regedit.
> Reboot.
>
> Keys in the Registry Editor (regedit) look like folders, but are not. You navigate
> as you would in Windows Explorer, however, clicking the + signs to expand the keys
> and see their sub-keys.
>
> Be very careful not to change or delete ANYTHING other than what I mentioned. A
> mistake in regedit can cause Windows to not start.
>
> This KB article shows an example, but referring to a different error message and
> file name:
> Error Message: Cannot Find a Device File That May Be Needed to Run Windows:
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=280135
> --
> Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>
>
> "apk_player" <apkplayer@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:31DF10F1-8B7C-41F9-9083-85EE683DC66E@microsoft.com...
> > I get this error message when booting up my Windows 98SE: Cannot find a
> > device file that may be needed to run Windows or a Windows application. The
> > windows registry or SYSTEM.INI file refers to this device file, but the
> > device file no longer exists. If you deleted this file on purpose, try
> > uninstalling the associated application using its uninstall or setup program.
> > If you still want to use the application associated with this device file,
> > try reinstalling that application to replace the missing file.
> > msodisup.vxd
> >
> > Any ideas as to what this means and how to fix? Thank you.
>
>
to simple problems. I'm resurrecting an old Compaq Presario 2286 desktop as a
glorified typewriter, and lost 'MSODISUP.VXD'
in the shuffle as I didn't realize what the previous owner had there. In
short after a month of Microsoft la-de-dah stonewalling, Novell
disconnectedness, vague written directions from both companies, offers of
reinstalls on the VXD only from pricy and questionable on-line sellers, and
downloading a lot more of Netware than I ever wanted hoping to pluck up this
precious little gem, and endless time wasted to no avail surfing techie
forums...you solve my problem in one short note.
Garumph, now what I am I going to do for aggravation?
Well, a happy
Thanksgiving to you, too!
ares
( archaeology
Missoula, MT )
"glee" wrote:
> * If you connect to a Novell Netware network, remove and reinstall the Novell
> Netware client in Control Panel> Network, or extract the missing file from the .cab
> files on your Windows CD, or from the .cab file location on your hard drive, to the
> Windows\System folder, using the"Extract one file" option of System File Checker
> (SFC).
>
> Using SFC to extract a file:
> http://www.rickrogers.org/sfc.htm#1pp
> http://www.rickrogers.org/sfc.htm#2pp
>
> HOW TO: Extract Original Compressed Windows Files:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kbEN-US129605#5
>
> * If you do NOT connect to a Novell Netware network, then go to Control Panel>
> Network, and remove the Netware client, then reboot.
>
> If the error still appears after that, you will need to delete the Registry sub-key
> that is making the call for the file:
>
> Click Start> Run, type: scanregw and click OK.
> When prompted, create a backup of the Registry.
>
> Click Start> Run, type: regedit and click OK.
> In the left pane of the regedit window, navigate to this key:
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VxD
>
> Expand that key by clicking the + sign next to it, and look for a sub-key named
> MSODISUP
> Right-click that sub-key and click Delete on the menu that appears.
> Close Regedit.
> Reboot.
>
> Keys in the Registry Editor (regedit) look like folders, but are not. You navigate
> as you would in Windows Explorer, however, clicking the + signs to expand the keys
> and see their sub-keys.
>
> Be very careful not to change or delete ANYTHING other than what I mentioned. A
> mistake in regedit can cause Windows to not start.
>
> This KB article shows an example, but referring to a different error message and
> file name:
> Error Message: Cannot Find a Device File That May Be Needed to Run Windows:
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=280135
> --
> Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>
>
> "apk_player" <apkplayer@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:31DF10F1-8B7C-41F9-9083-85EE683DC66E@microsoft.com...
> > I get this error message when booting up my Windows 98SE: Cannot find a
> > device file that may be needed to run Windows or a Windows application. The
> > windows registry or SYSTEM.INI file refers to this device file, but the
> > device file no longer exists. If you deleted this file on purpose, try
> > uninstalling the associated application using its uninstall or setup program.
> > If you still want to use the application associated with this device file,
> > try reinstalling that application to replace the missing file.
> > msodisup.vxd
> >
> > Any ideas as to what this means and how to fix? Thank you.
>
>