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Error related to comctl32.dll, unable to open programs
Hi all,
A few days back I started to encounter problems with my laptop. When I boot up and log into windows an error message appears saying that "This application failed to start because comctl32.dll was not found, Re-installing the application may fix this problem."
The message continues to appear for several programs when I click accept, running through about 6 or 7.
I am unable to open many programs, such as my anti virus, mozilla or chrome. Although I can open photoshop for example and IE, but cannot get online.
I have been doing some reading online regarding issues with this particular dll file but as of yet have been unable to find a solution.
I had a friend with an identical setup send me a copy of this file and tried to replace it on my laptop, but windows said the file was in use by another program and I am unable to replace it.
I don't have any installation or repair dvd. Stupidly I never made a recent backup, nor have I created a system restore point for a number of years.
Right now I have no idea of how to proceed, so any advice you may have would be very much appreciated.
Many thanks!