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propsys.dll error ... Solved !!
shawie60:
Hi Guys i'm in need of some help and advice if possible. Ive been checking out my mates computer (windows 7 64bit, 1 Tb HD, 4 Gb ram - more details in your repair error log) because recently everything (or most) they run gives the error 'c:windows\system32\propsys.dll is either not designed to run on windows or it contains an error. try installing the program again or contacting your adinistrator etc'
The programs it affects are varied ( but from what Ive learnt it is a multi fuction dll) from not opening attachments (.doc, pdf files) in outlook, url's on the favourites, weblinks embedded in programs (such as your windows repair) plus others, e.g. sub menus such as save as dont work ..
So far I've tried multiple virus scans (Ive found that one isnt enough to provide a clean environment anyways) using a variety of tools from online scanners to offline disk based ones and found nothing.
I've replaced the dll and re registered it, again no difference.
Run chkdsk just to cover all the bases.
Run sfc and the only file it has problems with is propsysy.dll
Ive tried running your windows repair tool (which has been a great asset to me in the past) in both windows and safe mode, and that fails (log attached)
Ive tried a clean boot to see if that alters anything, again no difference.
Seems a lot of people have problems with this but no one has a solution to cure it, (well i havent found it yet if they have) and if possible I'm trying to avoid a reinstall.
Any idea's please?
thanks in advance
glenn
Boggin:
Have you asked your friend if he'd downloaded anything immediately to this error - in which case the restore points could come to the rescue.
As you have replaced the .dll file from source, I assume you have a Win 7 SP1 install disk ?
See if an offboot sfc /scannow can do anything with it if the restore points aren't an option.
Boot up with the install disk and navigate to the Recovery Environment and select Command Prompt
Enter bcdedit |find "osdevice" and using whichever partition letter it gives, enter (assuming C: and that's a Pipe symbol before find) -
sfc /scannow /offbootdir=C:\ /offwindir=C:\Windows
You could also check Event Viewer to see if there are any errors related to the files in this article as either of those could have a knock on effect.
http://www.win7dll.info/propsys_dll.html
shawie60:
--- Quote from: Boggin on November 19, 2014, 02:52:09 pm ---Have you asked your friend if he'd downloaded anything immediately to this error - in which case the restore points could come to the rescue. ---> yeah one of the first things I checked. Evidently nothing was installed.
As you have replaced the .dll file from source, I assume you have a Win 7 SP1 install disk ? ----> I have but tbh I was a little lazy and used the file from my system. ( I assumed as mine didnt have any errors it would be ok ! ) Will the dll be available from the disk or do i need to extract it from a cab file and if so which one please?
See if an offboot sfc /scannow can do anything with it if the restore points aren't an option. ----> Only recent restore points are what I've made I'm afraid. so that isnt an option, but i will try the offboot sfc.
Boot up with the install disk and navigate to the Recovery Environment and select Command Prompt
Enter bcdedit |find "osdevice" and using whichever partition letter it gives, enter (assuming C: and that's a Pipe symbol before find) -
sfc /scannow /offbootdir=C:\ /offwindir=C:\Windows
You could also check Event Viewer to see if there are any errors related to the files in this article as either of those could have a knock on effect. -----> I checked event viewer but not against the article, I'll give that a go later. many thanks for the advice. I'll keep you posted. many thanks for your time.
http://www.win7dll.info/propsys_dll.html
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Boggin:
Did you have a response ?
shawie60:
--- Quote from: Boggin on November 19, 2014, 03:57:23 pm ---Did you have a response ?
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sorry for the delay, time difference here and I've been working. tried the offboot scf but it made no difference. I've attached the log because if I'm completely honest it doesnt make a great deal of sense mainly because I dont know what i'm looking for. Cant see anything in the event viewer that would tie in either, but then im no expert.
Once again many thanks for your time though.
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