XCLN: Error Msg: Application Error, Call to Undefined Dynalink

ID: Q179802


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Exchange Windows 3.x client, versions 4.0, 5.0
  • Microsoft Outlook for Windows 3.x, Exchange Server Edition, version 8.0


SYMPTOMS

When you try to start the Windows 3.x Exchange or Outlook client, you may receive one of the following error messages:

Application Error
Call to Undefined Dynalink
-or-
Application Error
Cannot find Mapi.dll


CAUSE

The Mapi.dll file, located in the c:\windows\system subdirectory by default, is missing, corrupted, or has been replaced by another version.


WORKAROUND

To correct the problem, perform one of the following steps:

  • Copy the Mapi.dll from another Windows 3.x client system that is working properly.

    -or-


  • Reinstall the Exchange client.

    -or-


  • Expand Mapi.dll from the client CD-ROM cabinet (.Cab) files.

    The syntax for the EXPAND (Expand.exe) utility is:
    EXPAND <sourcename> <destinationname>


Keywords : kbusage XCLN
Version : WINDOWS:4.0,5.0,8.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: March 26, 1999
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