Internet Explorer Window May Be Transparent

• Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 3.0, 3.01, 3.02 for Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

The Internet Explorer window may be transparent and you may be able to see the desktop through the window rather than your default home page. Or, you may receive the following error message:

Error loading IEDKCS32.DLL. A device attached to the system is not functioning.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the Wininet.dll file is missing or the wrong version.

RESOLUTION

Verify that the Wininet.dll file exists only in the Windows\System folder, and that it is the correct version.

                            Version     Size            Date
   -------------------------------------------------------------
   Internet Explorer 3.0    4.70.1157   289,552 bytes   08/24/96
   Internet Explorer 3.01   4.70.1215   291,600 bytes   10/15/96
   Internet Explorer 3.02   4.70.1300   299,280 bytes   3/22/97 

1. Click Start, point to Find, and then click Files Or Folders.



2. In the Named box, type Wininet.dll, and then click Find Now.



3. Compare the file(s) found to the list above, and then delete any files that are not the correct version or are located in the wrong folder. For information on how to delete files, view the help topic deleting.

MORE INFORMATION

Note that the Auto-Update program included in many of Sierra's new games replaces the Wininet.dll file and causes this problem.

Two programs known to replace the Wininet.dll file are Sierra Phantasmagoria 2 and Sierra Nascar 2. If the above resolution does not work, try the following method:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.



2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs, click Internet Explorer, and then click Add/Remove. When prompted, click OK.



3. Restart the computer and press F8 when the "Starting Windows 95" prompt is displayed.



4. From the Startup menu choose Command Prompt Only.



5. Type the following lines at the command prompt, pressing ENTER after each line:

   cd \windows
   smartdrv
   deltree tempor~1
   deltree history
   cd system
   ren mshtml.dll mshtml.old
   ren shdocvw.dll shdocvw.old
   ren inetcfg.dll inetcfg.old
   ren actxprxy.dll actxprxy.old
   ren wininet.dll wininet.old
   ren cachevu.dll cachevu.old
   ren inetcpl.cpl inetcpl.old
   ren shlwapi.dll shlwapi.old
   ren url.dll url.old
   ren urlmon.dll urlmon.old
   ren wsock32n.dll wsock32n.old
   




6. Restart your computer, and then reinstall Internet Explorer.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.01 ie30 ie3 clear background show shows hole reveal invisible see through

Keywords : kberrmsg kbui msiew95
Version : WINDOWS:3.0,3.01,3.02
Platform : WINDOWS
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