Err Msg: Error in Deskcp16.dll Missing Entry...

ID: Q208537

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 95

IMPORTANT: This article contains information about editing the registry. Before you edit the registry, make sure you understand how to restore it if a problem occurs. For information about how to do this, view the "Restoring the Registry" Help topic in Regedit.exe or the "Restoring a Registry Key" Help topic in Regedt32.exe.

SYMPTOMS

When you try to start your Windows 95-based computer, you may receive the following error message:

Error in deskcp16.dll missing entry quickres_rundllentry

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the Microsoft Powertoys QuickRes tool is installed on your computer.

RESOLUTION

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

For information about how to edit the registry, view the "Changing Keys and Values" Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) or the "Add and Delete Information in the Registry" and "Edit Registry Data" Help topics in Regedt32.exe. Note that you should back up the registry before you edit it. If you are running Windows NT, you should also update your Emergency Repair Disk (ERD).
To resolve this issue, remove the Deskcp16.dll value from one of the following registry keys and then restart your computer:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about PowerToys, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Microsoft Windows PowerToys Readme.txt File

Additional query words: 95

Keywords : kberrmsg win95
Version : WINDOWS:95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb