Err Msg: The <Filename> File Is Linked to Missing Export...

ID: Q184799


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft FrontPage 2000
  • Microsoft FrontPage 98 for Windows


SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to start a program, you may receive any of the following error messages:

  • A device attached to the system is not functioning


  • The filename file is linked to missing export MFC42.DLL: 6453


  • WordPad.exe file is linked to a missing export MFC42.DLL: 6353



CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the Mfc42.dll file is damaged or is the incorrect version.

The Windows 98 Mfc42.dll file is 954,128 bytes in size with a version of 4.21.7325.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, extract a new copy of the Mfc42.dll file from your original Windows 98 CD-ROM into the Windows\System folder using the System File Checker tool. To start the System File Checker tool, click Start, click Run, type sfc.exe in the Open box, and then click OK.

For information about how to use the System File Checker tool to extract a file, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q129605 How to Extract Original Compressed Windows Files


MORE INFORMATION

This issue is known to occur when you install any of the following programs:

  • The trial version of PC-Cillin v2.0. PC-Cillin replaces the Windows 98 version of the Mfc42.dll file.


  • The bonus software that is included with several Hewlett-Packard (HP) DeskJet printer models.


  • FaxSys version 4.10.


Additional query words: paint mspaint.exe 697C 712C 882C hp export

Keywords : kberrmsg win98
Version : WINDOWS:
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: November 3, 1999
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