how can i replace shell32.dll on win2k

[josphII]

i have edited the file and wish to replace the current file but windows is using the prog so i cant delete it or save over it. anybody know how i can replace this file?

 

[corkyg]

Unless you have switched to NTFS, it's pretty easy. Just boot with any DOS floppy and manually replace one file with the one you want.

With NTFS you are sort of at a dead end. Can W2K boot to a command prompt only? That might do it. Otherwise you need to probably try updating the file with W2K's equivalent of SCU

 

[bacillus]

can you not use sfc/runonce from cmd prompt like XP??

 

[Psychoholic]

<< With NTFS you are sort of at a dead end. >>


Not true. Why does everyone always think you can do anything of this soft with NTFS. NTFS is superior to DOS in every way, shape or form.



<< Can W2K boot to a command prompt only? >>


uhhh.....yes. It's called the Recovery Console. You can also use the Safe Mode Command prompt. And before anyone says you can only access files in certain directories....
How do I use Win2K/WinXP's Recovery Console to access all my files?

 

[Bozo]

You can boot from the Win2k CD and select Repair. Then have it repair the system files.

Bozo

 

[josphII]

safe mode command prompt didnt do it "access denied"
recovery console worked like a charm
thx!