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SHLDDRV.VXD
by johnieda - 1/22/09 1:03 PMHello, I hope someone can help. I have since bought a new computer but want to give the old one to a friend and dont know how to resolve the following.
Every time I boot up the computer (Windows 98) I got the message below. Seems like the message started to appear after I did a virus scan from a program on a website.
Here's the message:
Can't find a device file needed to run Windows or a Windows application. The windows registry or System.INI file refers to this device file but device no longer exists.
If you deleted this file on purpose, try uninstalling associated application using its uninstall or setup program.
If you want to use application associated with this device file, try reinstalling that application to replace missing file.
SHLDDRV.VXD
Maybe the following helps?
by Marianna Schmudlach
- 1/22/09 4:46 PM
In reply to: SHLDDRV.VXD by johnieda
It would be a good idea to backup the registry first. Select Start/Run, type SCANREGW
in the 'Open' box and press enter. When prompted, select 'YES" to back it up.
* Select Start/Run, type REGEDIT in the 'Open' box and press enter.
* When Registry Editor opens, click 'Edit' on the toolbar and then 'Find'. Next in the 'Find what:' window type SHLDDRV.VXD and press enter. If the entry is found, it should show in the right pane.
* Right-click it and select 'Delete' from the menu. You can then press the 'F3' key to continue the search for other instances. Close the editor and reboot.
http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/win98/1076560828
regarding your response
by johnieda - 1/22/09 9:15 PM In reply to: Maybe the following helps? by Marianna Schmudlach
Funny b/c I downloaded from the internet 90% of the same instructions u sent. I was hesitant to do it b/c I didnt know why the instructions were saying to delete SHLDDRV.VXD.......after I do this I shouldnt have to keep hitting the F10 button to get rid of that long message I get when I boot up?
Also, what does backing up the registry do?
Re: SHLDDRV.VXD
by Marianna Schmudlach - 1/22/09 10:37 PM
In reply to: regarding your response by johnieda
You must have deleted a program or "something" which left a "leftover" in the registry.
Better safe than sorry as you go into the registry and that's why you should BACKUP the registry in case "something goes wrong" - with the "backup" you can restore the registry IF something went wrong. IF everything is o.k., then you can delete the "backup".
You also could try this:
Go to:
Start>Run>(type) regedit> navigate to>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VxD\SHLDDRV
Click on SHLDDRV to Highlight it, then go to File (at the top), click on Export, then a window will open, export it to My Documents or any place you know it will not get deleted till you are sure this solves your problem.
Then
Go back to SHLDDRV, Right Click it and Delete, click Yes to confirm, close Regedit and restart your computer.
Is your "problem" now gone?
Finally
by johnieda - 10/18/09 11:50 AM In reply to: Maybe the following helps? by Marianna Schmudlach
Hello - AFter MONTHS of having my old computer in my room with the following message upon boot up: "Can't find a device file needed to run Windows or a Windows application. The windows registry or System.INI file refers to this device file but device no longer exists.
If you deleted this file on purpose, try uninstalling associated application using its uninstall or setup program.
If you want to use application associated with this device file, try reinstalling that application to replace missing file.
SHLDDRV.VXD" I finally followed your first set of instructions, rebooted my computer and it went right to the desktop with no message. Why did I wait so long? Life and not wanting to bother. Thank you. Now even if some soul who wants an old computer wants to take it off my hands they dont have to worry about getting that message...................Any suggestions as to how I can get rid of this computer and the Epson printer that goes with it? (Windows 98)
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