Solved Shell32 Issue

Cryces

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Hello,

as mentioned in the title, I have an issue with my shell32. I've tried to install a custom shell32 to install a custom black Design and it worked for weeks. However, after the forced reboot today the design was changed back...

So I tried to swap the shell32 again but was a bit careless (I guess..) and cut I from the System32 folder into a backup-folder.

My problem now is that I can't copy it back.. neither the original nor the custom one...

There is also the poblem now that everytime I try to open a program it says something about not having enough RAM to open it because of the missing shell32.dll. So I can't even open the Permissioneditor to try and fix it somehow :/

I obviously haven't tried a reboot because it may crash my system completely.

I hope there a way to somehow solve this issue without reinstalling the whole system.

Also I'm new to this forum so I hope it's the right section for this question.
 

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Since you probably don't have any restore points made you could try running

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

in elevated command prompt & then run sfc /scannow

Post back with results.
 

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Thanks for your reply.

I guess that might sound kinda stupid but I can't actually run the command prompt as an administrator.
If I do the same Error Message as usual appears, indicating that I have insufficient RAM left.

However, it's possible to run it without administrator privileges... but than again, I can't execute the command.
 

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You could restart & free up some ram & risk a total freeze up or you could return it to factory settings.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway
    CPU
    AMD K140 Cores 2 Threads 2 Name AMD K140 Package Socket FT1 BGA Technology 40nm
    Motherboard
    Manufacturer Gateway Model SX2110G (P0)
    Memory
    Type DDR3 Size 8192 MBytes DRAM Frequency 532.3 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    AMD High Definition Audio Device Realtek High Definition Audio USB Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Name 1950W on AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x76
    Screen Resolution
    Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x768 pixels
    Hard Drives
    AMD K140
    Cores 2
    Threads 2
    Name AMD K140
    Package Socket FT1 BGA
    Technology 40nm
    Specification AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon HD Graphics
    Family F
    Extended Family 14
    Model 2
    Extended Model 2
    Stepping 0
    Revision ON-C0
    Instruction
    Browser
    Opera 24.0
    Antivirus
    Avast Internet Security
Just to be sure that RAM is not an issue, how about a screenshot of your Resource Monitor?

Screenshot (49).png
 

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One more comment. I have seen instances where one can be successful by taking ownership of a dll file, then renaming it, and then replacing the file with another; however, I fear that may not work in your case.
Good luck.
 

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Okey, thanks for all your responses.

But to make it clear: I can't actually run anything that didn't run while I cut the dll out of the folder. That includes the taskmanager as well the interface to take ownership over a file...

What I still can access are the explorer and the control panel as well as all the programs still running.

What will happan if I return to factory settings? Will my personal files be affacted?
 

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What will happan if I return to factory settings? Will my personal files be affacted?

They will be gone so try and move them to an external source prior to doing the factory restore.
 

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    Samsung 840 EVO
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    400w
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Mkey..

They will be gone so try and move them to an external source prior to doing the factory restore.

I guess that means there is no way around it.. Stupid me :(

Still thanks for trying.

I will reset the system tomorrow.. If someone has another idea until then, please feel free to share it with me :)
 

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There may be a way around it; however, I just don't know it. A word of advice going forward. If you are going to attempt something like that in the future, consider creating a system image beforehand, so you can get back to where you started gracefully. Good luck.
 

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    8GBs @ 1333 MHz
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    Samsung 840 EVO
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    400w
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    57/11
If you have the Windows 8 install DVD/USB:
  1. Boot it from DVD/USB
  2. on the first screen, hold SHIFT+F10 will give the elevated command prompt.
  3. Type diskpart then List Volume and find out which drive letter is your Windows OS
  4. Copy the file back to the Windows/System32 folder.


EDIT: If you don't have the Windows Install disk. Let us know, we'll find a way to boot it from the USB.
 

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If you have the Windows 8 install DVD/USB:

  1. Boot it from DVD/USB
  2. on the first screen, hold SHIFT+F10 will give the elevated command prompt.
  3. Type diskpart then List Volume and find out which drive letter is your Windows OS
  4. Copy the file back to the Windows/System32 folder.

I can't thank you enough :D worked perfectly!
 

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If you have the Windows 8 install DVD/USB:
  1. Boot it from DVD/USB
  2. on the first screen, hold SHIFT+F10 will give the elevated command prompt.
  3. Type diskpart then List Volume and find out which drive letter is your Windows OS
  4. Copy the file back to the Windows/System32 folder.


EDIT: If you don't have the Windows Install disk. Let us know, we'll find a way to boot it from the USB.

An excellent idea by topguncp! So, the workaround was to do it in an offline mode of sorts; eh? Great job and congratulations to Cryces as well.
 

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Yes :)

And btw. I wasn't able to acces the elevated command prompt by pressing SHIFT + F10. Maybe I did it wrong, though.

However, I could access the Command Prompt from the Recovery Tools on the DVD.
 

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Yes :)

And btw. I wasn't able to acces the elevated command prompt by pressing SHIFT + F10. Maybe I did it wrong, though.

Did you hold down the SHIFT key while pressing the F10 Key ???
I just tried it and here's the screen shot

Edit: BTW, take My2Cents' advice. Create a backup Image before playing around with System Files.

@My2Cents: You can also use the Macrium boot disk, there is a Command Prompt on the taskbar.
 

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Oh.. seems like I did it wrong.
I thought I had to press it while the cd is "booting" and thought I missed after arriving at the setup screen.
 

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Oh.. seems like I did it wrong.
I thought I had to press it while the cd is "booting" and thought I missed after arriving at the setup screen.

OK and thank you for reporting back.
Cheers !!!
 

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    Motherboard
    MSI-Z97
    Memory
    16 GB G-Skill Trident X @2400MHZ
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450
    Sound Card
    X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional Series
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dual HP-W2408
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    256 GB M2 sm951, (2) 500GB 850EVO, 5TB, 2 TB Seagate
    PSU
    Antec 850W
    Case
    Antec 1200
    Cooling
    Danger Den H20
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    35/12mbps
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