Re: Missing GDI32.dll*GdiGradientFill, tip of an iceburg?

FINAL RESOLUTION

Thanks all you folks for all the finger tapping.
I eventually copied msimg32.dll into the root folder of the programs
that wouldn't run.
Voila!, back to normal.

I got it from:
KernelEx v0.3.6 formerly Kernel Update Project, Copyright (C)
2006-2008, Xeno86
Original WIN98UPDT0001 by (x) 2005/2006

a prog to allow win XP progs to run in win 98

Thanks again
koonaone wrote:
> Greetings
>
> Pre-script: This is a reject from another forum, I'm hoping you can
> help me.
>
> yours
>
> douglas
>
>
> >> I am running win98se with 64 Mb RAM (I will append more info, below).
>
> I use many drafting/survey/graphics applications.
>
> The other day I downloaded and attempted to install (halfway) a prog
> for XP that didn't support win98. (many work fine)
>
> I aborted, seemingly with no residue.
>
> Later, on trying to open TablePro.exe I recieved the message:
>
> " Error starting program MSIMG32.dll file is linked to missing
> export GDI32.dll*GdiGradientFill "
>
> This happens also with another program: SumatraPDF.exe . Everything
> else seems to work fine. (knock on wood)
>
> Using explorers "find:files" it shows 3 instances:
> C:\windows\system 152Kb 98-05-11 8:01pm
> C:\windows\spool same same same
> C:\windows\system\1 128Kb 98-04-05 12:47pm
>
> That \1 subdir wasn't my doing. wth ???
>
> SO, I'm nervous about messing with stuff thats not broken, 99% of my
> system runs as usual. I tried re-installing Tables Pro to no effect. I
> considered getting into regedit and searching for GDI32.dll but I
> honestly only know a small part of what's needed to mess about in
> there.
>
> Do you think you can help me here, or should I "direct connect"
> transfer all needful files to another machine and re-install?
>
> yours
>
> douglas
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> Report Type Quick Report
> Computer EMACHINE
> ********************
> Generator *****
> Operating System Microsoft
> Windows 98 4.10.1998 (Win98 Retail)
> Date 2009-04-03
> Time 20:58
>
>
> --------
> [ Summary ]-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Computer:
> Operating System Microsoft
> Windows 98
> OS Service Pack -
> DirectX 4.09.00.0904
> (DirectX 9.0c)
> Computer Name EMACHINE
> (***** NetPASS = **)
> User Name ****
>
> Motherboard:
> CPU Type Intel Celeron-
> A, 400 MHz (6 x 67)
> Motherboard Name TriGem Florida
> Motherboard Chipset Intel 82440LX/
> EX
> System Memory 64 MB (SDRAM)
> BIOS Type AMI (07/15/95)
> Communication Port Communications
> Port (COM1)
> Communication Port Printer Port
> (LPT1)
>
> Display:
> Video Adapter RAGE IIC AGP
> (English)
> 3D Accelerator ATI 3D-Rage
> IIC
> Monitor AOC Spectrum
> 9Glr(A)/9Glrs(A) [19" CRT] (94027072)
>
> Multimedia:
> Audio Adapter Cirrus Logic
> CS4614/22/24 CrystalClear SoundFusion Audio Accelerator
>
> Storage:
> IDE Controller Intel 82371AB/
> EB PCI Bus Master IDE Controller
> IDE Controller Primary IDE
> controller (dual fifo)
> IDE Controller Secondary IDE
> controller (dual fifo)
> Floppy Drive GENERIC NEC
> FLOPPY DISK
> Disk Drive GENERIC IDE
> DISK TYPE47
> Disk Drive GENERIC IDE
> DISK TYPE80
> Optical Drive ATAPI CDROM
> SMART Hard Disks Status Unknown
>
> Partitions:
> C: (FAT32) 29307 MB
> (10620 MB free)
>
> Input:
> Keyboard Standard
> 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
> Mouse PS/2
> Compatible Mouse Port
>
> Network:
> Network Adapter PPP Adapter.
> (207.194.36.102)
> Network Adapter Realtek
> RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC (169.254.74.237)
> Modem Generic
> SoftK56 Data,Fax,Voice
> Modem Parallel cable
> on LPT1
> Modem Serial cable
> on COM1
> Modem Serial cable
> on COM3
>
> Peripherals:
> USB1 Controller Intel 82371AB/
> EB PIIX4 - USB Host Controller
> ===============================================
> There is further de-bug info available
> ===============================================
> But this is outside of my expertise.
> Expert: Karl Zick