Unable to Locate Language DLL

Windows XP Home SP3
Internet Explorer 8
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When I boot my computer, I get the following message:

"Unable to locate Language DLL - \language\english.dll

Tab: OK "

Please let me know how to eliminate this error.

Thank you.

 

Do you have Office 97 installed on that computer? If so, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/302268

 

Thank you for your reply.

No, I do not have Office 97.

I have Microsoft Word.

Thank you.

 

When did this problem start? Did you install any software or make any software updates just prior to this problem starting?

 

The problem started a couple of days ago.

I had no new software installed.

No updates or upgrades.

Thank you.

 

A corrupt english.dll file seems to be your problem. So, the solution seems to be replacing your english.dll file.

You might go to http://dllcity.com/download-free-dll-file-english.html, click the link for Repair/Fix english.dll, and allow that file to execute, meaning install english.dll in your system. I have not used that site so I can't vouch for the validity of anything you might download from it. I checked WOT (Web of Trust); dllcity.com is shown at http://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/www.dllcity.com and seems OK, but they also seem to have very little information about it.

 

I followed your instructions using the link, but did not work.

I still have the same problem.

Thank you.

 

I suggest you run SFC (System File Checker). To do this:

1. Locate your Windows XP installation CD. If you don't have one, you'll need to locate a directory on your system that's named"i386" (without the quotes). This directory may be on a hidden partition on your hard drive.

2. Go to Start, then to Run, and type in "SFC.EXE /SCANNOW" (without the quotes - and with a space between the SFC.EXE and the /SCANNOW). The press Enter.

 

Thank you for your reply.

I did scf /scannow and still have the problem.

Thanks again.