PI 2.0: Error Message: "Picattsk_dll Was Unable to Register..." (178236)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Picture It! 2.0
This article was previously published under Q178236

SYMPTOMS

When you run Picture It! Setup you may receive the following error message
PICATTSK_DLL was unable to register itself in the system registry.
followed by
Microsoft Picture It! 2.0 Setup was not completed successfully.
If you are running setup in SAFE mode after you copy the necessary files to your hard disk, you may receive the following error message first, followed by the other two error messages:
Error starting program: The DCIMAN32.DLL file cannot start. Check the file to determine the problem.

CAUSE

This issue may occur if one or more of the following files are the incorrect version, missing, or damaged.
  • Msvfw32.dll
  • Dciman.dll
  • Dciman32.dll

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, replace all three files on the hard disk with the original files extracted from the Microsoft Windows 95 CD or floppy discs. To do so, follow these steps:
  1. Rename any existing copies of Msvfw32.dll, Dciman.dll, or Dciman32.dll, from the \Windows\System folder.

    For more information about how to do this in Windows, see your Windows printed documentation or online Help.
  2. Extract the files as follows:

    Note All files are located in the Win95_08.cab file. All references to drive refer to the drive letter that contains the CD or floppy disc and filename is the name of the file listed. Step d must be repeated for each of the three files.
    1. Insert the Windows 95 disc or CD that contains the Win95_08.cab file in the appropriate drive.

      For floppy disc versions, insert Disc 8. For CD users, the file is located in the drive:\Win95 folder where drive is the letter of your CD-ROM drive.
    2. Click Start, point to Programs, and then click MS-DOS Prompt.
    3. At the MS-DOS prompt, type the following text, and then press ENTER:

      cd \windows\system

    4. Type the following command for your floppy disc or CD:

      Floppy Disc
      Type the following text, and then press ENTER:

      extract drive:\win95_08.cab filename

      CD
      Type the following text, and then press ENTER:

      extract drive:\win95\win95_08.cab filename

    5. After the file is extracted, type the following text at the MS-DOS prompt, and then press ENTER:

      exit

  3. Run Picture It! Setup again.

MORE INFORMATION

If you still receive the error messages, you can correct the problem by reinstalling Windows 95. However, this should be used as a last resort. Reinstalling Windows resets many of your custom setting to the Windows default.

For more information about how to reinstall Windows, see your Windows printed documentation or online Help.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/1/2003
Keywords:kberrmsg KB178236
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