"Batmeter.dll file is linked to missing export setupapi.dll;SetupDiGetDeviceInterfaceDetailA" error message when you start your Windows 98-based computer (232489)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
This article was previously published under Q232489

SYMPTOMS

When you start your Windows 98-based computer, you may receive the following error message:
Batmeter.dll file is linked to missing export setupapi.dll;SetupDiGetDeviceInterfaceDetailA
Also, the Volume control icon on the taskbar may be missing.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, rename all copies of the following files to a .old file extension, extract new copies of these files to the Windows\System folder, and then restart your computer:
  • Batmeter.dll
  • Setupapi.dll
  • Cfgmgr32.dll
To rename a file, right-click it, click Rename, type the new file name, and then press ENTER. For information about extracting files, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

129605 How to Extract Original Compressed Windows Files

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/20/2004
Keywords:kbenv kberrmsg kbprb KB232489
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