component "MSINET.ocx" missing or....

[sam moore]

I get a message when I boot up reading...

IEExplorer

Componet "MSINET.ocx" or one of its dependencies not correctly registered: a file is missing or invalid

I have 98SE, my daughter was downloading Morphus, NAV responded with " malicious file". I stopped download, tried uninstall, but didn't get everything.
I ran Adaware and found 49 registery changes plus some spyware---deleted.
Running System File Checker, found 2 files to be restored.
GLB 1A2B.exe (c:\win\temp) and IPISIGT.dll (c:win). I tried to restore the dll from my 98SE cd, but kept getting a could not find.
Thought about reinstall 98SE over existing, but thought I'd check with Yall first. Everything works OK, but can't stand to see a warning that somethings amiss!
Thanks in advance.

[GaryRouth]

It's a good thing that you couldn't find those two files to restore = they are associated with trojans and spyware (which is why AdAware removed them). MSINET refers to something that is needed for file transfers. Since your spyware is gone, msinet is either missing or orphaned = both of which aren't a problem since the spyware is gone.

You could try a run of RegClean (or if you have Norton's Registry Cleaner, you can use that). RegClean 4.1 was updated to work well with Win98se http://download.com.com/3000-2094-88...ml?tag=lst-0-1

As long as AdAware and Norton with the latest definitions don't find anything, you shouldn't need to do anything more. [. . . and you can always use http://housecall.trendmicro.com (TrendMicro's HouseCall free online scan) as a doublecheck to your Norton]
. . . Gary

[. . . p. s. . . . If the error messages continue even after a Registry cleaning, you can restore the MSINET file from your Win98se installation disk if you wish - just don't restore the other two (GLB1A2B OR IPISIGT) . . . a download of MS's service pack for IE6 would also probably get you a fresh copy of many system files. ]

[sam moore]

Thanks Gary for the info. I downloaded RegClean, but haven't used it yet.
While waiting for a reply, I went to a file ext. site, which sent me to a MicroSoft link which had the Msinet.ocx listed as a file with Office 97. I do have that program. Can I reinstall the program over top the one thats on now, or do I have to uninstall first? Will I lose any work thats in these files and do you think this will solve my problem?
I've never used a registery cleaner before, so not knowing what to expect, I'm a little leary.
Thanks!

[GaryRouth]

The file msinet is used by lots of different programs, it can be built into them, since it's a "control" or a "tool". I think it's sometimes referred to as "Internet Transfer Control". I'd thought it was included in the IE files, but I don't see it in the IE6 list (though a related file, Wininet.dll is).

The file extension it uses seems like it ought to belong to the Active X controls, but I took a quick look & didn't notice on there either - but then I haven't searched much.

I wouldn't worry about running RegClean. I've used it since the Win95 days, and have yet to use the "undo" file. It creates an Undo file list of all the changes it made. A simple double-click on that file undoes all the changes. (It's all in the ReadMe.txt file in the download).

If msinet.ocx is still on your computer, you can direct Norton to scan just that file. If it's OK, but you're still getting the "not registered" message, I believe you can "re-register" it if you have the "Regsvr32" tool on your system. At the C:prompt, you'd type

C:> Regsvr32 C:\Windows\System\msinet.ocx

Otherwise, yes, you could try re-installing Office97, but that seems like a rather large hassle. I'd backup all my Office projects before doing that. I haven't used Office '97 in a while - the newer versions all have fairly painless "repair" options (that check for missing or mis-registered files like this one) = but I can't remember if Office 97 had that feature.

Let us know how it comes out
. . . Gary

[sam moore]

Did not have the Regsvr32 (or couldn't find it). I tried several of the apps in Office 97 , and access wasn't found. When I went to reload 97, I found it did have the repair so I went that route. 97 works fine now, but I still get the error message at start up.
I looked in MSconfig and there was the IEExplorer with the check mark. I unchecked, applied, rebooted, and no more error msg.
Why the extra E in IExplorer. I've never seen it on my PC like that before. The desktop icon still has IE and I have no trouble connecting.
Also I did run the RegClean and didn't have any problems.
Thanks for the help, and I really appreciate this site!

[andyms18a]

Originally posted by sam moore Did I looked in MSconfig and there was the IEExplorer with the check mark. I unchecked, applied, rebooted, and no more error msg. Why the extra E in IExplorer. I've never seen it on my PC like that before.

that was the virus start up file

[GaryRouth]

I'm surprised that it's entry in the Registry wasn't removed by Norton yet. [And thanks andy, for the file information: I'm beginning to think we should hook up a constant connection to your brain so we can all draw on your knowledge instantly ]

sam - you might visit housecall one more time just to make sure that the virus(es) [sic virii] are really gone. If it's just a Registry leftover, I'm also surprised that RegClean didn't remove it for you, either. Once HouseCall and Norton say all is well, if you still see that item in msconfig, you can remove it manually by using regedit [read the Help files first on the details if you haven't used it before], and removing that virus entry from HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

Then you should be finished with it. At last!
. . . Gary

[sam moore]

I used HouseCall to insure no virus. Checked msconfig, IEExplorer was still listed. Went into Regedit to where you said Gary, but no string there. Do I have to reenable it in msconfig to be able to delete in regedit? Is there another string for the msconfig/startup window within regedit?

[GaryRouth]

Here's a list of Win9x keys for startup:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

LM=Local Machine . . . CU=Current User
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It could also load from something like winini with a load= entry.

Probably the easiest way (which I probably should have told you first, rather than guessing) to track it down as exactly as possible is to use your System Information tool in Win98se. From Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/System Information, start the System Information program, then from the tree in the left-hand pane, click on the +sign to expand "Software Environment", then look for a menu "Startup". If you open your view window wide enough, you should see one of the columns marked "called from" = this should show exactly the location the program is attempting to start from.

Let me know if I got any of the menus off a bit, I don't have a Win98 machine here at the lab (it's all Win2000/XP around here).
. . . Gary

[andyms18a]

if you want an easey life try this prog it lists all start up items and you just right click any you dont want and deleat it http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml

gary i wil look in to the brain hook up thing do you know of any software to help us

[sam moore]

Thanks Gary and Andy for all your help. Still couldn't find IEExplorer in registery. Out of couriosity, I went to find files or folders, IEExplorer came up in disabled startup files. I highlighted, clicked delete, and she was gone. I checked MSConfig, and she's gone from there too!

One question though Gary... while in registery, I noticied several strings to programs I have long since deleted. Can I delete them there, or should I purchase a registery cleaner?

[andyms18a]

you shod get a reg cleaner as the strings may still point to shared dill files and saved program files

[mike breck]

I think you can safely delete any strings refering to uninstalled programs. After, I uninstall a program , I use Windows RegEdit to search for any instances in the Registry and then delete them. I haven't had a problem yet.

But then, I like to manually edit the Registry rather than rely on a third-party cleaner.

As always, backup your Registry before manually or or using a third-party program to edit the Registry.

[GaryRouth]

Seems like you can go either way & be OK - both approaches have their merits - it all depends on what you're comfortable with.

I'm surprised that RegClean didn't mop up most of it. For the partially-unintalled programs that you noticed entries for in the Registry, check to see if their program folders are still in \Program Files or in \Windows or just out on the C: drive in their own directory. If so, and you are Sure you don't need anything in there, you can delete that partly-uninstalled program's folder, then run RegClean again. RegClean often will leave links alone if the program folder is still on the drive. (the link is still valid if it points to a file that's still present).

. . . and, you do have backups [ ] ?
. . . Gary