2 things:

#1) I attempted to perform a REPAIR INSTALLATION to try and fix the problem
and NOTHING happened. Everything is exactly the same...the 'CRYPTUI.dll not
found' message comes up, where my desktop doesn't load.

#2) I tried Chas' recommendation...."Start>Run> sfc/scannow"
-Since I cannot log into Windows, I attempted to start in SAFE MODE
-when attempting SAFE MODE, I received the 'CRYPTUI.dll' message
again.
-I also attempted to run SAFE MODE w/COMMAND PROMPT
-the command prompt came up and I typed in 'sfc/scannow' and got
this:

:::Windows File Protection could not initiate a scan of protected
system files.
The specific error code is 0x0000006ba [The RPC server is
unavailable]:::


So, that's where I'm at right now. The above suggestion didn't work, and
the repair install didn't work. I cannot start Windows in SAFE MODE under
Administrator or my personal name.....

I don't want to lose any data either. Any suggestions? I'm not sure what
else I could possibly try.

"Chas" wrote:

>
> "MikeFadd" <MikeFadd@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:BCF2ED89-576D-4A42-BD96-43F90620D389@microsoft.com...
> > I'd also like to add that I don't want to lose any data, software, etc.
> >
> > I was in the process of backing up my files last night...no surprise this
> > bump in the road had to come along!
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Mike
> >
> > "MikeFadd" wrote:
> >
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> I went to startup my computer as usual this morning and I received a
> >> message
> >> that my video card cable was not connected properly, so I turned off my
> >> system and made sure everything was plugged in securely. My computer
> >> started
> >> as normal, then I got this message before Windows XP loaded my desktop...
> >>
> >> -------------------------------------------------
> >> Explorer.exe- unable to locate component
> >> -------------------------------------------------
> >> (x) <---RED X
> >>
> >> This application failed to start because CRYPTUI.dll was not found.
> >> Re-installing the application may fix this problem.
> >> __________________________________________________ __________
> >>
> >> I have Windows XP Pro w/ Service Pack 2
> >>
> >> Any suggestions? Should I just insert my Win XP Install CD and perform a
> >> REPAIR?
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Mike
> >>
>
> Hi
> Try running the following command from Start>Run type in "sfc /scannow"
> without the quotes,
> Have your XP CD handy, it may ask for it
> this should replace critical system files
>
> chas
>
>
>