Post the complete error message which references MFC42u.dll.
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~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE, Security, Shell/User)

81mm wrote:
> In the "old days" if I was missing a utility or file I could just stick
> the Windows installation disc in and re-install the missing file or
> utility.
> However, now with XP Pro the damn thing "seems" to want to re-partition,
> re-format, and wipe all the other programs out..!!
> Lately I have tried to Defrag my laptop and an error appears indicating
> I'm missing MFC42u.dll.
> I keep downloading the file from numerous sites.., but can't get the
> damn
> thing to work again. Plus I'm afraid of that screw'y reinstall
> system...!!!
> Anybody know what I'm talking about..??