Error 0x80040154 signifies that there is an unregistered .dll file.

Unregister netshell.dll then try registering it again.

Start | Run | Paste this in the box:

regsvr32 /u netshell.dll

Hit your Enter key.

Start | Run | Paste this in the box:

regsvr32 netshell.dll

Hit your Enter key.

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:4AA0A6A5-CAE8-4FB2-BACC-9067AB7F6BDC@microsoft.com,
Christos <Christos@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> My network connection icon disappeared.Network wizzard doesnt work.
> I found a solution in knowledgebase but when i tried the command "regsvr32
> netshell.dll" had the error "dllregisterserver in netshell.dll failed
> return code 0x80040154"
> Help needed.
> i have windows xp