The actions listed under the autoplay tab on my removeable drives and cdr
drive have "disappeared." I can select the TYPE of file (music, pictures,
video,etc..) in the drop down but under Actions there is nothing listed in
the box. It is completely blank. I downloaded a program somebody suggested
CleanHandlers- but it won't run and I get an Active X error. I've tried
system restore but apparently the points are all corrupt since I can't
restore to before the problem began occuring. I was having "windows explorer
has experienced an error and must close" errors before I noticed the handler
problem. I don't know if they are related. The problem with windows
explorer was with the ntdl.ll file. I copied new ntdl.ll files into the
appropriate folders after renaming the original ntdll.ll to oldntdl.ll. I've
had no windows explorer errors since that- but then noticed the other problem
and am unsure if they are related. I use compact flash and secure digital
cards frequently and liked that they would automatically open and save me a
few mouse clicks. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

RandyB

this is not a valid file name (ntdl.ll ). so hard to help you there!!

"RandyB" wrote:

> The actions listed under the autoplay tab on my removeable drives and cdr
> drive have "disappeared." I can select the TYPE of file (music, pictures,
> video,etc..) in the drop down but under Actions there is nothing listed in
> the box. It is completely blank. I downloaded a program somebody suggested
> CleanHandlers- but it won't run and I get an Active X error. I've tried
> system restore but apparently the points are all corrupt since I can't
> restore to before the problem began occuring. I was having "windows explorer
> has experienced an error and must close" errors before I noticed the handler
> problem. I don't know if they are related. The problem with windows
> explorer was with the ntdl.ll file. I copied new ntdl.ll files into the
> appropriate folders after renaming the original ntdll.ll to oldntdl.ll. I've
> had no windows explorer errors since that- but then noticed the other problem
> and am unsure if they are related. I use compact flash and secure digital
> cards frequently and liked that they would automatically open and save me a
> few mouse clicks. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
>
> RandyB

Sorry, I mistyped...it's ntdll.ll

"Dixonian69" wrote:

> this is not a valid file name (ntdl.ll ). so hard to help you there!!
>
> "RandyB" wrote:
>
> > The actions listed under the autoplay tab on my removeable drives and cdr
> > drive have "disappeared." I can select the TYPE of file (music, pictures,
> > video,etc..) in the drop down but under Actions there is nothing listed in
> > the box. It is completely blank. I downloaded a program somebody suggested
> > CleanHandlers- but it won't run and I get an Active X error. I've tried
> > system restore but apparently the points are all corrupt since I can't
> > restore to before the problem began occuring. I was having "windows explorer
> > has experienced an error and must close" errors before I noticed the handler
> > problem. I don't know if they are related. The problem with windows
> > explorer was with the ntdl.ll file. I copied new ntdl.ll files into the
> > appropriate folders after renaming the original ntdll.ll to oldntdl.ll. I've
> > had no windows explorer errors since that- but then noticed the other problem
> > and am unsure if they are related. I use compact flash and secure digital
> > cards frequently and liked that they would automatically open and save me a
> > few mouse clicks. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
> >
> > RandyB

Like I said (or typed) most Windows file have 3 letter extensions!! You only
have 2!!

ntdll.xxx
not ntdl.xx

what folder did you find this file in??

maybe you have a virus or malware!!! Have you checked??

"RandyB" wrote:

> Sorry, I mistyped...it's ntdll.ll
>
> "Dixonian69" wrote:
>
> > this is not a valid file name (ntdl.ll ). so hard to help you there!!
> >
> > "RandyB" wrote:
> >
> > > The actions listed under the autoplay tab on my removeable drives and cdr
> > > drive have "disappeared." I can select the TYPE of file (music, pictures,
> > > video,etc..) in the drop down but under Actions there is nothing listed in
> > > the box. It is completely blank. I downloaded a program somebody suggested
> > > CleanHandlers- but it won't run and I get an Active X error. I've tried
> > > system restore but apparently the points are all corrupt since I can't
> > > restore to before the problem began occuring. I was having "windows explorer
> > > has experienced an error and must close" errors before I noticed the handler
> > > problem. I don't know if they are related. The problem with windows
> > > explorer was with the ntdl.ll file. I copied new ntdl.ll files into the
> > > appropriate folders after renaming the original ntdll.ll to oldntdl.ll. I've
> > > had no windows explorer errors since that- but then noticed the other problem
> > > and am unsure if they are related. I use compact flash and secure digital
> > > cards frequently and liked that they would automatically open and save me a
> > > few mouse clicks. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
> > >
> > > RandyB

Maybe you can do some reading here!!
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...=Google+Search

"RandyB" wrote:

> Sorry, I mistyped...it's ntdll.ll
>
> "Dixonian69" wrote:
>
> > this is not a valid file name (ntdl.ll ). so hard to help you there!!
> >
> > "RandyB" wrote:
> >
> > > The actions listed under the autoplay tab on my removeable drives and cdr
> > > drive have "disappeared." I can select the TYPE of file (music, pictures,
> > > video,etc..) in the drop down but under Actions there is nothing listed in
> > > the box. It is completely blank. I downloaded a program somebody suggested
> > > CleanHandlers- but it won't run and I get an Active X error. I've tried
> > > system restore but apparently the points are all corrupt since I can't
> > > restore to before the problem began occuring. I was having "windows explorer
> > > has experienced an error and must close" errors before I noticed the handler
> > > problem. I don't know if they are related. The problem with windows
> > > explorer was with the ntdl.ll file. I copied new ntdl.ll files into the
> > > appropriate folders after renaming the original ntdll.ll to oldntdl.ll. I've
> > > had no windows explorer errors since that- but then noticed the other problem
> > > and am unsure if they are related. I use compact flash and secure digital
> > > cards frequently and liked that they would automatically open and save me a
> > > few mouse clicks. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
> > >
> > > RandyB

I apologize for again mis-typing. I have been researching this issue most of
the evening. Yes, it's ntdll.dll. I am not normally so careless. I have
been to more google sites than I can count- that's where I got the idea to
re-copy the ntdll.dll file file. It apparently fixed the windows explorer
issue. What I am trying to find out now is what happened to the actions that
should be listed under the autoplay tab in properties for each of my drives
that can use autoplay. I am running Webroot's anti-spyware software and
Trend Micro PC-cillin and neither show any trouble with a virus, malware,
spyware, etc... At least they didn't find it. The *.dll file was in the I386
folder and the system32 folder on the C drive. Sorry for the mis-information
and I do appreciate your responses.

RandyB

"Dixonian69" wrote:

> Maybe you can do some reading here!!
> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...=Google+Search
>
> "RandyB" wrote:
>
> > Sorry, I mistyped...it's ntdll.ll
> >
> > "Dixonian69" wrote:
> >
> > > this is not a valid file name (ntdl.ll ). so hard to help you there!!
> > >
> > > "RandyB" wrote:
> > >
> > > > The actions listed under the autoplay tab on my removeable drives and cdr
> > > > drive have "disappeared." I can select the TYPE of file (music, pictures,
> > > > video,etc..) in the drop down but under Actions there is nothing listed in
> > > > the box. It is completely blank. I downloaded a program somebody suggested
> > > > CleanHandlers- but it won't run and I get an Active X error. I've tried
> > > > system restore but apparently the points are all corrupt since I can't
> > > > restore to before the problem began occuring. I was having "windows explorer
> > > > has experienced an error and must close" errors before I noticed the handler
> > > > problem. I don't know if they are related. The problem with windows
> > > > explorer was with the ntdl.ll file. I copied new ntdl.ll files into the
> > > > appropriate folders after renaming the original ntdll.ll to oldntdl.ll. I've
> > > > had no windows explorer errors since that- but then noticed the other problem
> > > > and am unsure if they are related. I use compact flash and secure digital
> > > > cards frequently and liked that they would automatically open and save me a
> > > > few mouse clicks. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
> > > >
> > > > RandyB

I don't know if this applies or not but you can look at it!!

Make sure that the AutoPlay feature is turned on. To do this, follow these
steps.

Warning If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious
problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft
cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry
Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.a. Click Start, and
then click Run.
b. Type regedit, and then click OK.
c. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\CDRom
d. Do one of the following: • If the value for Autorun is 1, go to step 3-e.
• If the value for Autorun is 0, right-click Autorun, and then click Modify.
In the Value data box, type 1, and then click OK.

e. Locate and then click the following subkey:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\Explorer
f. Look at the value of the NoDriveTypeAutoRun entry. A value of 0xb5 turns
off the AutoRun feature for CD-ROMs. To turn on the AutoRun feature,
right-click NoDriveTypeAutoRun, click Modify, type 91 in the Value data box,
select Hexadecimal, and then click OK.
g. Quit Registry Editor.

4. Verify that the Restrict CD-ROM access to locally logged on user only
option is not turned on. a. Click Start, click Run, in the Open box, type
regedit, and then click OK.
b. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
c. In the right pane, under Data, if the value for allocatecdroms is 0, go
to step 5.
d. In the right pane, under Data, if the value for allocatecdroms is 1,
right-click allocatecdroms, and then click Modify.
e. In the Value data box, type 0, and then click OK.
f. Quit Registry Editor.

5. If AutoRun is turned on in the registry, make sure that your CD-ROM
driver is current: a. Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click
Properties.
b. On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager.
c. In Device Manager, expand DVD/CD-ROM drives, and then right-click the
CD-ROM drive that you want to update. Click Update Driver to start the
Hardware Update Wizard, and then follow the instructions that appear on the
screen to install the latest driver for your CD-ROM drive.

6. Test to determine whether the issue is resolved. If the issue is
resolved, do not complete the remaining step. If the issue is not resolved,
go to step 6.
7. Check the Microsoft Hardware Compatibility List to determine whether your
CD-ROM drive is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP. To do this, visit the
following Microsoft Web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/hwdq/hcl/search.asp
(http://www.microsoft.com/hwdq/hcl/search.asp)
If your CD-ROM drive is not compatible with Windows XP, replace the CD-ROM
drive with a compatible model.

MORE INFORMATION
For additional information about a related topic, click the following
article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
314855 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314855/) CD-ROM may not run
automatically in Windows XP
The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by
companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty,
implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these
products.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


"RandyB" wrote:

> Sorry, I mistyped...it's ntdll.ll
>
> "Dixonian69" wrote:
>
> > this is not a valid file name (ntdl.ll ). so hard to help you there!!
> >
> > "RandyB" wrote:
> >
> > > The actions listed under the autoplay tab on my removeable drives and cdr
> > > drive have "disappeared." I can select the TYPE of file (music, pictures,
> > > video,etc..) in the drop down but under Actions there is nothing listed in
> > > the box. It is completely blank. I downloaded a program somebody suggested
> > > CleanHandlers- but it won't run and I get an Active X error. I've tried
> > > system restore but apparently the points are all corrupt since I can't
> > > restore to before the problem began occuring. I was having "windows explorer
> > > has experienced an error and must close" errors before I noticed the handler
> > > problem. I don't know if they are related. The problem with windows
> > > explorer was with the ntdl.ll file. I copied new ntdl.ll files into the
> > > appropriate folders after renaming the original ntdll.ll to oldntdl.ll. I've
> > > had no windows explorer errors since that- but then noticed the other problem
> > > and am unsure if they are related. I use compact flash and secure digital
> > > cards frequently and liked that they would automatically open and save me a
> > > few mouse clicks. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
> > >
> > > RandyB

Are you getting this error?

- - - - -
Run-time error '429':

ActiveX component can't create object
- - - - -

Type in Start, Run:

regsvr32 wshom.ocx

Re-run CleanHandlers, which should fix the Autoplay problem.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com


"RandyB" <RandyB@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A9D11027-A906-44B2-BFB6-189594CAA1FA@microsoft.com...
The actions listed under the autoplay tab on my removeable drives and cdr
drive have "disappeared." I can select the TYPE of file (music, pictures,
video,etc..) in the drop down but under Actions there is nothing listed in
the box. It is completely blank. I downloaded a program somebody suggested
CleanHandlers- but it won't run and I get an Active X error. I've tried
system restore but apparently the points are all corrupt since I can't
restore to before the problem began occuring. I was having "windows
explorer
has experienced an error and must close" errors before I noticed the handler
problem. I don't know if they are related. The problem with windows
explorer was with the ntdl.ll file. I copied new ntdl.ll files into the
appropriate folders after renaming the original ntdll.ll to oldntdl.ll.
I've
had no windows explorer errors since that- but then noticed the other
problem
and am unsure if they are related. I use compact flash and secure digital
cards frequently and liked that they would automatically open and save me a
few mouse clicks. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

RandyB

Ramesh,

That is the error I was getting. I followed your instructions and after
typing in
regsvr32 wshom.ocx I got a message saying DllRegisterServer in wshom.ocx
succeeded. But when I ran clean handlers again I got the same error 429
Active X can't create object message. Any other suggestions would be
appreciated. I've been scouring the Internet looking for a solution. Thanks
again.

RandyB


"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> Are you getting this error?
>
> - - - - -
> Run-time error '429':
>
> ActiveX component can't create object
> - - - - -
>
> Type in Start, Run:
>
> regsvr32 wshom.ocx
>
> Re-run CleanHandlers, which should fix the Autoplay problem.
>
> --
> Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP Shell/User
>
> Windows XP Troubleshooting
> http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "RandyB" <RandyB@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:A9D11027-A906-44B2-BFB6-189594CAA1FA@microsoft.com...
> The actions listed under the autoplay tab on my removeable drives and cdr
> drive have "disappeared." I can select the TYPE of file (music, pictures,
> video,etc..) in the drop down but under Actions there is nothing listed in
> the box. It is completely blank. I downloaded a program somebody suggested
> CleanHandlers- but it won't run and I get an Active X error. I've tried
> system restore but apparently the points are all corrupt since I can't
> restore to before the problem began occuring. I was having "windows
> explorer
> has experienced an error and must close" errors before I noticed the handler
> problem. I don't know if they are related. The problem with windows
> explorer was with the ntdl.ll file. I copied new ntdl.ll files into the
> appropriate folders after renaming the original ntdll.ll to oldntdl.ll.
> I've
> had no windows explorer errors since that- but then noticed the other
> problem
> and am unsure if they are related. I use compact flash and secure digital
> cards frequently and liked that they would automatically open and save me a
> few mouse clicks. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
>
> RandyB
>
>
>

Ramesh,

I did download and run Autofix.exe for repairing problems with autoplay from
the Microsoft site, and it didn't fix anything either. Here is the log from
one of my attempts. I tried 2 different drives, one was a removeable compact
Flash and the other was my CDR drive. Interestingly enough, when I put a
music CD in the CDR drive, a window opens up showing the files on the CD- but
I can't get that to happen on the other drives at all, and it used to go
directly to Media Player.

Heres the text from the test:
utoFix [V5.2.3790.67]
Time [2005-12-31 01:27:37]
Microsoft Windows Version [5.1 (Service Pack 2) <2600>]

Test [The Shell Hardware Detection service is running.] - Instance [N/A]:
Result [AutoStart Setting]: OK
Result [The Shell Hardware Detection service is running.]: OK

Test [Policies] - Instance [H:\, Drive Type: 0]:
Result [HKCU\...\Policies!NoDrives]: OK {Present}
Result [HKCU\...\Policies!NoDriveAutorun]: OK {Present}
Result [HKCU\...\Policies!NoDriveTypeAutorun]: OK {Present}
Result [HKLM\...\Policies!NoDrives]: OK {Absent}
Result [HKLM\...\Policies!NoDriveAutorun]: OK {Absent}
Result [HKLM\...\Policies!NoDriveTypeAutorun]: OK {Absent}
Result [Driver level policies]: OK {
HKLM\...\Services\!Autorun (Absent) <Allows>
HKLM\...\Services\\Parameters!Autorun (Absent) <Allows>
HKLM\System\CCS\Enum\...!AlwaysEnable (Absent) <Not set>
HKLM\System\CCS\Enum\...!AlwaysDisable (Absent) <Not set> }

Test [Drive Notification] - Instance [H:\, Drive Type: 0]:
Result [Legacy Notification]: Problems
Result [AutoPlay V2 Notification]: Problems {
Service (Silent)
Shell (Deaf) }
>> Repair << [Autoplay V2 Event]
Step: No steps to take.
Result: This AutoPlay setting cannot be fixed. Either the device is
malfunctioning, or the wizard cannot determine the problem.

>> Required action: The wizard found problems but cannot fix them -> None

Don't know if this pinpoints anything or not. Thanks.

RandyB


"RandyB" wrote:

> Ramesh,
>
> That is the error I was getting. I followed your instructions and after
> typing in
> regsvr32 wshom.ocx I got a message saying DllRegisterServer in wshom.ocx
> succeeded. But when I ran clean handlers again I got the same error 429
> Active X can't create object message. Any other suggestions would be
> appreciated. I've been scouring the Internet looking for a solution. Thanks
> again.
>
> RandyB
>
>
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
>
> > Are you getting this error?
> >
> > - - - - -
> > Run-time error '429':
> >
> > ActiveX component can't create object
> > - - - - -
> >
> > Type in Start, Run:
> >
> > regsvr32 wshom.ocx
> >
> > Re-run CleanHandlers, which should fix the Autoplay problem.
> >
> > --
> > Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
> > Windows XP Shell/User
> >
> > Windows XP Troubleshooting
> > http://www.winhelponline.com
> >
> >
> > "RandyB" <RandyB@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:A9D11027-A906-44B2-BFB6-189594CAA1FA@microsoft.com...
> > The actions listed under the autoplay tab on my removeable drives and cdr
> > drive have "disappeared." I can select the TYPE of file (music, pictures,
> > video,etc..) in the drop down but under Actions there is nothing listed in
> > the box. It is completely blank. I downloaded a program somebody suggested
> > CleanHandlers- but it won't run and I get an Active X error. I've tried
> > system restore but apparently the points are all corrupt since I can't
> > restore to before the problem began occuring. I was having "windows
> > explorer
> > has experienced an error and must close" errors before I noticed the handler
> > problem. I don't know if they are related. The problem with windows
> > explorer was with the ntdl.ll file. I copied new ntdl.ll files into the
> > appropriate folders after renaming the original ntdll.ll to oldntdl.ll.
> > I've
> > had no windows explorer errors since that- but then noticed the other
> > problem
> > and am unsure if they are related. I use compact flash and secure digital
> > cards frequently and liked that they would automatically open and save me a
> > few mouse clicks. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
> >
> > RandyB
> >
> >
> >