regsvr32 to unregister dlls... 1

[marquitico]

If I attempt to unregister a dll with regsvr32 and the file has already been trashed by something else (SpyBot, for example), is there any harm done? Will regsvr32 not simply say "no such critter" and exit?

Trying a manual cleanup of a parasite after SpyBot and MacAfee did a partial clean that left orphans all over the computer.

Thank you,

Mark
"marquitico"

 

[htmlman]

regsvr32.exe is a processes belonging to the Windows OS and is used to register dynamic-link libraries and ActiveX controls in the registry. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
To get a new regsvr32 look here

http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-files.shtml?regsvr32

 

[linney]

249873 - Explanation of Regsvr32 Usage and Error Messages

http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...port/kb/articles/q249/8/73.asp&NoWebContent=1

Regsvr32.exe and Dependencies
RegSvr32.exe depends on the Kernel32.dll, User32.dll, and Ole32.dll files (and the Msvcrt.dll and Advapi32.dll files in Windows NT). Regsvr32.exe loads the file you are trying to register or un-register, along with all of its dependencies. The process may be unsuccessful if a required file is missing or damaged.

You can use Depends.exe to determine dependencies for the file you are trying to register or un-register. Depends.exe is included with the Microsoft Windows 98 Resource Kit and the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Resource Kit support tools.

198707 - SMS: Dependency Walker for Win32 (Depends.exe)

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;198707&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

You can if you want use a Registry Cleaner to fix up your registry but only if you are having problems from incorrect entries.