When I click on the “Recycle Bin” o

[thebatman]

When I click on the “Recycle Bin” or when attempting to access the recycle bin via the Explorer, I get a message box that says:

“Explorer has caused an error in PNIE.DLL. Try restating the computer”

I have restarted the computer several times, but the same thing happens. Anyone know what this is?

 

[topscribe]

You didn't indicate what version of Windows you have, so I will assume it is at least Win 98. It sounds like the PNIE.DLL file just MAY be corrupt. (Not etched in stone--this also could be a memory conflict, which I or another contributor can help you with later, if necessary. However, we would need to know the full errror message in that case).

Try going into Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information. In the "Tools" menu there, select "System File Checker." You can do one of two things there: You can run the File Checker in full to find corrupt files, or you can use the "Extract" feature. It might be a good idea to go ahead and run the full show the first time around. If it didn't detect that file, then you can run the "Extract." When it asks where to find that file, you will direct it to either the C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS folder or to your installation CD in the Win98 folder.

Hope this helps. If you need further explication, just repost it for us.

Make it a nice day! ;-)
Butch

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[whoozhe]

PNIE.DLL is not a Windows file. It was probably placed there by some 3rd party addon that is no longer functioning correctly or a file that is there for another purpose. I have a feeling it may interfere with the windsock file.
Try clicking on the Add/Remove icon in the control panel and hilight the Internet Explorer line and click Add/Remove. At the menu choose repair IE
If this fails uninstall any IE addons and reinstall IE
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