Where can I get a copy of Mapi32.dll [found in Windows\System] that applies to Win98,1st edition? This is to correct an error that prevents outlook from opening [my Outlook is from Office 97 Pro. ed.]Here is my Email if you want to send it me: roarkh1@hotmail.com--if that can even be done--? The MSKNB instr's below fit my case exactly,& were difficult to track down. I found that my system didn't have any incorrect extra mapi32.dll files as explained in the 1st part. The 2nd part then directs you to reinstall the Mapi32.dll--But I don't have the Office 97 disk. ----- I have 3 possibly relevant files: Mapi32.dll is 569K mapi32x.dll is 709K mapistub.dll is 128K I have tried renaming them but this did not solve the problem. ------------ Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - Q166757 "Missing Mapi32.dll:239" Error Message Occurs When You Start Outlook The information in this article applies to: Microsoft Outlook 97 SYMPTOMS When you start Microsoft Outlook 97, you may receive the following error message: Outllib.dll is linked to a missing export Mapi32.dll:239 CAUSE Outlook Setup did not properly update the Mapi32.dll file, or an incorrect version of the Mapi32.dll file is located in a directory other than your default Windows\System directory. RESOLUTION To resolve this issue, 1] search for and rename extra Mapi32.dll files: Quit all running programs. Click Start on the Windows Taskbar. Point to Find, and then click Files or Folders to search for Mapi32.dll files. Rename any Mapi32.dll files that are not located in the default Windows\System directory. To do so: Right-click the file name. Click Rename on the shortcut menu. Close the Find dialog box, and then restart Outlook. 2]If the problem persists, copy a new Mapi32.dll file from your Outlook Setup medium to your default Windows\System directory: Quit all running programs. Click Start on the Windows Taskbar, point to Find, click Files or Folders to search for Mapi32.dll, and then rename the file. Change the Look in box on the Find dialog box to point to your Outlook Setup medium, and then search for the Mapi32.dll file. Copy the Mapi32.dll file to one of the following directories on your computer: Windows\System (if you are running Windows 95) First Published: Apr 10 1997 2:29PM Keywords: kberrmsg kbprb

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Thanks!I think I see what you're getting at,John: extract a new Mapi32.dll from my Win98 CD-- & I will try it.But the MSKNB says to extract Mapi32.dll from the "Outlook media" & I don't have the Office 97 disk;so I don't know if it will work.

Well,I DID extract a new Mapi32.dll from my Win98 CD using System File checker as I believe John was suggesting but Outlook still won't open! Does Anyone have Mapi32.dll from Outlook97?

Yes I have it . Email me for same .

Hallelujah!--the mapi32.dll file you mailed--Version 5.0.1458.49--worked! Well,I’m very grateful to you, John! An interesting learning experience as well. Thanks again!--Roark PS: John mentioned: Another version here: http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-files.shtml?mapi32