hello, my name is dan, and i am having error's running some programs, i usually get this error The mfc42.dll file is linked to missing export kernel32.dll: DelayedLoadFailureHook Ive Tried Replacing the MFC42.dll, but that didnt work, any help idea's be greatful

Run the first line of that error in Google. You should get some helpful hits. Life is more painless for those who are brainless.

i tried that, and people like to tip toe around the question.. lot of pointless forums. with no advice..

Hello Dr Bling, try here, not had a good look, but you may find your answer here? http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=mfc42.dll+file+is+linked+to+missing+export+kernel32.dll%3A+&btnG=Google+Search&meta= Theres a few entries for your problem. GEP

I don't know the answer either but these type of errors can be a pig to find. I'd say this: 1. I think the error is DelayLoadFailureHook rather than DelayedLoadFailureHook, so if I'm right this might focus your search. 2. Try Go Search on this forum, at top right of this page. 3. Have you done anything recently (such as an install or uninstall) because this might be related to your problem. 4. It could be a registry corruption (ie there is not really a problem with files at all). Try "Restarting" in MS-DOS then typing scanreg /fix (hit Return key). This will rebuild your current registry. Even if the problem remains this procedure is harmless and often helps the machine. 5. Try scanreg /fix first but if the problem happened recently then use scanreg /restore instead instead. Choose a registry dated just before the problem occured. You might need to re-install any programs you have added since. Note that after either of the scanreg options you just type exit (hit Return key) to restart Windows. DerekW

Thx for the help.. but ive been to about ever single link on google with the same search you typed in.. and no luck, i tried to install registry mechanic onto that system and wont finish the install either.. so im not really sure what to do

... a bit more. When you do a Find for mfc42.dll do you find more than one? Sometimes there are different versions necessary for various programs (as well as the one in the one in c:\windows\system). If there is more than one you might be able to relate their locations to the specific programs that are giving problems. What programs cause this error? DerekW