I installed eMule and when I open it it gives me an error: The EMULE.exe file is linked to missing export ADVAPI32.dll:CryptAcquireContextW. I have a hunch that I need IE5 (I have IE4 on it, but I use Firefox 1.5). thanks.

Hmmm - - ok, thanks for sharing. That kind of message frequently occurs when running newer (& not quite compatible) software on older OSes A few seconds on Google indicates you can probably go no higher than eMule 0.45b, as per Lightspeed's page If you get people asking the wrong questions, you don't have to worry about the answers

Here's some info on the 'linked to missing export' message. You may be able to fix it by extracting a copy from your cd. If that doesn't do it try finding a new version. A google search will turn up a download site. This assumes, as jboy mentioned, that you have the minimum software requirements necessary to run emule.

I don't think a different version of the DLL will do Just for fun, I installed the latest eMule on a 95 machine, and received the same "missing export... " message - on that machine, ADVAPI32.DLL is version 4.7.0118 (and IE5.5) Probably simplest to using an earlier eMule version - -from the current eMule FAQ: eMule works with all Windows versions after Windows 95 If you get people asking the wrong questions, you don't have to worry about the answers

I have an old win 98 upgrade cd.If you need it I can send it free of charge.I don't use it anymore and you can't run eMULE.It is in original case with product key.

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According to the link provided, earlier versions of eMule will run on 95 - - but I gather reading isn't one of your strong points Check your glasses (for a start) If you get people asking the wrong questions, you don't have to worry about the answers