Error message, missing SHLWAPI.DLL file

[Leanne]

I know there has been posts about this before (that's how I found the site.)

I was using Windows ME, and got the error after trying to install internet explorer 6.

My question is, if I was to get Windows XP, would the upgrade have the file that is missing, or would I have to buy the full version? I am willing to do either, but I would like to buy the cheaper one if it would work. Also, if I install the full version on XP, will all my files on the computer now be deleted?

[edit]Hmm, maybe this should be in the XP section. [/edit]

Edited June 9, 2005 by Leanne

[tentonine]

I know there has been posts about this before (that's how I found the site.)

I was using Windows ME, and got the error after trying to install internet explorer 6.

My question is, if I was to get Windows XP, would the upgrade have the file that is missing, or would I have to buy the full version?  I am willing to do either, but I would like to buy the cheaper one if it would work.  Also, if I install the full version on XP, will all my files on the computer now be deleted?

[edit]Hmm, maybe this should be in the XP section. [/edit]

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

extract "path to win_14.cab" shlwapi.dll

copy to %windir%\system