PI Error Message: Error 1911 - Could Not Register Type Library for File C:\Windows\System\Atl.dll (282857)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Picture It! Photo version 7
- Microsoft Picture It! Photo Premium version 7
- Microsoft Picture It! Digital Image Pro version 7
- Microsoft Picture It! Express 2001
- Microsoft Picture It! Photo 2001
- Microsoft Picture It! Photo Premium 2001
- Microsoft Picture It! Publishing 2001 Gold
- Microsoft Picture It! Publishing 2001 Platinum
- Microsoft Picture It! Publishing 2001 Silver
- Microsoft Greetings 2001
This article was previously published under Q282857 SYMPTOMS When you install any of the programs listed at the
beginning of this article, you may receive the following error message:
Error 1911 - Could not register type library for file
c:\windows\system\atl.dll. CAUSE This behavior can occur if the Atl.dll file is damaged or
absent. Additionally, this behavior can occur if Anti-virus software is running
in the background. RESOLUTION To resolve this issue, rename the Atl.dll file that is
located in the C:\Windows\System folder, and then copy the Atl.dll file from
the Picture It! installation CD-ROM to the C:\Windows\System folder. Follow the
steps below for the Windows operating system you are using. Windows 95/98Rename Atl.dll- Click Start, point to Find, and then click Files or Folders.
- In the Named box, type atl.dll.
- In the Look in box, click My Computer.
- Click Find Now.
- Right-click the file that is found in the list, and then
click Rename.
- Type the new name atl.old and then
press ENTER.
- Close all of the open windows on the desktop.
Copy the Atl.dll File- Insert the Picture It! installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive. Press and hold down the SHIFT key while you insert the CD-ROM so that
the program does not start automatically.
- Click Start, point to Find, and then click Files or Folders.
- In the Named box, type atl.dll.
- In the Look in box, click your CD-ROM drive.
- Click Find Now.
- Right-click the Atl.dll file in the appropriate folder, and
then click Copy. The appropriate folder is:
cdrom:\PIP\System32\Redist\MS\System\Ansi where cdrom is the drive letter of your CD-ROM player. - Right-click Start, and then click Explore.
- In the right pane, under Windows, click System, click the Edit menu, and then click Paste.
- Close any open windows on the desktop.
- Restart your computer.
- Reinstall the program.
Windows Millennium (Me)Warning: Performing the following steps disables the System File
Protection (SFP). The SFP feature in Windows Me make sure that older version
files, or files that Microsoft does not approve, do not replace current files
that are critical to system operation. These steps copy an older version of the
atl.dll file to the Windows Me system folder. After you have performed the
steps, it is critical to re-enable the *StateMgr to regain the SFP function.
For additional information about System File
Protection in Windows Millennium, click the article number below to view the
article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 253571 Description of the System File Protection Feature
Clean Boot into Windows Me with *StateMgr disabled Run the System Configuration Utility (msconfig.exe). To do this,
follow these steps:
- Click Start, click Run. In the Open box, type msconfig, and then click OK.
- Click the General tab. Click Selective startup.
- Click to clear all of the check boxes under Selective startup.Note: Clearing the check mark in front of Load Startup Group
Items will disable the *StateMgr, which lifts the System File
Protection.
- Click OK. When the prompt to restart your computer appears, click Yes.
Rename Atl.dll- Click Start, point to Search, and then click For Files or Folders.
- In the Search for files or folders named
box, type atl.dll.
- In the Look in box, click My Computer.
- Click Search Now.
- Right-click the file that is found in the list, and then
click Rename.
- Type the new name atl.old, and then
press ENTER.
- Close all of the open windows on the desktop.
Copy the Atl.dll File- Insert the Picture It! installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive. Press and hold down the SHIFT key while you insert the CD-ROM so that
the program does not start automatically.
- Click Start, point to Search, and then click For Files or Folders.
- In the Search for files or folders named
box, type atl.dll.
- In the Look in box, click your CD-ROM drive.
- Click Search Now.
- Right-click the Atl.dll file in thE appropriate folder, and
then click Copy. The appropriate folder is:
cdrom:\PIP\System32\Redist\MS\System\Ansi where cdrom is the drive letter of your CD-ROM player. - Right-click Start, and then click Explore.
- In the right pane, under Windows, click System, click the Edit menu, and then click Paste.
- Close any open windows on the desktop.
Restart Your Computer in Normal Mode This step reenables your System File Protection (State Mgr.)
- Click Start, and then click Run. In the Open box, type msconfig, and then click OK.
- Click the General tab. Click Normal startup - load all device drivers and
software.
- Click OK. When the prompt to restart your computer appears, click Yes.
- Reinstall the program.
Restart the Computer by Using a Clean-Boot Procedure Use a clean boot to restart your computer. A clean boot is a way
to create a clean environment. When you start your computer with a clean boot,
Microsoft Windows starts and loads only the basic devices and services.
To restart your computer with a clean boot, follow the steps that
are appropriate to your operating system. Windows XP- Click Start, and then click Run.
- In the Open box, type msconfig, and then click OK.
- Click the General tab, click Selective Startup, and then click to
clear the following check boxes:
- Process System.ini file
- Process Win.ini file
- Load Startup Items
- Click the Services tab, click to select the Hide All Microsoft Services check box, and then click Disable All.
- Click OK, and then click Restart to restart the computer.
NOTE: To restore the computer to use a normal startup, on the General tab in the System Configuration Utility, click Normal
Startup - load all device drivers and services, click OK, and then click Restart to restart the computer. Windows 98- Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Information.
- On the Tools menu, click System Configuration
Utility.
- Click the General tab, click Selective Startup, and then click to
clear the following check boxes:
- Process Config.sys file
- Process Autoexec.bat file
- Process Winstart.bat file (if available)
- Process Win.ini file
- Load Startup group items
- Click OK, and then restart the computer.
NOTE: To restore the computer to use a normal startup,on the General tab in the System Configuration Utility, click Normal Startup, click OK, and then restart the computer. - Try installation again.
If the issue is not resolved,
continue with the following steps.
Repair Internet ExplorerRun the Internet Explorer Repair UtilityNOTE: Because there are several versions of Windows, the following
steps may be different on your computer. If they are, see your product
documentation to complete these steps.
- Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
- Double-click Add or Remove
Programs.
- In the left pane, click Change or Remove
Programs.
- Click Microsoft Internet Explorer, and then click Change or Change/Remove.
- At the prompt, click Repair.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the repair
process.
If the issue is not resolved, or if Microsoft Internet Explorer
is not in the list of programs, continue with the following steps. Upgrade to the Most Recent Version of Internet Explorer- Connect to the Internet.
- Visit the following Microsoft Web site:
- Click the most recent version of Internet Explorer that is
appropriate for your computer.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation process, and then try the installation again.
NOTE: If you have to replace a bad file from the original Internet
Explorer or Windows media, use either the System File Checker (SFC) tool or the
Extract tool to extract the file.
For additional information about the System
File Checker (SFC) tool or the Extract tool , click the article numbers below
to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 185836 Description of the System File Checker Tool (Sfc.exe)
129605 HOW TO: Extract Original Compressed Windows Files
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