Error Message: "A Required .dll File C:\Windows\System\Imagehlp.dll Was Not Found" When You Try to Start Combat Flight Simulator on a Windows 98-Based Computer (817493)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 3: Battle for Europe, when used with:
    • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

SYMPTOMS

When you try to start Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator 3 on a Microsoft Windows 98-based computer, you may receive an error message similar to the following:
A required .dll file C:\Windows\System\Imagehlp.dll was not found.

CAUSE

This issue may occur when the Imagehlp.dll file is corrupted or damaged.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use the System File Checker utility to extract a new copy of the Imagehlp.dll file. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, and then click Run.
  2. In the Open box, type sfc, and then click OK.
  3. Click Extract one file from installation disk.
  4. In the Specify the system file you would like to restore box, type Imagehlp.dll, and then click Start.
  5. Insert your Windows 98 CD-ROM, and then locate the following path in the Restore From box, where CD-ROM drive is the letter label of your CD-ROM drive.

    CD-ROM drive:\Win98

  6. In the Save File In box, locate C:\Windows\System, and then click OK.
  7. If you are prompted to back up the file, click Yes and then, follow the instructions on the screen to extract the file.

REFERENCES

For additional information about how to use the System File Checker utility, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

129605 How to Extract Original Compressed Windows Files

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/17/2005
Keywords:kbConfig kberrmsg kbprb KB817493
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