"Cinmst32.dll file cannot start. Check the file to determine the problem" error message (232730)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

This article was previously published under Q232730

SYMPTOMS

After you upgrade to Windows 98 Second Edition on a Dell Dimension XPS-D computer, you may receive the following error message:
Cinmst32.dll file cannot start. Check the file to determine the problem.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if a CineMaster DVD Decoder Playback Card or a Windows Driver Model (WDM) driver is installed.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, use the Microsoft DVD Player tool to play DVD movies. For information about how to use DVD Player, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

188513 DVD Support in Windows 98

To resolve this issue, obtain a driver update from the computer's manufacturer that resolves this issue. For information about obtaining an update, please visit the following Dell Web site: Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

MORE INFORMATION

The driver for the CineMaster DVD Decoder Playback Card may have been replaced with a WDM driver. When you attempt to play a DVD movie using the CineMaster DVD Decoder Playback Card, the Cinmst32.dll file may not be recognized.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:7/18/2005
Keywords:kb3rdparty kberrmsg kbprb KB232730