You receive the "Error, a required file wkwinuni.dll could not be found" error message if Microsoft Works has been removed from the computer (888948)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Works 6
- Microsoft Works 7.0
- Microsoft Works 8.0
- Microsoft Works Suite 2002
- Microsoft Works Suite 2003
- Microsoft Works Suite 2004
- Microsoft Works Suite 2005
- Microsoft Works Suite 2006
SYMPTOMSWhen you start your computer, you may receive the following
error message: Error, a required file wkwinuni.dll
could not be found. Additionally, you may receive one or more of the
following error messages:
Ms Works caused an Invalid Page
Fault in Module Wkwinuni.dll. MS Word has Encountered an Error
and Needs to Close. Wkssb Caused an Invalid Page
Fault in Module Wkwinuni.dll. CAUSEThis problem may occur if Microsoft Works has been removed
from the computer, but the calendar reminders shortcut is still in the Startup
group. This problem may also occur if the Microsoft Works installation is
damaged or corrupted.RESOLUTIONTo resolve this problem, use one of the following methods. Note Because there are several versions of Microsoft Windows, the
following steps may be different on your computer. If they are, see your
product documentation to complete these steps.
Remove Calendar Reminder shortcuts- Click Start, point to All
Programs, point to Startup, and then right-click
Microsoft Works Calendar Reminders.
- Click Delete.
Replace the WkWinUni.dll
file- Insert the Works Setup CD into your CD drive or DVD drive.
- Open one of the following folders in Microsoft Windows Explorer:
- For Microsoft Works 8.0 and Microsoft Works Suite 2005:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared - For Microsoft Works 7.0 and Microsoft Works Suite 2004
and earlier versions:
C:\Program
Files\MSWorks\Common\MSShared\WkShared
- Delete the WkWinUni.dll file.
- Open the following folder on the Works CD:
CD_Drive:\MSWorks\Common\MSShared\WkShared - Right-click the WkWinUni.dll file, and then
click Copy.
- Open one of the following folders:
- For Microsoft Works 8.0 and Microsoft Works Suite 2005:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Works Shared - For Microsoft Works 7.0 and Microsoft Works Suite 2004
and earlier versions:
C:\Program
Files\MSWorks\Common\MSShared\WkShared
- On the Edit
menu, click Paste.
Reinstall Works- Click Start, click Run,
type appwiz.cpl, and then click OK.
- Locate the version of Works that is installed on your computer, and
then click the entry in the Program list.
- Click Remove, and then follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
- Remove any Works installation files that remain by using the
Windows Installer CleanUp Utility.
For more information about how to use the Windows Installer CleanUp
Utility, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
290301
Description of the Windows
Installer CleanUp Utility
- Start Microsoft Windows in Safe Mode. To do this, follow these steps:
- Restart the computer.
- Press the F8 key. On a computer that is configured to
start multiple operating systems, press F8 when the Startup
menu appears.
- Use the arrow keys to select a Safe Mode option, and
then press ENTER.
- Install your copy of Works from the Works Setup CD.
- Restart the computer.
Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 2/28/2006 |
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Keywords: | kbtshoot kbprb KB888948 kbAudEndUser |
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