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98 SE to XP Pro SP2 Upgrade error mfc42.dll
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I have 3 computers that were all loaded with the same versions 98 SE and am in the process of upgrading each to XP Pro. ( I need to upgrade vs clean install, I know but I have my reasons ) Each unit is P4 1.6 Intel mobo D850GB all with the latest BIOS. Similar set-ups in each unit. The install went cleanly on 2 of 3 units. The last one ( which has been acting server through a windows network for my business software) will not load XP. Right after you enter the product code and it goes to the web for the updated setup files it comes up with Error cannot copy mfc42.dll with the only option of OK then Error cannot copy migisol.exe , again only option OK then about 2 minutes later a critical error note and code 599FF5CH ( also one time got EFFF5CH ) and then setup cancels. I've searched high and low without success. Some searches said it was a hardware or BIOS problem. I believe I can rule that out. I removed the drive and plugged in into one of the other computers with the same results. All the following but not in order.... I also went to the Windows update page and downloaded and installed all updates ( 98 SE ) I tried reloading the software. I tried renaming mfc42.dll to mfc42.old and got a new copy off the web without success. I removed the entries from the registry ( on a prayer ) still no luck. I ran system file checker, tried selective startup bypassing files, tried various registry repair programs though i didnt get the full registered versions ( I will if I knew it would fix my problem ) I've followed all the instructions in the pre-updated reports that comes on the disk. I really need to upgrade it vs clean install. The software I use for my shop that is installed is licensed but the company is no longer around. If I clean install I lose it then it would only be a trial version and would terminate after 30 days. ANY HELP :cry: would REALLY BE APPRECIATED, THANK YOU!
That troublesome software have a license code that you've lost track of? If that's the hiccup, try downloading and using Belarc Advisor www.belarc.com/download
It's a little utility that gives a report of your system, and part of that report includes license codes for a fair bit of software. Might be helpful, might not, but it's worth a try.
It's a little utility that gives a report of your system, and part of that report includes license codes for a fair bit of software. Might be helpful, might not, but it's worth a try.
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I'll check it out, the software is an Invoicing / repair order generator with all my database on it. The funny part is the need for the Op upgrade is for a new program. Problem is I need my system all set up with the old software working daily while I install and convert over to the new system. Other wise pffft its gone and clean install I'm sure would solve it. I'm kind of playing with the idea of picking up anothe hd and loading the XP on it and slaving this hd and trying to access it from there. If I cant find a solution here. Thanks for the post
Your database exportable in the program you have? That'd eliminate the problem. If you can export it as a comma delimited file or somesuch, and then import the file into the new program there's no problem.
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Did you ever get a solution, Mike?
I am having exactly the same problem upgrading from 98 (not SE) to XP SP3 on a Toshiba Portege laptop which I am upgrading as a notebook.
What is unusual is that these files are in C:\WINDOWS on the hard drive but not on the installation CD!
I am having exactly the same problem upgrading from 98 (not SE) to XP SP3 on a Toshiba Portege laptop which I am upgrading as a notebook.
What is unusual is that these files are in C:\WINDOWS on the hard drive but not on the installation CD!
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Did you ever get a solution, Mike?
I am having exactly the same problem upgrading from 98 (not SE) to XP SP3 on a Toshiba Portege laptop which I am upgrading as a notebook.
What is unusual is that these files are in C:\WINDOWS on the hard drive but not on the installation CD!
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Thanks, Caperjack
The intent with using a XPProSP3 installation, a downloaded version, was to avoid the manual service pack updating.
The suggestion to go back to an XP installation is a good one but until the problem has been properly identified there is no guarantee the same problem simply won't occur then. (It is clearly happening with XPSP2, since that was the original question.)
Do you have any idea what these dll files and the migisol.exe actually do?
What would you think about my attempting a full installation? The laptop has a clean Windows XP Upgrade Advisor report and has nothing on it. It was cleaned out years ago when all the applications being used were transferred to a XPPro desktop. I am upgrading it to use as a notebook - the Toshiba Portege 3110CT was a nice piece of hardware.
Should any of these files prove to be required could they simply be downloaded afterwards? I have a desktop with XPProSP3 and all the dll files can be sourced from there. migisol.exe appears to be a Windows 95/98/2000 app and is not in my desktop XPProSP3 C:\WINDOWS\ anyway.
Your advice would be very much appreciated as I am going nowhere fast!
Regards
Peter
The intent with using a XPProSP3 installation, a downloaded version, was to avoid the manual service pack updating.
The suggestion to go back to an XP installation is a good one but until the problem has been properly identified there is no guarantee the same problem simply won't occur then. (It is clearly happening with XPSP2, since that was the original question.)
Do you have any idea what these dll files and the migisol.exe actually do?
What would you think about my attempting a full installation? The laptop has a clean Windows XP Upgrade Advisor report and has nothing on it. It was cleaned out years ago when all the applications being used were transferred to a XPPro desktop. I am upgrading it to use as a notebook - the Toshiba Portege 3110CT was a nice piece of hardware.
Should any of these files prove to be required could they simply be downloaded afterwards? I have a desktop with XPProSP3 and all the dll files can be sourced from there. migisol.exe appears to be a Windows 95/98/2000 app and is not in my desktop XPProSP3 C:\WINDOWS\ anyway.
Your advice would be very much appreciated as I am going nowhere fast!
Regards
Peter
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I have 3 computers that were all loaded with the same versions 98 SE and am in the process of upgrading each to XP Pro. ( I need to upgrade vs clean install, I know but I have my reasons ) Each unit is P4 1.6 Intel mobo D850GB all with the latest BIOS. Similar set-ups in each unit. The install went cleanly on 2 of 3 units. The last one ( which has been acting server through a windows network for my business software) will not load XP. Right after you enter the product code and it goes to the web for the updated setup files it comes up with Error cannot copy mfc42.dll with the only option of OK then Error cannot copy migisol.exe , again only option OK then about 2 minutes later a critical error note and code 599FF5CH ( also one time got EFFF5CH ) and then setup cancels. I've searched high and low without success. Some searches said it was a hardware or BIOS problem. I believe I can rule that out. I removed the drive and plugged in into one of the other computers with the same results. All the following but not in order.... I also went to the Windows update page and downloaded and installed all updates ( 98 SE ) I tried reloading the software. I tried renaming mfc42.dll to mfc42.old and got a new copy off the web without success. I removed the entries from the registry ( on a prayer ) still no luck. I ran system file checker, tried selective startup bypassing files, tried various registry repair programs though i didnt get the full registered versions ( I will if I knew it would fix my problem ) I've followed all the instructions in the pre-updated reports that comes on the disk. I really need to upgrade it vs clean install. The software I use for my shop that is installed is licensed but the company is no longer around. If I clean install I lose it then it would only be a trial version and would terminate after 30 days. ANY HELP :cry: would REALLY BE APPRECIATED, THANK YOU!
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The software I use for my shop that is installed is licensed but the company is no longer around. If I clean install I lose it then it would only be a trial version and would terminate after 30 days.
Info on mfc42.dll and migisol.exe;
The mfc42.dll library is required for windows to operate. It provides a number of classes and code functions that are used in a wide variety of programs written using the Visual C++ programming language. If mfc42.dll is unavailable, any software that relies on the functions that it provides will crash and/or become unstable.
migisol.exe (Windows NT Migration Helper) is an executable from the software Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System version 5.0.1 by Microsoft Corporation. migisol.exe version 5.0.1 has a file size of 27,408 bytes, and is most commonly found under the directory "dllcache"
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Originally Posted by wannans
Thanks, Caperjack
The intent with using a XPProSP3 installation, a downloaded version, was to avoid the manual service pack updating.
The suggestion to go back to an XP installation is a good one but until the problem has been properly identified there is no guarantee the same problem simply won't occur then. (It is clearly happening with XPSP2, since that was the original question.)
Do you have any idea what these dll files and the migisol.exe actually do?
What would you think about my attempting a full installation? The laptop has a clean Windows XP Upgrade Advisor report and has nothing on it. It was cleaned out years ago when all the applications being used were transferred to a XPPro desktop. I am upgrading it to use as a notebook - the Toshiba Portege 3110CT was a nice piece of hardware.
Should any of these files prove to be required could they simply be downloaded afterwards? I have a desktop with XPProSP3 and all the dll files can be sourced from there. migisol.exe appears to be a Windows 95/98/2000 app and is not in my desktop XPProSP3 C:\WINDOWS\ anyway.
Your advice would be very much appreciated as I am going nowhere fast!
Regards
Peter
Adamsappleone's post above says it better than i ever could as to what the files are for ,thank you
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Thanks, Adamsappleone.
I have discovered a procedure at XP installation for adding "missing" files (drivers, in the case referred to) to the XP upgrade at:
http://209.167.114.38/support/techsu...-TSB001272.htm
My guess that I will be able to use this procedure to "patch in" the mfc42.dll, setupapi.dll and cfgmgr32.dll files a copy of which which I can take from my XPProSP3 desktop. I am assuming they are simply copied into C:\WINDOWS\setup\ along with the other files from D:\I386\
That requires me to connect a floppy disk drive to the laptop which the Toshiba laptop fortunately has. All that is missing is a spare floppy disk to use - they are not that easy to come by these days out here on the edge of civilisation (New Zealand)!
Please note that I have followed all the procedures recommended by Microsoft for "minimising" the system prior to an XP Upgrade (except the manual compatibility check as the references are not longer available - the links in the Microsoft documentation now go to the Microsoft Vista upgrade site!). I have ruthlessly deleted applications and, as mentioned above, have a clean Windows XP Upgrade Advisor report. Even dropped the mouse for the ghastly Toshiba toggle pointing device.
I would appreciate your comments (and best wishes, if appropriate) on what I am suggesting before go ahead and attempt the "patch in" upgrade.
Regards
Peter
PS There are references to this specific problem in support sites across the internet (including Microsoft, Toshiba and the suppliers of the installation CD/downloads) and not one appears to have a definite solution. The problem, i.e. upgrading from a previous Microsoft OS to a newer one with service packs is, I feel, more likely to increase than go away.
I have discovered a procedure at XP installation for adding "missing" files (drivers, in the case referred to) to the XP upgrade at:
http://209.167.114.38/support/techsu...-TSB001272.htm
My guess that I will be able to use this procedure to "patch in" the mfc42.dll, setupapi.dll and cfgmgr32.dll files a copy of which which I can take from my XPProSP3 desktop. I am assuming they are simply copied into C:\WINDOWS\setup\ along with the other files from D:\I386\
That requires me to connect a floppy disk drive to the laptop which the Toshiba laptop fortunately has. All that is missing is a spare floppy disk to use - they are not that easy to come by these days out here on the edge of civilisation (New Zealand)!
Please note that I have followed all the procedures recommended by Microsoft for "minimising" the system prior to an XP Upgrade (except the manual compatibility check as the references are not longer available - the links in the Microsoft documentation now go to the Microsoft Vista upgrade site!). I have ruthlessly deleted applications and, as mentioned above, have a clean Windows XP Upgrade Advisor report. Even dropped the mouse for the ghastly Toshiba toggle pointing device.
I would appreciate your comments (and best wishes, if appropriate) on what I am suggesting before go ahead and attempt the "patch in" upgrade.
Regards
Peter
PS There are references to this specific problem in support sites across the internet (including Microsoft, Toshiba and the suppliers of the installation CD/downloads) and not one appears to have a definite solution. The problem, i.e. upgrading from a previous Microsoft OS to a newer one with service packs is, I feel, more likely to increase than go away.
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