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unicows .dll wot the?   Post Reply
  User Icon Johnsy

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12/26/2003 11:22:00 AM


ive downloaded msn 6.1 but when i come to open it a popup appears sayin:

The specified module could not be found

UNICOWS.DLL

wot does it mean and how can i get msn working?
----------------------------------------------
c.johns
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  User Icon snooker

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Newbie (5 Posts)

5/14/2004 9:29:15 PM


[Hi .. I am not sure whether this will help or not but its worth given a try

The information in the article refers to:
Crystal Reports 9


Applies to:

Reported version only
Unicode runtime
Windows 9x/ME



Synopsis

The Crystal Reports (CR) 9 Developer Runtime Help (Runtime.chm) lists 'Unicows.dll' as a dependency file for the Report Designer Component (RDC) and Crystal Print Engine API.

What is 'Unicows.dll' and where can you find it?

Solution

'Unicows.dll' is the Unicode Layer DLL for Windows 9x and ME (Windows NT, 2000, and XP already provide Unicode support).

Unicode is a standard for representing characters as integers. Unicode uses 16 bits rather than the ASCII standard of 7 bits to enable more than 65,000 unique characters to be represented. As a result, languages such as Greek, Chinese, and Japanese are able to be supported.


Complete these steps to download and install 'unicows.dll':

1. Go to the Microsoft Download Center at:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads

2. In the 'Product / Technology' list, click either 'Windows 95', 'Windows 98', or 'Windows ME'.

3. In the 'Keywords' text box, type 'Unicode'.

4. Click the 'Go' button.

5. Click the 'Platform Software Development Kit Redistributable: Microsoft Layer for Unicode on Windows 95, 98, and Me Systems…' hyperlink, and follow the directions to download 'unicows.exe'.

6. When prompted for an installation directory, specify the following directory:

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Crystal Decisions\2.0\bin


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Category:
Development

Subject:
Report Designer Component (RDC)

Topic:
Distribution/Runtime

Keywords:
UNICODE VB TRANSLATION WIN 98

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  User Icon dandan

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Newbie (1 Posts)

6/19/2004 6:36:21 PM


ok... so what if we don't have a folder like :

CRYSTAL DESISIONS

    QUOTE:
    Originally Posted by snooker:
    [Hi .. I am not sure whether this will help or not but its worth given a try

    The information in the article refers to:
    Crystal Reports 9


    Applies to:

    Reported version only
    Unicode runtime
    Windows 9x/ME



    Synopsis

    The Crystal Reports (CR) 9 Developer Runtime Help (Runtime.chm) lists 'Unicows.dll' as a dependency file for the Report Designer Component (RDC) and Crystal Print Engine API.

    What is 'Unicows.dll' and where can you find it?

    Solution

    'Unicows.dll' is the Unicode Layer DLL for Windows 9x and ME (Windows NT, 2000, and XP already provide Unicode support).

    Unicode is a standard for representing characters as integers. Unicode uses 16 bits rather than the ASCII standard of 7 bits to enable more than 65,000 unique characters to be represented. As a result, languages such as Greek, Chinese, and Japanese are able to be supported.


    Complete these steps to download and install 'unicows.dll':

    1. Go to the Microsoft Download Center at:
    http://www.microsoft.com/downloads

    2. In the 'Product / Technology' list, click either 'Windows 95', 'Windows 98', or 'Windows ME'.

    3. In the 'Keywords' text box, type 'Unicode'.

    4. Click the 'Go' button.

    5. Click the 'Platform Software Development Kit Redistributable: Microsoft Layer for Unicode on Windows 95, 98, and Me Systems…' hyperlink, and follow the directions to download 'unicows.exe'.

    6. When prompted for an installation directory, specify the following directory:

    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Crystal Decisions\2.0\bin


    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Category:
    Development

    Subject:
    Report Designer Component (RDC)

    Topic:
    Distribution/Runtime

    Keywords:
    UNICODE VB TRANSLATION WIN 98
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  User Icon rabee_nawash

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Newbie (1 Posts)

9/21/2004 8:53:10 AM



My friend has the same problem and the following solution solve the problem
* A Windows Unicode file is missing from your computer.

To resolve the issue, please follow the below steps:

1. Remove MSN Messenger from your computer, and then reinstall MSN Messenger.

A. In the notification area at the far right of the task bar, right-click the MSN Messenger icon, and then click Exit.
B. Do one of the following depending on your operating system:

Microsoft Windows 98 and Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition

a. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel.
b. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
c. Click the Install/Uninstall tab in the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box.
d. Select MSN Messenger, and then click Add/Remove.
e. If prompted, click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the program, and then click OK.

Microsoft Windows 2000

a. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel.
b. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
c. Click Change or Remove programs, select MSN Messenger, and then click Remove or Change/Remove.
d. Select MSN Messenger, and then click Add/Remove.
e. If prompted, click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the program, and then click OK.

Microsoft Windows XP

a. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
b. Click Add or Remove Programs, and then click Remove a program.
c. Click Change or Remove Programs.
d. From the Currently installed programs list, select MSN Messenger, and then click Remove or Change/Remove.
e. If prompted, click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the program, and then click OK.

C. Download the Microsoft Layer for Unicode. Visithttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=73ba7bd7-ed06-4f0d-80a4-2a7eeaee17e2&DisplayLang=en Click the Download link.

D. Restart your computer.

E. Download and install MSN Messenger. Visithttp://messenger.msn.com Click Download Now.

For additional online help, please visithttp://messenger.msn.com/help

----------------------------------------------
Rabee' Nawash
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  User Icon Wiseowl

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Newbie (1 Posts)

11/4/2004 1:08:23 PM


Thanks Rabee,

I am using XP and your suggestion worked for me.

    QUOTE:
    Originally Posted by rabee_nawash:

    My friend has the same problem and the following solution solve the problem
    * A Windows Unicode file is missing from your computer.

    To resolve the issue, please follow the below steps:

    1. Remove MSN Messenger from your computer, and then reinstall MSN Messenger.

    A. In the notification area at the far right of the task bar, right-click the MSN Messenger icon, and then click Exit.
    B. Do one of the following depending on your operating system:

    Microsoft Windows 98 and Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition

    a. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel.
    b. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
    c. Click the Install/Uninstall tab in the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box.
    d. Select MSN Messenger, and then click Add/Remove.
    e. If prompted, click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the program, and then click OK.

    Microsoft Windows 2000

    a. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel.
    b. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
    c. Click Change or Remove programs, select MSN Messenger, and then click Remove or Change/Remove.
    d. Select MSN Messenger, and then click Add/Remove.
    e. If prompted, click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the program, and then click OK.

    Microsoft Windows XP

    a. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
    b. Click Add or Remove Programs, and then click Remove a program.
    c. Click Change or Remove Programs.
    d. From the Currently installed programs list, select MSN Messenger, and then click Remove or Change/Remove.
    e. If prompted, click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the program, and then click OK.

    C. Download the Microsoft Layer for Unicode. Visithttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=73ba7bd7-ed06-4f0d-80a4-2a7eeaee17e2&DisplayLang=en Click the Download link.

    D. Restart your computer.

    E. Download and install MSN Messenger. Visithttp://messenger.msn.com Click Download Now.

    For additional online help, please visithttp://messenger.msn.com/help


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  User Icon makoi

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Newbie (1 Posts)

12/14/2004 5:12:46 PM


ive tried downloading msn messenger 6.2 but every time I attempt to get into the file an error message comes up that says

A Dynamic Link Libary (DLL) initialization routine failed
UNICOWS.DLL

Iv tried both rabee' nawash and snookers solutions but neither work. Does any one know what to do? Please help me! Ill be eternily grateful...
Ta.
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  User Icon eMeveK

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Newbie (1 Posts)

1/13/2005 1:34:35 PM


    QUOTE:
    Originally Posted by makoi:
    ive tried downloading msn messenger 6.2 but every time I attempt to get into the file an error message comes up that says

    A Dynamic Link Libary (DLL) initialization routine failed
    UNICOWS.DLL

    Iv tried both rabee' nawash and snookers solutions but neither work. Does any one know what to do? Please help me! Ill be eternily grateful...
    Ta.



i`m in the same situation!!!
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  User Icon Worksop1

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Newbie (1 Posts)

2/2/2005 9:44:33 AM


I tried rabee-nawash's solution and it did not work until I did a search for the unicows files that I had downloaded and moved them into the Messenger folder. Then Messenger loaded and started as normal.
My system is Windows XP Home.


    QUOTE:
    Originally Posted by rabee_nawash:

    My friend has the same problem and the following solution solve the problem
    * A Windows Unicode file is missing from your computer.

    To resolve the issue, please follow the below steps:

    1. Remove MSN Messenger from your computer, and then reinstall MSN Messenger.

    A. In the notification area at the far right of the task bar, right-click the MSN Messenger icon, and then click Exit.
    B. Do one of the following depending on your operating system:

    Microsoft Windows 98 and Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition

    a. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel.
    b. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
    c. Click the Install/Uninstall tab in the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box.
    d. Select MSN Messenger, and then click Add/Remove.
    e. If prompted, click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the program, and then click OK.

    Microsoft Windows 2000

    a. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel.
    b. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
    c. Click Change or Remove programs, select MSN Messenger, and then click Remove or Change/Remove.
    d. Select MSN Messenger, and then click Add/Remove.
    e. If prompted, click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the program, and then click OK.

    Microsoft Windows XP

    a. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
    b. Click Add or Remove Programs, and then click Remove a program.
    c. Click Change or Remove Programs.
    d. From the Currently installed programs list, select MSN Messenger, and then click Remove or Change/Remove.
    e. If prompted, click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the program, and then click OK.

    C. Download the Microsoft Layer for Unicode. Visithttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=73ba7bd7-ed06-4f0d-80a4-2a7eeaee17e2&DisplayLang=en Click the Download link.

    D. Restart your computer.

    E. Download and install MSN Messenger. Visithttp://messenger.msn.com Click Download Now.

    For additional online help, please visithttp://messenger.msn.com/help


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  User Icon HelenG

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Newbie (1 Posts)

2/22/2005 8:26:56 AM


Ive had the same problem with the unicows.dll not found message coming up and after searching for it and finding it in an AOL (eurrghh...) folder(???) i moved it to the msn folder. This seems to have cleared the original problem but now msn isnt working quite right. I use version 6.2 (with the plus plugin) and now some of the icons, my display pictures and some of the general layout is upside down.... Not a major problem in that msn is functioning, but rather annoying none the less.
Ive tried reinstalling msn and rebooting, run anitivirus software, spyware and banged my head against the wall a few times, all to no avail. Any nerds out there who can offer me some help ill be eternally greatful. Emoticon
Helen
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  User Icon Steff830

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Newbie (1 Posts)

2/28/2005 5:18:49 PM


Helen -

Me too. I had problems with the Unicows.DLL and all the help information above really worked. Like you though I have all my icons and layouts upside down. I just laughed.
But IF ANYONE KNOWS WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG NOW ......H E L P ! ! ! ! !

SteffEmoticon


    QUOTE:
    Originally Posted by HelenG:
    Ive had the same problem with the unicows.dll not found message coming up and after searching for it and finding it in an AOL (eurrghh...) folder(???) i moved it to the msn folder. This seems to have cleared the original problem but now msn isnt working quite right. I use version 6.2 (with the plus plugin) and now some of the icons, my display pictures and some of the general layout is upside down.... Not a major problem in that msn is functioning, but rather annoying none the less.
    Ive tried reinstalling msn and rebooting, run anitivirus software, spyware and banged my head against the wall a few times, all to no avail. Any nerds out there who can offer me some help ill be eternally greatful. Emoticon
    Helen

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  User Icon vinessaisageek

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Newbie (2 Posts)

3/12/2005 4:54:32 PM


Re: unicows.dll and Messenger screwups.
Note: Make sure your'e unicows file is in the msn folder, and if you don't have unicows.dll , see Rabee's advice for downloading it.


YAY! Problem solved Ladies!!! I had the exact same issue. Unicows.dll wasn't working, I moved it to my msn folder, and sure enough, everything worked but was all screwed up.

I talked to msn tech support and they fixed it totally.
Here is what you need to do:

1. Click start, and run %PROGRAMFILES%\MSN Messenger
2. In the list of files, click right-click MSNMSGR, and then click Properties.
3.In the Properties dialog box, click the Compatibility tab, and then clear the "Run this program in compatibility mode" box.
4.Click OK.
5.then start messenger and let out a big hoorah! Emoticon
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  User Icon vinessaisageek

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Newbie (2 Posts)

3/13/2005 5:04:22 AM


Note: I use windows XP Home

    QUOTE:
    Originally Posted by vinessaisageek:
    Re: unicows.dll and Messenger screwups.
    Note: Make sure your'e unicows file is in the msn folder, and if you don't have unicows.dll , see Rabee's advice for downloading it.


    YAY! Problem solved Ladies!!! I had the exact same issue. Unicows.dll wasn't working, I moved it to my msn folder, and sure enough, everything worked but was all screwed up.

    I talked to msn tech support and they fixed it totally.
    Here is what you need to do:

    1. Click start, and run %PROGRAMFILES%\MSN Messenger
    2. In the list of files, click right-click MSNMSGR, and then click Properties.
    3.In the Properties dialog box, click the Compatibility tab, and then clear the "Run this program in compatibility mode" box.
    4.Click OK.
    5.then start messenger and let out a big hoorah! Emoticon

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  User Icon angelah12004

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Newbie (1 Posts)

3/13/2005 11:55:21 PM


HELP ME!!!! I DID EVERYTHING ON THIS SITE AND IT STILL DONT WORK FOR ME.. MSN WORKS BUT ITS SCREWED UP AND THE COLOR IS MESSED AND THE EMOTIONS AND STUFF ARE UPSIDE DOWN?!?!

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I CAN DO??

AND IF YOU COULD START FROM SCRATCH AND GIVE ME A STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS WOULD BE GREAT!!

THANKS!!

ANGIE
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  User Icon cu_cloud

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Newbie (2 Posts)

4/20/2005 3:55:45 PM


    QUOTE:
    Originally Posted by rabee_nawash:
    Hi

    I've followed all steps you recommended but msm 6.2 won't even start-
    On screan immediatly appears - unicows.dll not be found-



    My friend has the same problem and the following solution solve the problem
    * A Windows Unicode file is missing from your computer.

    To resolve the issue, please follow the below steps:

    1. Remove MSN Messenger from your computer, and then reinstall MSN Messenger.

    A. In the notification area at the far right of the task bar, right-click the MSN Messenger icon, and then click Exit.
    B. Do one of the following depending on your operating system:

    Microsoft Windows 98 and Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition

    a. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel.
    b. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
    c. Click the Install/Uninstall tab in the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box.
    d. Select MSN Messenger, and then click Add/Remove.
    e. If prompted, click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the program, and then click OK.

    Microsoft Windows 2000

    a. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel.
    b. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
    c. Click Change or Remove programs, select MSN Messenger, and then click Remove or Change/Remove.
    d. Select MSN Messenger, and then click Add/Remove.
    e. If prompted, click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the program, and then click OK.

    Microsoft Windows XP

    a. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
    b. Click Add or Remove Programs, and then click Remove a program.
    c. Click Change or Remove Programs.
    d. From the Currently installed programs list, select MSN Messenger, and then click Remove or Change/Remove.
    e. If prompted, click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the program, and then click OK.

    C. Download the Microsoft Layer for Unicode. Visithttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=73ba7bd7-ed06-4f0d-80a4-2a7eeaee17e2&DisplayLang=en Click the Download link.

    D. Restart your computer.

    E. Download and install MSN Messenger. Visithttp://messenger.msn.com Click Download Now.

    For additional online help, please visithttp://messenger.msn.com/help


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  User Icon cu_cloud

Newbie (2 Posts)
Newbie (2 Posts)

4/20/2005 3:59:35 PM


Hi

I did all the the things you wrote
-remove+install msn
dowloaded http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/ThankYou.aspx?familyId=73ba7bd7-ed06-4f0d-80a4-2a7eeaee17e2&displayLang=en

but msn 6.2 won't even start
On screen immediatly appears unicows.dll not found
slts
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  User Icon UPC718

Newbie (1 Posts)
Newbie (1 Posts)

6/3/2005 7:03:20 PM


    QUOTE:
    Originally Posted by snooker:
    [Hi .. I am not sure whether this will help or not but its worth given a try

    The information in the article refers to:
    Crystal Reports 9


    Applies to:

    Reported version only
    Unicode runtime
    Windows 9x/ME



    Synopsis

    The Crystal Reports (CR) 9 Developer Runtime Help (Runtime.chm) lists 'Unicows.dll' as a dependency file for the Report Designer Component (RDC) and Crystal Print Engine API.

    What is 'Unicows.dll' and where can you find it?

    Solution

    'Unicows.dll' is the Unicode Layer DLL for Windows 9x and ME (Windows NT, 2000, and XP already provide Unicode support).

    Unicode is a standard for representing characters as integers. Unicode uses 16 bits rather than the ASCII standard of 7 bits to enable more than 65,000 unique characters to be represented. As a result, languages such as Greek, Chinese, and Japanese are able to be supported.


    Complete these steps to download and install 'unicows.dll':

    1. Go to the Microsoft Download Center at:
    http://www.microsoft.com/downloads

    2. In the 'Product / Technology' list, click either 'Windows 95', 'Windows 98', or 'Windows ME'.

    3. In the 'Keywords' text box, type 'Unicode'.

    4. Click the 'Go' button.

    5. Click the 'Platform Software Development Kit Redistributable: Microsoft Layer for Unicode on Windows 95, 98, and Me Systems…' hyperlink, and follow the directions to download 'unicows.exe'.

    6. When prompted for an installation directory, specify the following directory:

    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Crystal Decisions\2.0\bin


    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Category:
    Development

    Subject:
    Report Designer Component (RDC)

    Topic:
    Distribution/Runtime

    Keywords:
    UNICODE VB TRANSLATION WIN 98


    [/QUOTE]
    After following your directions I get this message > Could not create folder "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Crystal Decisions\2.0\bin"
    Any suggestions?
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  User Icon Aza

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Newbie (1 Posts)

6/10/2005 9:34:37 AM


n e 1 know what 2 do 2 fix me comp
it restarts and turns it self off it dont have a virus i hav got a new processor n motherbord wat shud i doEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonits rely annoyin iv spent £150 on itEmoticonplz helpEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonEmoticon
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  User Icon jsaonline

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9/21/2005 9:08:04 AM


Have you re-installed windows since you got this hardware? Windows made need a full restall after you upgrade it as your old motherboard drivers may not work with your new motherboard...

    QUOTE:
    Originally Posted by Aza:
    n e 1 know what 2 do 2 fix me comp
    it restarts and turns it self off it dont have a virus i hav got a new processor n motherbord wat shud i doEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonits rely annoyin iv spent £150 on itEmoticonplz helpEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonEmoticon

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  User Icon Destiny

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Newbie (2 Posts)

9/27/2005 6:37:49 AM


    QUOTE:
    Originally Posted by cu_cloud:
      QUOTE:
      Originally Posted by rabee_nawash:
      Hi

      I've followed all steps you recommended but msm 6.2 won't even start-
      On screan immediatly appears - unicows.dll not be found-



      My friend has the same problem and the following solution solve the problem
      * A Windows Unicode file is missing from your computer.

      To resolve the issue, please follow the below steps:

      1. Remove MSN Messenger from your computer, and then reinstall MSN Messenger.

      A. In the notification area at the far right of the task bar, right-click the MSN Messenger icon, and then click Exit.
      B. Do one of the following depending on your operating system:

      Microsoft Windows 98 and Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition

      a. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel.
      b. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
      c. Click the Install/Uninstall tab in the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box.
      d. Select MSN Messenger, and then click Add/Remove.
      e. If prompted, click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the program, and then click OK.

      Microsoft Windows 2000

      a. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel.
      b. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
      c. Click Change or Remove programs, select MSN Messenger, and then click Remove or Change/Remove.
      d. Select MSN Messenger, and then click Add/Remove.
      e. If prompted, click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the program, and then click OK.

      Microsoft Windows XP

      a. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
      b. Click Add or Remove Programs, and then click Remove a program.
      c. Click Change or Remove Programs.
      d. From the Currently installed programs list, select MSN Messenger, and then click Remove or Change/Remove.
      e. If prompted, click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the program, and then click OK.

      C. Download the Microsoft Layer for Unicode. Visithttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=73ba7bd7-ed06-4f0d-80a4-2a7eeaee17e2&DisplayLang=en Click the Download link.

      D. Restart your computer.

      E. Download and install MSN Messenger. Visithttp://messenger.msn.com Click Download Now.

      For additional online help, please visithttp://messenger.msn.com/help



    Hi Rabee so you're saying that this unicows.dll is to do with MSN Messenger? I have MSN Messenger version 7.5 and I am unable to sign in/connect to MSN Messenger and now after two weeks of this I now get this unicows.dll code. I will try the above and see what happens.

    Linda
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  User Icon **Lucy**

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Newbie (1 Posts)

10/9/2005 1:57:10 PM


hii!

ive had all the unicows.dll trouble too! and msn is ok now, but i still cant sign in, it comes up with a troubleshoot thing saying that it could be my firewall, but i dont think thats blocking it, and i go to troubleshoot and it says my "gateway is offline" what does this mean? and how do i get it online?

fankkkks!
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  User Icon joarnufi

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Newbie (1 Posts)

12/15/2005 9:40:17 AM


    QUOTE:
    Originally Posted by Johnsy:
    ive downloaded msn 6.1 but when i come to open it a popup appears sayin:

    The specified module could not be found

    UNICOWS.DLL

    wot does it mean and how can i get msn working?

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  User Icon lucasnishimura

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Newbie (1 Posts)

1/9/2006 2:41:33 PM


Did any one solved the upside down problems, i have a friend whos has the same problem...

    QUOTE:
    Originally Posted by joarnufi:
      QUOTE:
      Originally Posted by Johnsy:
      ive downloaded msn 6.1 but when i come to open it a popup appears sayin:

      The specified module could not be found

      UNICOWS.DLL

      wot does it mean and how can i get msn working?



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  User Icon bethany

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Newbie (1 Posts)

1/19/2006 9:48:59 PM


There may be corruptions in your registry. REGEDIT can be dangerous in the wrong hands, so here's what I suggest:

First, remove MSN messenger just like Rabee said.

Go to his suggested link and SAVE that unicows file in your MSNMESSENGER program file (C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger)

Download the latest version of MSN Messenger (I loaded 7.5), and save it to the same program file.

Now - Go to www.zdnet.com, to Downloads.
Under the "Utilities" section, search for a product called "REGVAC". It's free for 30 days and doesn't just fix the first few errors like many other trial products.

Download and install, and run in novice mode, just a click or two...

It will clean up nasty errors and corruptions in your registry

Now run the executable (unicows.exe) to load the unicows.dll file - when your system asks you WHERE - install it right there in the MSN Messenger program file.

Now run the executable to install MSN Messenger - after it installs, it will run it's own repair utility (and see your unicows.dll file)

It worked for me!
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  User Icon C-Roth

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Newbie (1 Posts)

1/22/2006 8:22:12 PM


Ok well i have this problem where it seems my msn is gonna work, the menu screen is all fine and everything and then i go to log in it starts logging in and right when it's about to log in the msn closes all together. I've been trying to get this to work fooorrever and it's fusterating me. I've tried putting that unicows file in my msn folder but that dosen't work!! PLEASEEEE HELP !!!!!!
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  User Icon jlamping

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2/2/2006 4:24:03 PM



    QUOTE:
    Originally Posted by vinessaisageek:
    Note: I use windows XP Home

      QUOTE:
      Originally Posted by vinessaisageek:
      Re: unicows.dll and Messenger screwups.
      Note: Make sure your'e unicows file is in the msn folder, and if you don't have unicows.dll , see Rabee's advice for downloading it.


      YAY! Problem solved Ladies!!! I had the exact same issue. Unicows.dll wasn't working, I moved it to my msn folder, and sure enough, everything worked but was all screwed up.

      I talked to msn tech support and they fixed it totally.
      Here is what you need to do:

      1. Click start, and run %PROGRAMFILES%\MSN Messenger
      2. In the list of files, click right-click MSNMSGR, and then click Properties.
      3.In the Properties dialog box, click the Compatibility tab, and then clear the "Run this program in compatibility mode" box.
      4.Click OK.
      5.then start messenger and let out a big hoorah! Emoticon



This worked for me! Another issue I had was when I downloaded the unicows.dll file I put it into programfiles/messenger. It's supposed to go into programfiles/msn messenger. That got messenger working again and clicking the compatibility tab fixed the upside down icon problem. Thanks alot Emoticon
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  User Icon moses2006

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2/23/2006 7:16:07 AM


    QUOTE:
    Originally Posted by Wiseowl:
    Thanks Rabee,

    I am using XP and your suggestion worked for me.

      QUOTE:
      Originally Posted by rabee_nawash:

      My friend has the same problem and the following solution solve the problem
      * A Windows Unicode file is missing from your computer.

      To resolve the issue, please follow the below steps:

      1. Remove MSN Messenger from your computer, and then reinstall MSN Messenger.

      A. In the notification area at the far right of the task bar, right-click the MSN Messenger icon, and then click Exit.
      B. Do one of the following depending on your operating system:

      Microsoft Windows 98 and Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition

      a. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel.
      b. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
      c. Click the Install/Uninstall tab in the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box.
      d. Select MSN Messenger, and then click Add/Remove.
      e. If prompted, click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the program, and then click OK.

      Microsoft Windows 2000

      a. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel.
      b. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
      c. Click Change or Remove programs, select MSN Messenger, and then click Remove or Change/Remove.
      d. Select MSN Messenger, and then click Add/Remove.
      e. If prompted, click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the program, and then click OK.

      Microsoft Windows XP

      a. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
      b. Click Add or Remove Programs, and then click Remove a program.
      c. Click Change or Remove Programs.
      d. From the Currently installed programs list, select MSN Messenger, and then click Remove or Change/Remove.
      e. If prompted, click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the program, and then click OK.

      C. Download the Microsoft Layer for Unicode. Visithttp://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=73ba7bd7-ed06-4f0d-80a4-2a7eeaee17e2&DisplayLang=en Click the Download link.

      D. Restart your computer.

      E. Download and install MSN Messenger. Visithttp://messenger.msn.com Click Download Now.

      For additional online help, please visithttp://messenger.msn.com/help









help i have dwnloaded the unicows.dll file from the site,but a have to put the file sum where!! where do a put it


plz txt bak



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  User Icon moses2006

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Newbie (2 Posts)

2/23/2006 11:12:40 AM


    QUOTE:
    Originally Posted by Johnsy:
    ive downloaded msn 6.1 but when i come to open it a popup appears sayin:

    The specified module could not be found

    UNICOWS.DLL

    wot does it mean and how can i get msn working?




here mate ur the lucki one i have chose to help,a jus fixed this problem today lol 23.2.06

right here we go... go to start,all programs accesiries system tools then system restore,nd select the earlyest time recorded,preferbly at least a week before the problem started... nd cumin from me it works mine says unicows.dll file is missin,nd not no more!! ahahaha
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  User Icon kkb-dec.13

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Newbie (2 Posts)

3/1/2006 6:37:47 PM


hey its a gurl in grade 10 my name is kristyn
i am having the ecact same problem and i redownloaded it and everything and it doesnt work it still pops up the unicows.dll

have u figured out how to help
do u no how to fix it its really annoying and i wanna talk to my friends
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  User Icon -

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Newbie (2 Posts)

4/17/2006 8:02:51 PM



THANKU SOOOO MUCH JLAMPING!!!! (OR vanessaisageek)
i thought i had lost ms FOREVER!!! HEY KRISTYN LOOK AT JLAMPINGS COMMENT IT WORKS!!!
thanku so much guys!!!

    QUOTE:
    Originally Posted by vinessaisageek:
    Note: I use windows XP Home

      QUOTE:
      Originally Posted by vinessaisageek:
      Re: unicows.dll and Messenger screwups.
      Note: Make sure your'e unicows file is in the msn folder, and if you don't have unicows.dll , see Rabee's advice for downloading it.


      YAY! Problem solved Ladies!!! I had the exact same issue. Unicows.dll wasn't working, I moved it to my msn folder, and sure enough, everything worked but was all screwed up.

      I talked to msn tech support and they fixed it totally.
      Here is what you need to do:

      1. Click start, and run %PROGRAMFILES%\MSN Messenger
      2. In the list of files, click right-click MSNMSGR, and then click Properties.
      3.In the Properties dialog box, click the Compatibility tab, and then clear the "Run this program in compatibility mode" box.
      4.Click OK.
      5.then start messenger and let out a big hoorah! Emoticon



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  User Icon Hawkins

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Newbie (4 Posts)

12/3/2006 2:26:31 AM


Hey this is hawkins and that didn't work so tell me wat to f***in do now im so board

Hawkins
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  User Icon Hawkins

Newbie (4 Posts)
Newbie (4 Posts)

12/3/2006 2:32:33 AM


Thanks for that but it still didn't work
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  User Icon Hawkins

Newbie (4 Posts)
Newbie (4 Posts)

12/3/2006 2:40:23 AM


    QUOTE:
    Originally Posted by jsaonline:
    Have you re-installed windows since you got this hardware? Windows made need a full restall after you upgrade it as your old motherboard drivers may not work with your new motherboard...

      QUOTE:
      Originally Posted by Aza:
      n e 1 know what 2 do 2 fix me comp
      it restarts and turns it self off it dont have a virus i hav got a new processor n motherbord wat shud i doEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonits rely annoyin iv spent £150 on itEmoticonplz helpEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonEmoticonEmoticon



hey all you have to do is get spybot search destroy it fixed my computer.......Hawkins
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  User Icon Hawkins

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Newbie (4 Posts)

12/23/2006 2:04:52 AM


YEAH FINALLY just go to google type ebuddy then click the first 1 u see then u will now be online talking to your m8s
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