How to replace/rename a .dll file while being used

irishman_abroad · 09-04-2003 03:48PM #1

Is it possible to to replace/rename a .dll file while being used, specifically the wsocks32.dll which has been corrupted by W32/Hybris.gen@MM?

sirlinux · 09-04-2003 04:25PM

what os are you on, with 2k or xp boot to the rescue console of the install cd and do it, with 98 and all boot with a dos disk and replace it. Dont think you can do it when teh system is running, try renaming the file, but i dont think you will be able to do so except using the methods above.

Mr E · 09-04-2003 04:41PM

Try safe mode.

- Dave.

leeroybrown · 09-04-2003 05:03PM

I presume that you're referring to winsock32.dll (not winsocks32.dll).

You certainly shouldn't be able to just write over a .dll while it is in use.

Random google ... looks promising if you're running 98.
http://www.claymania.com/wsock32-extraction.html

Google might throw up more wonderful ideas, but replacing it from a CAB looks about right. (there seems to be self extracting archives to replace it from safe mode (make sure you boot without networking) )

Dun · 09-04-2003 06:44PM

If you are running Windows 98, try renaming the proper version winsock32.new , put it in the appropriate folder, reboot into dos and delete the old one and rename the new one back to .dll.

Thumper Long · 09-04-2003 07:49PM

you mad crazy lunatic ya!

irishman_abroad · 10-04-2003 08:56AM

Thanx Thumper. Its on Win2k, and thanx sirlinux Ill try that today

That worked a treat thanx man

How to replace/rename a .dll file while being used

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