gameux.dll error

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Kalevala

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I originally posted this Jan. 7, 2010 but there were zero replies. I admit I'm a glutton for punishment (after all I bought Vista Ultimate x64 :p) so I'm posting it again.

I'm trying to play FreeCell after Vista Ultimate x64 sp2 update and got this message:

C:\Windows\system32\gameux.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or
it contains an error.

Where can I get this gameux.dll that is designed for Windows and has no errors so that FreeCell will work?

Thanks.:D

Here's what I've tried since the original post.
0. the original error producing version (1,927,680 bytes)
1. the shadow copy (1,926,656 bytes) same error
2. an internet download version (1,686,016 bytes) not even the error window
3. a version that was in World of Warcraft folder (1,696,768 bytes) same error
 

My Computer

System One

Hi,

Open Commmand Prompt and type:

"sfc /scannow" and press enter. See if this fixes your issue. If not, extract the correct dll from the Recovery partition or your Windows disk. See here: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/261616-extract-files-vista-installation-dvd.html

Now open the Run dialogue (Winfows key + R) and type:

"regsvr32 gameux.dll"

If it still does not help, open up add or Remove programs and on the left pane click on Add or Remove Windows Components. In the new window, UNCheck Games and click OK, then repeat Checking Games to reinstall all the game components.

Try the other dlls if you wish, and try one that registers successfully.

Sorry for any dodgy English as doing this off iPhone in rush.

Richard
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 420
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 2.50GHz
    Motherboard
    Stock Dell 0TP406
    Memory
    4 gb (DDR2 800) 400MHz
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    ATI Radeon HD 3870 (512 MBytes)
    Sound Card
    Onboard
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    1 x Dell 2007FP and 1 x (old) Sonic flat screen
    Screen Resolution
    1600 x 1200 and 1280 x 1204
    Hard Drives
    1 x 640Gb (SATA 300)
    Western Digital: WDC WD6400AAKS-75A7B0

    1 x 1Tb (SATA 600)
    Western Digital: Caviar Black, SATA 6GB/S, 64Mb cache, 8ms
    Western Digital: WDC WD1002FAEX-00Z3A0 ATA Device
    PSU
    Stock PSU - 375W
    Case
    Dell XPS 420
    Cooling
    Stock Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell Bluetooth
    Mouse
    Advent Optical ADE-WG01 (colour change light up)
    Internet Speed
    120 kb/s
    Other Info
    ASUS USB 3.0 5Gbps/SATA 6Gbps - PCI-Express Combo Controller Card (U3S6)
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