How to Fix Userenv Errors in Windows XP
A "userenv" error may appear on your Windows XP system after upgrading to Internet Explorer 8 and then uninstalling the program. A key that is left in the Windows registry will produce a "userenv" error if Windows XP can't find the userenv.dll file on the system. You can fix this type of error by removing the offending key from the Windows Registry or re-registering the userenv.dll file.
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Instructions
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Remove Registry Key
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Click on the Start menu and then select the "Run" option. Type in "regedit" into the text box and then click the "OK" button. This will open the Windows Registry Editor.
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Click the Edit drop-down and select the "Find" option. Type in "{CF7639F3-ABA2-41DB-97F2-81E2C5DBFC5D}"
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Right-click on the registry key with the "Internet Explorer Machine Accelerators" data name and then select "Delete" from the context menu.
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Click the "X" in the upper right corner of the window to close the Registry Editor.
Re-Register the Userenv.dll File
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Click the Start button and then select the "Run" option. Type in "cmd" into the text box and then click the "OK" button.
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Type "regsvr32 userenv.dll" and then press the "Enter" key. Wait while Windows XP re-registers the file.
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Click the "X" in the upper right corner to close the window.
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Tips & Warnings
If the userenv.dll file is missing from your system, check and see if the file is in the recycle bin.
Scan your system for malware or spyware if you are still receiving the error.
If the file is missing from your system, it will need to be downloaded and then registered to correct the error.
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