Locate the .dll or file from youre xp cd,once found,L.click on it,select
"copy"
from L.side sub-menu,copy to windows on C: drive,xp will,or should install it
auto.

"Laurie" wrote:

> with the last few months I have started receiving "Unable to locate component
> MSCTF.dll (errors.). Reinstalling the application may fix this problem".
> This happens on start-up, then immediately I get another error regarding
> ctfmon.exe. I have used this computer for 5 years. MDG was original
> installer of XP. I have been signed up for automatic MS updates. I use Norton
> Security 2008(, but this problem started with McAffee Security in May) , PLUS
> Spybot Search and Destroy, Auglogics registry defrag, CrapCleaner, & Spyware
> Blaster. I am absolutely convinced that this removal of MSCTF.dll was CAUSED
> by MS auto-updates, as I have done nothing different from what I have done
> for the past 5 years. MS Customer Service is giving me nothing but the "call
> your manufacturer, and don't bother us unless you want to pay 59 bucks". MDG
> says I am outside of warrantee. I have checked on the MS websites for
> anything to do with MSCTF.dll and ctfmon.exe, and cannot find anything of
> help. I have tried to reinstall Office, as well. I have tried to find a way
> to re-install MSCTF.dll, with no luck...There are a few other errors occuring
> upon startup of MSN, as well, but I believe they are subsequent to the
> missing MSCTF.dll.
> HELP HELP...does anybody know what's going on????
> Thanks