Unexpected Error Following Hyperlink

When you attempt to follow a hyperlink in the products listed at the beginning of this article, you receive the following error message:

This problem occurs when you install Microsoft Visual C++ after you install Office 97. During the installation of Visual C++, the Setup program prompts you to overwrite newer .dll files that were installed by Office 97. When you choose not to overwrite the existing files, the Visual C++ Setup program registers the Hlinkprx.dll file even though it does not install it. This registry entry causes a mismatch between the registration information and the installed file.

To correct this problem, reregister the Hlinkprx.dll file using the following steps:

1. Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar.
2. Click Run.
3. In the Open box, type the following command, and then click OK:
   RegSvr32 Hlinkprx.dll

The Hlinkprx.dll file is now correctly registered.

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.