Visio2000: Error Message: The Ordinal 6880 Could Not Be Located in the Dynamic Link Library Mfc42.dll

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SYMPTOMS

When you start Microsoft Visio 2000, you may receive the following error message:

Error - The ordinal 6880 could not be located in the dynamic link library mfc42.dll

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CAUSE

This behavior can occur when one of the following is true:

The Mfc42.dll file has been corrupted or deleted.

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There were errors in the Visio installation.

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RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, re-install Microsoft Visio 2000. To do this, follow these steps:

Log on to Microsoft Windows using an administrator account.
Quit all running programs and temporarily turn off any antivirus software.
Insert your Microsoft Visio 2000 CD into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. If the Installer starts automatically, click Exit to quit.
Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the following folder on the CD:
\Install\bin\sp\SPCore
Right-click the Spcore.msi file, and then click Uninstall.
After the file is removed, right-click the Spcore.msi file and then click Install.
If you are prompted to restart the computer, click Yes. If you are not prompted, restart the computer.

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REFERENCES

For additional information, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

257567 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/257567/EN-US/ ) Visio2000: A Device Attached to the System Is Not Functioning

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APPLIES TO

Microsoft Visio 2000 Standard Edition
Microsoft Visio 2000 Professional Edition
Microsoft Visio 2000 Technical Edition
Microsoft Visio 2000 Enterprise Edition

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kberrmsg kbprb KB292913

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This article was written about products for which Microsoft no longer offers support. Therefore, this article is offered "as is" and will no longer be updated.

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