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Article ID: 264865 - Last Review: January 27, 2007 - Revision: 3.2

"System File Checker identified that the following file may be corrupted" error message when you use System File Checker after you install Internet Explorer version 5.0 or 5.01

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SYMPTOMS

When you use the scan for altered files feature in System File Checker after you install Internet Explorer version 5.0 or 5.01, you may receive the following error message:
System File Checker identified that the following file may be corrupted.

File: EXTRAC32.EXE
Location: C:\WINDOWS
Also, you may receive one or more error messages that indicate one or more of the following files are damaged:
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Internet Explorer 5.0

  • Advpack.dll
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Internet Explorer 5.01

  • Rnaph.dll
  • Advapi32.dll
  • Wlda32.dll
  • Mscat32.dll
  • Mssip32.dll
  • Mssign32.dll
  • Softpub.dll
  • Cryptui.dll
  • Cryptnet.dll
  • Cryptext.dll
  • Msoss.dll
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CAUSE

This problem can occur if System File Checker does not recognize files that are installed by Internet Explorer version 5.0 or 5.01.
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RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, click Update verification information under What do you want to do?, and then click OK.
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STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
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