Question : Fix "GetModuleHandleExW" error on a W2K SP4 Machine

Hello,

this is the first time I come across a problem I can't find on EE. Some Google results will show that some users had same problem with same OS version, but no one seems to have a fix or workaround.

So far all I know is that this problem/error is because some piece of software (made for Windows XP and above) messed up my Windows 2000 Registry entries. I believe it was a CCleaner Update (latest: 2.34)

Error message states :

"The procedure entry point GetModuleHandleExW could not be located in the dynamic link library KERNEL32.dll"

As far as I read, Windows 2000 does not use this entry or procedure. Some software must have add this entry, which is causing a error message to  pop up 5 times every time an application is called to load. (Apps I never had problems before) like Adobe Reader 7...even on system startup (services and startup-programms).

I already tested my PC for Malware, Spyware and Viruses. (MalbitWare and NOD32 Smart Security). Non found.

I have had no HW changes (or driver updates). I am running W2K Sp4 (German), Office 2003, Nod 32, and many more small apps which were there before this error popped up.  

I already uninstalled CCleaner. I have no Reg Backup (I know, I know, plz dont mention it...I learned my lesson).  I am afraid using any free or commercial Registry Cleaner or "fixer" and make things worse.

Any suggestions? (I am not considering installing W2K from scratch)

Thanks !!

Answer : Fix "GetModuleHandleExW" error on a W2K SP4 Machine

In case you need it, here is the link to the Rollup 1 for W2K sp4. Makes updating an install a little easier when it's run from the hard drive.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=B54730CF-8850-4531-B52B-BF28B324C662&displaylang=en