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Repairing DLL Errors – The Basics

You have possibly come across this error message at least once while using your personal computer. And if you are one of those people who refuses to install new programs or do not uninstall properly, this error can drive you crazy. The mycardbus.dll error is associated with the Microsoft Outlook Express.

We strongly suggest that you run a quick dll error scan for your PC to check for possible computer errors.

What Is This File?

This is a Dynamic Link Library file used by the Microsoft Outlook Express. It is a process associated with the emailing program. The mycard bus.dll file is used by the mycardools.dll file.

Repairing the Mycard Bus.Dll Error

You have probably seen error messages like the above when you start your Outlook Express. It indicates that the mycard bus.dll file is either missing or corrupt.

We strongly suggest that you run a quick dll error scan for your PC to check for possible computer errors

The Outlook Express mycard bus.dll is missing / corrupt: Outlook Express will not work

Icard BUS Error will occur when the file is not found at all: Outlook Express will not work

Restart your PC: In some cases, the file might be missing; you can try to start Outlook Express by clicking on ‘Start’ > ‘Run’ and type in the ‘ Outlook Express’ > ‘ / Restart’ (reminds you to switch off power) > Then click on ‘Start’ and type in the ‘ Outlook Express’ > ‘ / Restart’.

If the file is still there, go to the Outlook Express installation and delete the file (sent to all mail users). You have to make sure that the Outlook Express program won’t shut down and go on its own at the next time when you switch on the PC.

Open your Web browser and check if the file is there. If it is not in the Add/Remove programs list, copy the mycardbus.dll file from your hard drive to the Outlook Express installation folder. If the file is there, go to the Outlook Express installation and delete the file (s).

If you get an error message that the file is there but it is not in the Add/Remove programs list, delete the mycardbus.dll file. Open Internet Explorer and compare the version number with the one in the Add/Remove Programs list. It should be the same or similar.

If the version number is different, open the Properties utility and click on it. Click on the General tab and click on Troubleshoot. Check both the boxes that are next to Outlook Express and Balanced Mode and then click on the Next button. Click on the Startup tab and you will see the listed processes. Click on the Processes tab and you will see the Outlook Express process. Click on the End Process tab and click on OK.

Delete the Outlook Express file completely from your PC. Open Outlook and delete messages, appointments, contacts, etc.

Additional Tips:

If you are using the Windows XP operating system, click on the Start menu and then go to Run. Type ‘regedit’ (without quotes and as is) in the box and then click on OK. If you are using the Windows Vista operating system, click on the Start menu, go to Run, type ‘regedit’ (without quotes and as is) in the box and then click on OK. Repeat the process for other operating systems as well. Remember to keep hitting the Enter key on the keyboard even after you see the message ‘Registry Editor’. When done, close the Registry Editor window. Search for other Outlook files like emails, histories, etc. and delete them totally.

Check for your USB drive for the presence of the Outlook Express file ‘dbx’. Close all the windows and programs currently running on your computer. You can open the Folder List by clicking on the ‘View’ menu right below the Start menu. Scroll down to the drop-down menu eventually ending up at ‘Typile valid.dotRun’. Highlight the file name of the missing file and select ‘End Process’. Success! You have terminated the Outlook Express process successfully.

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