Help!! SPLWOW64.exe Corrupt File

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   Connie Smithposted 13 years ago

   I keep getting the message SPLWOW64.exe when I try to pull up pictures or documents on MS Office Word and Publisher...maybe more, I do not know.  I have run my Norton 360 virus program, did a chkdsk or whatever to check the disk and ran the defragmenter.  This will not let me print anything. I uninstalled my HP 4440 printer driver and reinstalled.  Nothing is working.  Can someone help?

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   ngurecoposted 13 years ago

   SPLWOW64.exe is a file of Microsoft Windows Operating System. The SPLWOW64.exe file in your system may be damaged.
   
   You may need to download and Install splwow64.exe as shown here.

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      Connie Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      It sounds like it is just what I need, thank you.  However, I am scared to do this...I didn't think the instructions were that clear.  What will happen if I mess it up?  Do I lose everything?

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         ngurecoposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         If anything goes wrong:
         
         1. You can easily run system restore by going to: all programs – accessories - system tools - system restore
         
         2. You can run system repair from your widows installation CD which you should have.

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            Connie Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            I have done a system restore, but I don't think I have a disk.  I'm buying an online storage that includes mirror image, but right now I am in the trial period and do not have the mirror image capabilities yet.  Then I won't be as afraid (as long as I can get booted up to use it, that is).  I hate to spend the money to get it fixed somewhere when I have other things to get, like the online storage, along with my virus protection renewal in just a few days. I also decided to buy my photos and clip art, instead of sorting through CC and at $159, it wasn't cheap. However, I am already extremely happy that I've done it, because I like to work on art projects as well as write. I probably have already gotten my money's worth out of it. 
            
            Thank you so much for your help.  It is greatly appreciated and I hope that I can return the favor somehow in the future.

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