Inetcpl.cpl

i'm using windows internet explorer 8 and whenever i try to delete browsing history, this message appears: "error loading c:\windows\system32\inetcpl.cpl"... can anyone help me with this? thanks.

Run IE Reset:



Then restart Internet Explorer

the same message appears when i try to fix it...

What version of Windows are you running including which Service Pack?
Are you by chance running a Beta or Release candidate of XP SP3 ? (check My Computer Properties)

Also run CCleaner with all browser closed first

One last thing, do a search on Inetcpl.cpl, does it exist in c:\windows\system32 to begin with?

i'm using windows vista with SP1... yes, the file inetcpl.cpl does exist...

>> How to obtain the latest Windows Vista service pack

We have been up to Vista SP2 for some time now

i cant seem to install SP2 in my computer... whenever i try to install it, it says that the install was unsuccessful...

Sometimes strange issues (missing files/cannot update) can be attributed to Virus/Malware activity.
You could run through this guide: UPDATED 8-step Viruses/Spyware/Malware Preliminary Removal Instructions

Or you could try a System Restore, but you should backup first

Or you could backup and then just go for a clean install
Then update to SP2 once completed