Skype Setup

[Keith_Beck]

When I run the Skype setup I receive a Fatal Error that states "Failed to load library 'POWRPROF.dll'. What is this and what can I do to fix it?

[ruwim]

powrprof.dll contains functions for Microsoft Windows Power Management Configuration Tools.

What Windows system are you on? Is Power Management working on your PC?

See also this:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/188213

[Tamim]

Run the SFC /scannow command with ADMIN rights.

a)     Click Start.

b)     In the search box type cmd

c)     Right click and select Run as administrator.

d)     Type SFC /scannow and press ENTER.

Restart your PC.

Now try running Skype.

[Keith_Beck]

I have XP. I don't know what how to check if the Power Management is working?

[Keith_Beck]

No files are found when i search for cmd.

[Tamim]

Try below with admin rights:

a) Press ALT+R to open the RUN command

b) In the Run command type cmd

d) Type the following commands and press ENTER.

regsvr32 powrprof.dll

sfc /scannow

Restart your PC.

Now try running Skype.

[Keith_Beck]

when I run the scan it asks for to insert Windows XP Professional CD-ROM (which I do not have). It says Files that are required for Windows to run properly must be copied to the DLL Cache. Any way to do this without CD?

[Tamim]

Is the regsvr32 powrprof.dll registered successfully? If so, simply restart your computer and re-run Skype.

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Any way to do this without CD?

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Do you have any I386 folder in your hard drive? Assume that you have this folder in C:\ drive.

While running the sfc /scannow command if it prompts for the Windows XP CD for the path of the system files, please provide the following path:

C:\I386

[Keith_Beck]

Options are to Retry, More Info, or cancel. no option to input the C:\I386.

Also, tried rebooting and just checking I'm doing this correctly, I input the regsvr32 powrprof.dll hit enter then enter sfc /scannow in the run command?

[Tamim]

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Keith_Beck wrote:
Options are to Retry, More Info, or cancel. no option to input the C:\I386.

Also, tried rebooting and just checking I'm doing this correctly, I input the regsvr32 powrprof.dll hit enter then enter sfc /scannow in the run command?

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you need to Edit registry entries :

http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html

you may also try Portable Skype

http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/skype_portable