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Error installing MassLynx - unable to install xxxx.dll - WKB8016

Article number: 8016

SYMPTOMS

  • Installing MassLynx from network drive as PC does not have a DVD drive
  • After Java installation the installation fails with error message  "Unable to install MFC42.dll"
  • Cannot register dll manually
  • Cannot proceed with installation

ENVIRONMENT

  • MassLynx
  • Networked PC
  • MassLynx installation software on server

CAUSE

MassLynx installation was not stable when loaded from network drive

FIX or WORKAROUND

  1. Copy the MassLynx software folder / DVD information to a location on the PC
  2. Install the software from the local drive

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

id8016, MLYNX, MLYNXV41, SUPMM

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