Could not load the DLL xpstar90.dll

I have inherited a sql server 2005 installation (not working) and although i can connect to the server using studion express, as soon a i try to do anything like create a new database i get loads of errors claiming 'Could not load the DLL xpstar90.dll'.

the dll exists and appears to have a reasonable set of security set on it, so i am stumped as to where to go next to disnose the problem.

any suggestions?

regards

TheMightyPuzzled

Hi

I'm new working whith sql server 2005 and I have the same error too.

What do you do to resolve this error whit de xpstart90.dll?

PD: I don't find the xpstart90.dll on the specific folder..

regards.

Cesar...

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i never did fix the problem - i still have a machine with a non-functional sql server! Found another machine on the network for the time being. Something to return to in a quiet time.

regards

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