gdiplus.dll error, DllRegisterServer entry point was not found. This file can not be registered

[jeffbrom]

Hello,
I have a HP Laptop Compaq Presario R3000 running XP sp2.
While trying to install software for my new HP 451color laserjet printer, I could not finish because my computer seems to have a problem with the gdiplus.dll file.  After doing a regsvr32 in the "run" box I get the following window message:  "gdiplus.dll was loaded, but the DllRegisterServer entry point was not found.  This file can not be registered."
This problem MAY have happened in the past while installing some other software or printer,  I don't remember,  but I MAY have gotten frustrated with it and just ignored it and went on without being able to use whatever I was trying to add. (I get so tired things not working the way they are supposed to!!!)

 I  updated to SP3 which did not help.  I'm considering a system recovery. I don't want to lose all my programs, drivers, etc. I did a search and read that a:
"Startup Repair replaces only damaged or missing Windows startup files. In a Windows XP repair install, all Windows files are replaced no matter if they need to be or not. Note: If you're using a restore disc from your computer manufacturer instead of an original Windows Setup disc or download, a Startup Repair or repair install as described in the linked guides above may not be possible."
I don't want to click on the wrong thing and screw this up!! Can someone tell me if such a repair-overwrite of the windows system files is an option with the microsoft windows xp home sp1 operating system disk?
Is there a better way to fix this?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks, Jeff

[-JohnB- · Accepted solution]

jeffbrom, 

While this article does not pertain to the issue you are having it does however have a patch for replacing a bad gdiplus.dll file. Give the patch a whirl (it should replace and register properly) and let me know the results:

http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c00615478

Best of Luck!

[jeffbrom]

JohnB,

That seems to have solved the problem. Thanks much, Greatly appreciated!!!

[-JohnB-]

jeffbrom, 

Very glad to hear it! Let us know if you have any further issues ;), Best of Luck!