| File Name | Original Version | Updated Version | Location | |-----------|----------------|----------------|----------| | shell32.dll | 6.0.2900.3051 | 6.0.2900.3241 | C:\Windows\System32 | | browseui.dll | 6.0.2900.3051 | 6.0.2900.3241 | C:\Windows\System32 | | shlwapi.dll | 6.0.2900.3051 | 6.0.2900.3241 | C:\Windows\System32 | | comctl32.dll | 5.82.2900.3051 | 5.82.2900.3241 | C:\Windows\System32 |
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WindowsXP-KB917021-v3-x86-ENU.exe /extract:C:\KB917021\source This update overwrote several core Windows system files. Knowing these is essential for troubleshooting or slipstreaming into a Windows XP installation CD (using nLite or similar tools). | File Name | Original Version | Updated