How to Fix Shlwapi.dll

1. Press 'Ctrl + Shift + Esc' to launch the Windows Task Manager.
2. Click 'File' and select 'New Task.'
3. Paste 'control appwiz.cpl' in the field. Press 'Enter.'
4. Scroll through the list of programs to locate 'Windows XP Hotfix -- KB834707.' Click the hotfix and click 'Remove.' Click 'Next' at the prompts to continue the removal process. Click 'Finish' to reboot your system.
5. Click 'Start' and open 'Control Panel.'
6. Open the 'Add/Remove Programs' option. Select 'Windows XP Service Pack 2.' Follow the instructions in Step 4 to remove the service pack.
7. Click 'Start' and select 'Programs.' Open 'Windows Update.'
8. Open the 'Important Updates' link. Reinstall Windows XP SP2. Click 'Next' at the prompts to finish the installation. Allow your system to reboot.