Error Message:

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Cannot load INETSTP.DLL. Please install from the Microsoft Internet Information Services Setup directory.

Explanation:

The dynamic-link library (DLL) is either missing or corrupted. The Inetstp.dll file should be located in the \\<Systemroot>\Winnt\System32\Inetsvr directory.

User Action:

Verify the DLL is in the \\<Systemroot>\Winnt\System32\Inetsvr directory. If it is, restore it from the distribution disk and retry the operation. If you continue to receive this message, remove Internet Information Services and then reinstall it by using the Internet Information Services Setup program.