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    Help required with BatLogEx.dll

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Harryredknapp, Sep 28, 2010.

  1. Harryredknapp

    Harryredknapp Newbie

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    Dear Forum,

    Could somebody please tell me how to restore this file or advise the best course of action?

    Background:

    Whilst the T43 was on the Windows logon screen and loading up, I (stupidly) disconnected the AC power cord from my TP43 without having a charged battery in it.

    Upon rebooting, Windows would not load and the message 'Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM' appeared.

    With help of a friend, I followed the instructions at How to recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from starting and the system now boots.

    Problem:

    After doing a system restore, the only problem is that now a small box appears on startup with the message 'Error loading C:\PROGRA~1\ThinkPad\UTILIT~1\BatLogEx.dll'.

    A Google search reveals that this file is IBM Thinkpad battery management utility that logs changes in battery conditions such as charging, discharging, etc.

    A search of my hard drive located this file only at: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\BMMPM and C:\IBMTOOLS\DRIVERS\PWRMGR.

    Question:

    How can I resolve this problem?

    Do I correctly assume that this file is useful?

    Thank you in advance for your help.

    Best wishes,

    Harryredknapp

    PS: System is an IBM T43 running Windows XP SP3.
     
    Harryredknapp, Sep 28, 2010
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  2. MidnightSun

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    I would suggest trying to reinstall ThinkVantage Power Manager and perhaps the Power Manager driver - that may fix the missing dll issue.
     
    MidnightSun, Sep 28, 2010
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  3. Harryredknapp

    Harryredknapp Newbie

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    Dear Midnightsun,

    Thank you for the quick response. I have updated the Power Manager and that solved the problem with the BatLogEx.dll.

    However, another problem has arisen. A new 'IBM Active Protection System' is now installed. When the computer is booted, the following message appears:

    "Active protection is not functioning as system detected the abnormal sensor status. To diagnose the sensor device, run PC DOCTOR DOS - HDD Active Protection Test and if it still shows, contact Help and Service for repair."

    When I try and run PC DOCTOR DOS, the programme does not load.

    - Should I reinstall PC DOCTOR DOS to run the Active Protection Test?
    - Could someone kindly provide a link to the latest version for a T43?
    - Or should I disable Active Protection System from loading?
    - If so, how should I do this? :)

    Thanks in advance!

    Harryredknapp
     
    Harryredknapp, Sep 30, 2010
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