DLL file in Windows\system32 folder cannot be found by regsvr32 even though the file is visible in Windows Explorer

I am trying to register a DLL on a Windows 7 ultimate, 64-bit computer (all SPs installed).
The file resides in c:\windows\system32.
The DLL file is clearly visible in Windows Explorer. The file is not hidden. It is not marked Read-Only. All users can access it.
When I run regsvr32 it responds that the file cannot be found. It says to check the path.
The same thing happens when I run from the command prompt if c:\windows\system32.
When I try to open using Dependency Walker, it also cannot find the file.
Does anybody know what's happening here? I feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone.
Thanks.
Murray
M Whipps

Hi,
You could run SFC command to see if you fix any corrupted system file.
If this cannot help, try to replace this file with a known good copy.
For the detailed steps, you could follow the link below:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833?wa=wsignin1.0#method3
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