Run MAX,message'Initialization of C:\WINNT\System32\nipalu.dll failed. Why?

Question

The problem is that Max will not open correctly, therefore rendering Labview useless as it can not use any of the PCI Cards in the PC.
When MAX is run, the program opens as normal, i.e. it presents the MAX explorer screen. Approximately 2 seconds later it displays the message:
Initialization of the dynamic link library C:\WINNT\System32\nipalu.dll failed.
The process is terminating abnormally.
therefore labview cannot detect any devices or signal names.

Answer 1

I have had the problem fixed after a trip NI
Im putting the fix on this forum incase anybody else is having the same problem, or has it occur in the future.
In short for some reason, Labview has moved the nipalu.dll file from its original place in memory, therefore MAX can not find it to initialize it.
Steps for correction:
1) Download palBase Utility from NI.COM
2) Copy palBase Utility onto the C: Drive on the PC
3) Go to the START menu and select RUN
4) type COMMAND and press Enter
5) In the command prompt type
palBase -b 69000000 -s 45000000
6) When successful message appears, type exit and enter
7) re-boot PC and run MAX - All should work correctly
8) DELETE palBase from C: Drive