Computer help

[Daytona]

I cannot access desktop items this message appears.

Control Panel
C:\Windows\system32\Rundll32.exe
Application not found

All items in control panel and my computer are getting this message or one similar. Also could not get on internet using internet explorer, using google chrome got me connected.

Help please

[slodave]

Your computer is infected. It's a fun one to remove. I just delt with it earlier this week. Not at home or I'd include the removal links. It's not easy.

[Daytona]

Anyone got a solution?

[rcecale]

Can you get into Windows Explorer (My Computer) and look to see if you you have the missing file there?



Also, what version of Windows are you using?

Randy

[A930Rocket]

So is the "Rundll32.exe" the virus or good file?

I see it every so often on my computer.

[rcecale]

Rundll32.exe is a "good" file.

If you’ve been around Windows for any amount of time, you’ve seen the zillions of *.dll (Dynamic Link Library) files in every application folder, which are used to store common pieces of application logic that can be accessed from multiple applications.

Since there’s no way to directly launch a DLL file, the rundll32.exe application is simply used to launch functionality stored in shared .dll files. This executable is a valid part of Windows, and normally shouldn’t be a threat.

Source: here.

Randy

[slodave]

rundll32.exe not found virus - Google Search

Rundll32.exe application not found?? : Spyware Removal | My Antispyware Forums

[GH85Carrera]

Update your antivirus program after you get it back working.

[Daytona]

Originally Posted by rcecale

Can you get into Windows Explorer (My Computer) and look to see if you you have the missing file there?



Also, what version of Windows are you using?

Randy

Thanks to everyone for the reply and I can open this screen. The rundll will not open though when clicked on. I am running xp pro on a dell latitude D600. So where do i go from here?I also tried to open ccleaner and avg which are already on my computer and get the same message.

[madmmac]

Boot into Safe Mode and try to do a system restore to an earlier good boot prior to infection.

[Daytona]

Thanks to all and especially Wayne. This site is the best. Slodave your second link solved my problem in a matter of a few minutes.

[slodave]

Glad it worked.

[azasadny]

Use Microsoft's Microsoft Security Essentials. It's free and effective. You download it from Microsoft's website.