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RUN32DLL.EXE error on startup please help!!
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Sir Newbie
01/01/04
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I have windows 98 and when i start up i get an MS DOS run box and then it says RUN32DLL.EXE is not a valid MS DOS application it may be damaged and then it closes... how can i fix this?
I'm also having trouble with AOL Instant Messenger everytime i open it i get an illegal operation with kernel32.dll or when i send an IM i get a RUN32DLL.EXE error message
ALL HELP IS GREATLY APPRECAITED
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James D. McCracken
hollyjam100@comcast.net
01/18/04
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Hello,
I am running windows 98 and cannot accomplish any control panel functions receiving the run32dll.exe error cannot be found. Any suggestions on re-installing this component? Thank you.
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L
01/18/04
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Do a virus scan, but make sure it is up to date first. Next, to restore run32dll.exe, insert your Windows installation CD-ROM, then go to a command prompt and type expand \i386\rundll32.ex_ %Systemroot%\rundll32.exe to extract the version of the file to your system. After you extract the file, restart your machine.
P.S I put D: drive because that is a default one
Another thing you could do, especially with a possible virus threat to your system files, is after you've updated your virus definitions and scanned your entire system... open a command prompt and type in (without quotes) "sfc /scannow". This will not only repair your run32dll.exe but also any other files that may have been corrupted by any virus or malicious application. Again you'll need your Windows CD handy..
I hope this is right.
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bluesky
03/11/04
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RUN32DLL.EXE error on Restart/shutdown
On rebooting or shut down I receive a massagein stating: Unable to shut down Run32DLL , would you like to end it Now?
I have checked tidme efter time my system with antiviruses online and my own antivirus i.e. Panda as well as Ant-spyware program . The system looks to be clean.
thanks in advance for any assistance
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mikeyb
n/a
03/11/04
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People,
have you run system file checker? (START>RUN>SFC) then press ENTER this detects system files that have been damaged or corrupted?
Post back please
MikeyB
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bluesky
bluesky_sha@hotmail.com
03/11/04
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I did the system file check twice and everyting seems to be intackt.
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mikeyb
n/a
03/11/04
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Thats good Bluesky!
unfortunatly, after doing some research, it may be a virus\trojan
extract from the wintask4 web site:
WinTasks Process Library
run32dll - run32dll.exe - Process Information
Process File: run32dll or run32dll.exe
Process Name: PAL PC Spy
Description: A key recorder and screen capture utility that controls and monitors everything that happens on your computer and online.
Company: RF1 Systems
System Process: No
Security Risk ( Virus/Trojan/Worm/Adware/Spyware ): Yes
Common Errors: N/A
also see here.. text extract from URL:
http://www.genesistems.com/tips/os_tip04.htm
Q. Why do I receive a run32dll.exe error when I open Control Panel in Windows XP or Windows 2000?
A. You might receive such an error if the run32dll.exe file is corrupt or if a virus (e.g., W32/SirCam@MM is present on your machine. To correct the error, begin by ensuring that you have an up-to-date virus checker and perform a full scan of your system. Next, to restore run32dll.exe, insert your XP or Win2K installation CD-ROM, then go to a command prompt and type expand \i386\rundll32.ex_ %Systemroot%\rundll32.exe to extract the version of the file to your system. After you extract the file, restart your machine.
I hope this helps!!
Kind regards
MikeyB
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ZeroBinary
03/13/04
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Hello MikeyB and everyone else, I've a solution to offer which I have already posted here in the forums in regards to the Run32Dll.exe error on Restart/Shutdown. You can find my post in the " Run32dll Problem " section of the forum.
There I offer steps and solutions as to how I resolved the problem that Bluesky is experienceing.
Anti-SpyWare: Adaware 6.0
Anti-Virus: Trend Micro Internet Security
Firewall: Built into Router
OS: WinXP
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