Re: rundll error message at start up

Steven wrote:

I am running Windows XP. I think I was hit by a malware. Although
supposedly removed, ever since when I boot up, I get two pop up boxes on
the desktop with the following messages:

RUNDLL
c:\windows\system32\dmnnjdfs.dll
The specified module could not be found.

AND

RUNDLL
c:\windows\system32\wudfbfoo.dll
The specified module could not be found.

I have tried to get rid of it with different freeware and commercial
software security products, to no avail. Any ideas as to how to stop these
pop-ups would be most appreciated.

Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to try to help.

You say the malware was "supposedly removed". Be sure:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

If the computer is really clean, remove the references to those malware
files from Startup:

Start>Run>msconfig [enter]

This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and
find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK
out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll
get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box that says in
effect, "don't bother me about this again".

Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes.
Instead, use Start>Run>services.msc [enter] and do not stop any services
unless you really, really know what you're doing.

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560
The free Autoruns program is very useful for managing your Startup -
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/default.mspx - Autoruns

Malke
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