Re: "Cannot find the file rundll32.exe" problem

From: Steven L Umbach (n9rou_at_nospam-comcast.net)
Date: 06/04/04


Date: Fri, 04 Jun 2004 16:06:02 GMT

The first link below explains the exact problem but is for an XP computer and
indicates that the file may be corrupt or caused by a virus. You could try copying
the same file from your \winnt\system32\dllcache folder to see if that helps or run
System File Checker on your computer as in sfc/ scannow after reading the links below
first and also do a full system virus scan with the latest virus definitions from
your vendors website. -- Steve

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=812340
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;222471
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;814510

"Dianne" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:17fd601c449ec$a116ec00$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> Has anyone found a solution to this error message? The
> file is located (as it should be) in winnt\system32, but
> I'm unable to open (most)files from the Control Panel
> without getting this message (altho I can open them direct
> from their .cpl location).
>
> I'm also receiving error messages when I try to load CD
> programs that "setup unable to update the MSI system
> component" (and I've already tried reinstalling this from
> the MS website) Again, the files are already on the
> system, where they "should" be.
>
> AND I receive error msg "problem with shortcut: failed to
> run" ....
>
> Not sure if all these are related????
>
> Signed,
> FRUSTRATED
> Thks for any answers :-)



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