Re: "Cannot find the file rundll32.exe" problem
From: Steven L Umbach (n9rou_at_nospam-comcast.net)
Date: 06/05/04
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Date: Sat, 05 Jun 2004 02:09:37 GMT
If that did not work, I would also try System File Checker as in sfc /scannow as
perhaps the version in your dllcache is corrupt also. Since you are using SP4, you
should not have any problem doing such. Also run the "set path" command to verify
that your path statement includes c:\winnt\system32 assuming C is your system drive.
If nothing helps out consider doing an inplace upgrade of Windows 2000 which should
preserve your data and applications but require reinstallation of service pack first
and then all critical updates at no more than five at a time which should not be a
big problem if you have hi speed internet connection. --- Steve
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=292175 --- select repair option after
the EULA.
"Dianne" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1873601c44a90$6b8d87c0$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> Thanks Steve ...
> I have done the following:
> The computer had a search trojan that caused a huge
> headache.
> Now fixed after using Hijack, SpyBot and doing complete
> virus check and cleanup.
> But this problem remains.
> I did what you suggested - replaced the rundll32 into the
> cache and copied into the system32 directory ..
> Problem still remains.
> Updated all the windows 2000 with latest service packs and
> patches .. problem still remains
> Anything that needs rundll32 before it executes wont
> work ... but it will work if I explicitly enter the
> command with the right path etc ..
> Sooooo frustrated !!! Many thanks for your suggestions ..
> Dianne
> >-----Original Message-----
> >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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