This missing file will not allow me to operate "control panel" any help out there ! I also get a message " retrieval of hot key failed, error code 0x00031402, 0x00000002 Thanks.
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rundll32.exe Is missing
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jarac5
, Mar 03 2009 05:56 PM
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Posted 03 March 2009 - 08:18 PM
What missing file? post the error message in its entirety, please
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Posted 03 March 2009 - 09:39 PM
Message reads : " Windows cannot find 'C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe "
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Posted 03 March 2009 - 10:16 PM
RunDLL32.exe is a legitimate Windows file that executes/loads .dll (Dynamic Link Library) modules which too can be legitimate or sometimes malware related. The Cannot find... error message usually occurs because of a missing or corrupted Rundll32.exe file or can be caused by malware.
There are several ways to fix this:
1. There should have a backup copy of rundll32.exe on your system. Use Windows Explorer and check for a Service Pack install: C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386
Look inside that folder, find rundll32.exe, right-click on it, choose "copy" and paste it into your C:\Windows\system32 folder.
2. You can download a replacement here and place it in the location specified for your operating system.
3. Insert your Windows XP CD disk in the CD ROM drive.
There are several ways to fix this:
1. There should have a backup copy of rundll32.exe on your system. Use Windows Explorer and check for a Service Pack install: C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386
Look inside that folder, find rundll32.exe, right-click on it, choose "copy" and paste it into your C:\Windows\system32 folder.
2. You can download a replacement here and place it in the location specified for your operating system.
3. Insert your Windows XP CD disk in the CD ROM drive.
- Click Start > Run and type: expand X:\i386\rundll32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe
where X is the letter of your CD ROM Drive. - Press OK and restart the computer.
- Insert your Windows XP CD disk in the CD ROM drive.
- Click Start > Run and type: cmd
- Press Enter and type: expand X:\i386\rundll32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe
- Press Enter again, close the command prompt and restart your computer.
Edited by garmanma, 04 March 2009 - 11:34 AM.
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