Error Message When Starting Windows XP

Hello everybody. I was recently having a problem with the Antimalware Doctor virus, but I believe I've gotten that problem sorted out. I updated all of my antispyware programs, ran the scans, etc. Now, I've got myself a new dilemma. I'm getting an error message everytime I start Windows after I shut down or restart my computer. It reads:

Error loading gersp.dll
The specified module could not be found.

I'll be honest and admit that I haven't the slightest clue to what this means. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks to all in advance!

That type of message...is fairly normal after removal of malware which had startup pointers.

Download/install Autoruns...click on Longon tab....either disable/uncheck or delete any item referring to gersp.dll or something similar.

AutoRuns for Windows - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinte...s/bb963902.aspx

Louis

Thank you very much, Louis. I really appreciate it. I rebooted my computer, and the error message was no longer there. Was the error message there because it was "leftover" from the removed malware?

That's my guess...Google provided no hits on that filename, which is typical for some malware items.

Louis

Oh, ok. Interesting. Well, thanks again, Louis. I really appreciated your help.

Easily given, happy computing .

Louis