Machine is missing rundll32.exe

[ToyFox]

Computer can't find rundll32.exe
Is there a way to get this file off the net.
Does it belong in windows32 folder.

This happened after a virus attack and subsequent cleanup by Norton 360.

 

[BadBigBen]

This happened after a virus attack

I would suggest you do a Repair Install (Inplace Upgrade Install) of XP instead, or even better a totally CLEAN INSTALL...

How to perform an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315341

Ben
"If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer..."
How to ask a question, when posting them to a professional forum.
Only ask questions with yes/no answers if you want "yes" or "no"

 

[edfair]

Do a google search for the missing file and you should be able to find the MS KB article showing where to find it on the install CD so you can copy it onto your system.

Ed Fair
Give the wrong symptoms, get the wrong solutions.

 

[linney]

The SP3 XP PRO details from my machine.

Size 32.5 KB (33,280 bytes)
Location C:\WINDOWS\system32
Created Wednesday, ?4 ?August ?2004, ??10:00:00 PM
Version 5.1.2600.5512

If you feel that your machine is clean then the System File Checker might be able to help you replace Rundll.exe and any other missing or corrupted files.

Try running ChkDsk to check your drive for errors. Right-click your Drive icon/ Properties/ Tools/ Error Checking. Select both boxes.

Run the System File Checker program from the Run Box by typing.....Sfc /Scannow in it and have your XP CD handy.

 

[linney]

Rundll32.exe is what I meant by "replace Rundll.exe and any other missing or corrupted files".

 

[ToyFox]

thanks all