Error Message C Windows System32 Rundll32.exe
The How-To Geek Forums Have Migrated to Discourse How-To Geek Forums / Windows 7 (Solved) - c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe (17 posts) Started 6 years ago by Robertyyy Latest reply from Robertyyy Topic Viewed 5909 times Robertyyy Posts: 186 This post has been reported. Hi all, my computer says its missing c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe, i have been told i need to install my Windows 7 again is that true? i have backups on a SanDisk backup but i have never used these sticks before, i have just used disks before. help!! Reports: · Posted 6 years ago Top whs Posts: 17584 This post has been reported. The rundll.exe is important. It performs a similar function as the svchost.exe. You can try to fix it by running SFC /SCANNOW in an elevated command prompt. If that does not work, make a Repair Install ( http://www.sevenforums.com/tut.....stall.html ). Reports: · Posted 6 years ago Top Robertyyy Posts: 186 This post has been reported. Hi whs, I have tried SVC /SCANNOW in an elevated command prompt, but it says, windows resource protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them. I will try your second option, thanks. Reports: · Posted 6 years ago Top LH Posts: 20002 This post has been reported. Shutdown the computer, wait 10 seconds, bootup in Safe Mode, and try again, sfc /scannow Reports: · Posted 6 years ago Top Robertyyy Posts: 186 This post has been reported. It done the exactly same thing LH, but i was unable to start my computer in safe mode, i have gone to the administrator tools then the diagnostic startup, and i could not get through to the internet, so i had to start it again in the normal startup, normally you just press the F8 to run it in safe mode, but i was not allowed to do that, what should i do know? thank you. Reports: · Posted 6 years ago Top ispalten Posts: 6259 This post has been reported. A few questions please : 1) What gave you the error message? 2) Who told you you have to re-install Windows? 3) Do you have the file c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe? (open a COMMAND PROMPT and issue DIR RUNDLL32.EXE /S to see if you do and where). 4) What type of backup do you have on the 'sticks' and how big is it? 5) What program was used to create the backup and how much did you back up? Usually this is caused by a virus, av.exe, do you have it still running (open Task Manager and look at proc
find C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe” error message. This error is common after virus infections and may appear at startup or if you try to open items in the Control Panel. I saw this error recently on a customer’s computer and though I’d share how to fix it – it can affect XP, Vista and Windows 7 computers.Cause - The actual text of the error message varies slightly by Windows version but they all point to the same error – the rundll32.exe file is missing (or corrupted). This is an important Windows system file - it should always be located in the Windows\System32 folder.Why Is It Not Found? In most cases, the reason for its disappearance is that the file became infected by malware (e.g. a virus). If your antivirus software http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/cwindowssystem32rundll32exe-1 or malware cleanup was unable to ‘clean’ the infected file, the file would have been quarantined or deleted – good for removing the virus but bad for leaving you without an important system file.Solution - replace the missing rundll32.exe with a new version. There are several ways to do this depending on your system and level of experience.1. Copy the file from a backup - Windows may have previously stored a backup of the file in one of the following http://techlogon.com/2012/07/13/how-to-fix-windows-cannot-find-the-rundll32-exe-file-error/ locations:XP – Windows\System32\Dllcache Vista/Windows 7 – one of the subfolders within Windows\WinsxsThese directories include a backup of many system files which can be used to replace those which are corrupted or missing. [In Vista/7 you will need to search the Winsxs subfolders (including hidden and system files) to find the backup rundll32.exe file if it is present]If the backup file is available, copy it to the Windows\System32 directory and restart the computer – the error message should not reappear and Control Panel items should now open. If the backup file is not present, use one of the following solutions.2. Use System File Checker (SFC) - System File Checker (SFC) is a utility in Windows that scans for and restores missing or corrupted Windows files. See how to repair Windows using SFC.Note: the article describes how to run a full SFC check using the /scannow option. If you have had a recent virus infection this is the best option as it checks all important Windows files so can replace any others that are missing/corrupted, not just rundll32.exeHowever, Vista/W7 users (not XP) can run a single file SFC check using the /scanfile option to save time. In this case the command would be:sfc /scanfile=c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe[single space after sfc but no other spaces in this command]3. Extract the file from a Windows installation disk - If you have a full Windows installation disk you can extract (copy) the original rundll32.e
Hello everyone, I got a computer from a client yesterday and when I started to repair it, I couldn't access hardly any of the tools in Control Panel (Windows XP). I kept getting the error message: "Windows cannot find C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe" http://randythetechprofessor.com/how-i-fixed-windows-cannot-find-rundll32-exe Obviously I was missing the rundll.exe process. Rundll32.exe is a process that allows dynamic link http://windows-exe-errors.com/how-to-fix-rundll32-exe-error/ libraries (DLLs) to be executed. Many system DLLs contain entry points for external use. These include the control panel, as well as Shell32.dll, which allows you to bring up windows such as the "Open with…" dialog. This process is a system process that is essential to the system's proper operation. I don't really know how this file was lost (often malware error message can "knock it out"), but I knew that I had to get it back onto the computer if I wanted to proceed with the "fix". Here is what I did: 1) I went into the c:\windows\system32\dllcache folder and found the rundll.exe file. 2) I copied the rundll.exe file and pasted it into the c:\windows\system32 folder (this is where it should be by default, this is where you want it to be). 3) I rebooted the error message c machine. 4) I was no longer in ".dll hell", everything worked great and I was able to access Control Panel and complete the "fix". Professor Randy says: Don't go to .dll hell! Replace any missing .dll files and you'll be in heaven! Tags: fix .dll problems, rundll32.exe, windows cannot find C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe fix - 1 Scott Thorsons7:32 am on July 11th, 2012 1 Thank you, Professor. More great stuff on this error that bothered me for some time. I also found great stuff at http://www.windows-cannot-find.org/2012/05/24/windows-cannot-find-rundll32-exe-error-solution/. It helped, so who knows what will help next time I get it. RSS feed for comments on this post | TrackBack URI Name Mail (will not be published) Website All Posts By Category All Posts By Category Select Category Audio/Video Cell Phones Christmas 2009 Christmas 2010 Christmas 2011 Christmas 2012 Cloud Computing Computer Repair & Optimization Data Backup Great Links Happy New Year! Hardware Internet Linux NetWorking Networking Online Scams Operating Systems Professional Development Questions & Answers Security Social Media Software Tech Creations Tech TV Tips Top Tech Products Tricks Tweaks Uncategorized VoIP Website Optimization What I Believe Windows 7 Windows 8 Archives August 2016 June 2016 May 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 February 2015 January 2015 December 2014 October 2014
and tracking down the exact issue can take some investigation. During Windows system startup or shutdown process, you may receive one of the following rundll32 exe error messages: Error Message: "Windows cannot find C:\Windows\Rundll32.exe make sure you typed the name correctly and try again." Error Message: "Application failed to initialize properly or specified module could not be found." Error Message: "rundll32.exe has generated errors and will be closed by Windows." Error Message: "rundll32.exe failed to initialize." Error Message: "rundll32.exe is missing." Error Message: "explorer.exe class not registered." Error Message: "Windows host process (Rundll32) has stopped working." So What Exactly is Rundll32.exe? In technical terms, rundll32.exe is responsible for calling Windows DLL (or Dynamic Link Library) files and loading them into your PC's memory. rundll32.exe errors are generated when Windows® is unable to locate the file the utility is trying to run. The process executes from inside the Windows system32 directory which is installed by default in: C:\Windows\System32 rundll32.exe plays an essential part in sustaining your Windows OS stability and the file integrity on your computer and should not be removed. A rundll32.exe error usually occurs whenever your PC is not responding correctly due to either a corrupted software application (registry entry) or a faulty hardware device. In some cases, users have reported that rundll32.exe has been disguised as a virus. You'll generally notice this error message during your Windows startup or shutdown cycle. Solutions For Fixing Rundll32 Errors Try the following steps below: Step 1: Reboot Your PC Always reboot your PC before making any changes. Believe it or not, simply rebooting your computer can sometimes solve the problem. Don't take this easy step for granted. Step 2: Uninstall Recently Installed Software (If Applicable) If you notice that you started receiving rundll32.exe errors right after you installed new software, you can either uninstall it manually through Windows Add/Remove Feature, or use an in-depth software removal tool such as SecureUninstaller. Step 3: Run a Commercial-Grade Registry Tool Download and run a commercial registry cleaner and run it about once a month to keep your registry optimized. Step 4: Update Your PC Drivers This is often overlooked but is usually the cause of a lot .exe and .dll file errors. You can either visit the manufacturer websites of your PC devices, or run a quality driver update tool to match y