I am not clear to use this method, so please explain me, how can I restore this file through Windows XP CD. This is the result of a Windows Repair, XP Home Edition SP3 Build 2600. How can I recover this file through windows xp cd. We are newbies, please let us know if we are not in the correct forum. In my System I have missed a file which is C:WINDOWSSystem32rundll32.exe file is missing. Would appreciate any help, advice, direction, etc. We also tried everything in Safe Mode with the same results. You may have typed the name incorrectly n the run dialog, or anothe ropen program cannot find a system file.
That does not mean that Rundll32.exe is itself the actual culprit. Help When I right click my screen to change the properties for screen saver or I go to my start, click on control panel and try to get into anything on the panel it says this: 'Windows can not find 'C:\WINDOWS\rundll32.exe'. Its not a virus But, if you have the file located in any. Error messages involving Rundll32.Exe Since Rundll32.exe is involved with many processes in Windows, it isnt uncommon that error messages crop up that include references to it. Rundll32.exe, the one located in the WindowsSystem32 folder is a legitimate Windows system file. Nothing changed and we are back to where we started. A different method is available using the file shutdown.exe.
We deleted the original rundll32 file and re-installed a copy from a working computer via floppy disk drive (A: drive seems to work), and re-booted the computer. We are not fans of Norton products from prior experience, and are hoping to find away to correct this mess without having to reformat the hard drive. Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT ) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (.2180) Running processes: C:WINDOWSSystem32smss.exe. Owner of machine indicates there was a virus found by Norton System Works, and since then it has not been working. Same with CD-RW drives - message says they cannot find the "D. also, nothing in the Control Panel will come up including Add/Remove Programs and System.
Have a Gateway 1.00Ghz, w/512RAM, WinXP Pro that boots up to the Desktop, but programs will not open, most of them with a message that says: Cannot find "rundll32.exe".