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How
to fix Rundll32 errors
The reasons behind rundll errors are numerous and
intriguing. Where do they come from? What are they? How do I get rid of
them? These are all very good questions to ask. Unfortunately, no simple
answers exist.
Rundll errors can originate from a number of sources including viruses,
buggy software, spyware, or drive errors. A faulty installation, one
that has not been completed or did not install properly, can also be at
the root of the problem. Moreover, an uninstall of a program that has
been performed incorrectly or incompletely may also be the cause of
rundll errors. Additionally, undetected spyware may be responsible for
the rundll errors occurring on your computer.
A rundll32 error is often caused when Windows attempts to load a file
but is unable to do so. A message indicating that a rundll error has
occurred usually appears on the computer screen. Whenever Windows cannot
load a file because it cannot locate it, a rundll error has occurred.
In order to solve the problem, it is often necessary to go through a
series of possible solutions or fixes to the problem. The first and most
basic step is to do a simple reboot of your computer. If this does not
seem to solve the problem, continue to the next possible fix.
If the rundll error has occurred because of a faulty uninstall, the next
thing to do is to completely redo the uninstall. How do you know if this
is the problem? Actually, you don't, but you can consider it, if you
recently attempted to uninstall a program. To uninstall the program
again, you will first need to reinstall it. Now, carefully perform a new
uninstall of the program. If this solves the problem, you are in the
clear. If not, continue troubleshooting.
If you have an up to date anti-spyware application, run it now. Since
spyware, adware, and malware are constantly evolving into newer and more
insidious versions, it is extremely important to maintain a current
version. If the rundll errors continue to occur, attempt to do a clean
boot.
Complete the following steps in order to perform a clean boot on your
computer.
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Click
start to open the menu.
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Click
run.
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Type
'msconfig' in the input field.
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Click
ok. The System Configuration Utility should open.
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Once
the System Configuration Utility opens, choose the selective startup
option by clicking in the small circle in front of it. Deselect all
but one choice listed below it. It doesn't matter which one, because
you will need to do this until you have covered each one of the
choices.
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Click
ok.
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Reboot your computer.
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Once
this process identifies the item that is at the root of the rundll
problem, you move to the next step. Select the tab at the top of the
System Configuration Utility Window that corresponds to the item
that has been identified.
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Deselect all but one of the choices below the tab.
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Reboot your computer. If the computer reboots without any problems,
continue the process of elimination. Deselect different scenarios
until you identify the problem. Reboot.
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Once
you identify the problematic item, you are finished with this
procedure.
If your Rundll32.exe
error is related to your system registry, then try fixing it with
a registry cleaner or
RegCure.
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