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Am getting a error of "run.dll as an app, and it is stopping computer from running, have to manualy shutdown and then reboot, which causes it to run the error checking on drive and shows several truncated files and fixes them, and then reboots. Computer will run for a few hours and then do it again. I have ran "msconfig" and checked the startup tab and not listed there.
This is on laptop that originally had XP Home, that has been erased and reformatted and had XP Pro/ sp2 installed and all updates installed from Microsoft site. Did install a CD that had different drivers that came with the lap top, one of them was for the ATI video card?
What can I do to stop the "run.dll as app" coming up an as such stop the rebooting?

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by oh smeg

From a M$ install Disc. If the Drivers present on the Install Disc are not required they will not be installed.

If you use a Recovery Disc from one of the makers they will install the drivers that have been slipstreamed onto it and these most likely will not be present in the NB so there will be problems. You also will not have the Default M$ Drivers which allow you to install the right drivers for your hardware and not linger to affect the operation of the computer.

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What is a rundll error?

Rundll.exe files are systems process directly related to your computer's Windows Registry. All Dll files are a part of vast library that contains code and data that is shared by many programs. This helps to produce speed and memory efficiency in your operating system by reusing the same code or file to run many functions by various programs. An error occurs when program aren't allowed to access this code.

Why do you have Rundll Errors?

Windows uses rundll files to load programs, files and applications. If the dll file is missing or corrupted, any application using that file cannot be loaded. This will produce a rundll error. The reason why the file has gone missing is often linked to spyware or a virus. This kind of malware often tries to hijack the files being shared by the rundll file. The other programs sharing the file then do not operate efficiently or wont load at all. A rundll error can often be fix by simply using a good Registry Cleaner. Click here to use a free scan to find and repair the problem.

How to Find and Delete Rundll Errors

STEP 1: IDENTIFY
The first thing you must do is to identify the specific rundll process. This is not a difficult task; there is a vast online process library in which you can evaluate the validity of the process that is running. When the error dialog box opens make not of the process name. For example if the dialog pops up and shows you the dll error:

Error loading C:WINDOWSsystem32usvdgpo.dll

Visit www.processlibrary.com. Copy and Paste the dll or simply type it into the search box. The results will indicate that the program is a part of trojan spyware.

STEP 2: STOP THE PROCESS
Often you can locate the Run Dll in the exe services. You can open up your services configuration by following instructions below:
1. Open your Start menu.
2. Click Run
3. In the command screen type:services.msc
4. This will bring up the Services Management window. If you drag the mouse to one of the services. It will give you a detailed explanation of the service in question. By right clicking the individual service.
5.Stop the "dll"service immediately.

NOTE: Sometimes the dll process can not be stopped by this method.

STEP 3: LOCATE AND DELETE
You will have to open your Windows Registry File System. This is an extremely delicate process. You may want to use a good registry cleaner This will often fix the dll error in question, eliminate other errors and also speed up your computer. The registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE> SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersion/RUN

This action will help you speed up your applications load times considerable. Here is how:

1. Click Start
2. Click Run
3. Type regedit
4. Find this registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE> SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersion/RUN

5. In the right section click:"rusvdgpo" = "%System%undll32.exe %System%usvdgpo.dll, [RANDOM LETTERS]"
6. Delete the value and Restart.

SPECIAL NOTES

rundll.exe is an essential system process. However, it has a large back door vulnerability which makes it prone to malicious purposes by an attacker allowing access to your computer from remote locations, stealing passwords, Internet banking and personal data.

Trojans are usually use this method of attack to share process that invite other malware either more trojans or other forms of spyware. The best defense is to keep your security software up to date and account for the rundll processes on your computer.

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http://www.delete-computer-history.com/rundll-error.html

Please post back if you have any more problems or questions.

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