application rundll32.exe not found application not found __updspapi.dll

I have two problems at the moment.
The first occurs if I try to open most of the icons in my Control Panel then I get the message: application not found c\windows\system32\rundll32.exe.
The second issue is when I try to run a file I am asked to select a program to run it: installation of windows service pack and then get the message: application could not start because updspapi.dll is not found.
Thanks in advance for any help or advice.

DanielTL88 wrote: I have XP SP3, AVG Internet Security - with the LinkScanner etc (no previous software)

She appeared saying that he had found that a Trojan horse and I got rid of it - but since all the shortcuts to programs go straight 'Open with' window...

You didn't have an antivirus application installed before installing AVG Internet Security (free trial)? See...

Can I install MSE [or another anti-virus application] to clean my already infected computer?
http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/msescan/thread/87058857-D181-4019-a723-efd9a49d9275

~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

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