Get C:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe cannot access the specified device, path or file. You don't have the appropriate permissions to access the item

Arises when I try to change the mouse settings and many other shortcuts. Can not load the task bar elements IE. McAfee spybot start in the bar at the bottom right of the

You might have a virus, go here and do a scan is a free service from Microsoft.

http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/Center/whatsnew.htm

After the scan, if everything is ok and your system tray icons are still not all there after return.

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