INFECTION: Win32/Cryptor; Process name: C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe

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• I have a file corrupted on my windows xp Hyperthreaded system. the file is c:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe. is there a way I can get this to work without a windows dump

  the title tells the whole story

  Hello

  1. how assume you that the files are corrupt?

  2 are you facing problems on your computer?

  I suggest you to try the steps below and check if it helps.

  SFC [SFC system] scanner on the computer that would be a system file corrupt on the computer search and replace.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310747

  Hope this information is useful.

• Why system32\svchost.exe using too much memory

  My computer freezes several times a day.  I have to wait several minutes to get it working again.  When it starts up, it shows a window saying c:\windows\system32\svchost.exe uses a lot of memory.  What is the cause for this?

  Hi Cyndy62,

  1. When did you start to question?

  2 did you a recent software or changes to the material on the computer?

  3. This occurs when you use a specific application or all applications?

  Step 1:

  You can check in safe mode and check if it uses the same energy...

  Start your computer in safe mode

  Step 2:

  If you are not faced with the question in safe mode, then you can try to perform a clean boot and see if it helps.

  A clean boot to check if startup item or services to third-party application is causing this issue.

  You can read the following article to put the computer in a clean boot:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  After the troubleshooting steps, please refer to clean the boot link to put the computer to normal startup mode.

  You can also read the following article and see if it helps.

  Optimize the performance of Microsoft Windows Vista

  How to troubleshoot performance issues in Windows Vista

  Hope this information is useful.

• Receive the error message "the system c:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe process terminated unexpectedly with status-1073740972 code".

  Original title: c:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe

  I get: the system process c:\windows\system32\services.exe ended unexpectedly with the code of State-1073740972. The system shutdown will be present and reboot. It's driving me crazy! Help! PLEEEASE

  Hello

  Were there any changes (hardware or software) to the computer before the show?

  Put the computer to boot and see if it helps.

  To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows XP by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  Note: follow step 4 to reset the computer to start as usual after the boot process.

  How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State

  Hope this information helps.

• Windows cannot find C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll.exe. Make sure you typed the name correstly and then try again. To search for a file check the Start button and then click search.

  I tried to launch my Spysweeper and found that is not there, then I re downloaded and I could not install it because it was already on my computer.  I went to the control panel to remove and got the message:

  Windows cannot find C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe.  Make sure you typed the name correctly and then try again.  To search for a file, select the Start button and then check the search...

  What should I do?

  Hi gsrow,

  You can go there!

  Cannot find the Rundll32.exe file when you open the control panel:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/812340

  Alternatively, copy the folder C:\Windows\System32\DllCache Rundll32.exe file to the System32 folder. Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Desktop Experience]

• c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe is not a valid Win32 application

  "c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe is not a valid Win32 application" How can I fix this and what it means?

  Stephen

  Take a look at the various reasons and solutions here http://en.kioskea.net/faq/1591-exe-is-not-a-valid-win32-application

• not found c:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe

  It's one of the messages when I try to open certain files or downloads.  I can't get my control panel items to open.   What is happening with my system?

  If you see a message like this:

  Control Panel
  Windows cannot find 'C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe '.  Make sure you typed the name correctly and then try again.  To search for a file, click the Start button, and then click search.

  This means that your system is currently or has been infected with malicious or all software you use antivirus/antimalware tools examined the file a threat and quarantined (effectively deleted) file.

  Provide information on your system, the better you can:

  What is your system brand and model?

  What is your Version of XP and the Service Pack?

  Describe your current antivirus and software anti malware situation: McAfee, Symantec, Norton, Spybot, AVG, Avira!, MSE, Panda, Trend Micro, CA, Defender, ZoneAlarm, PC Tools, Comodo, etc..

  The afflicted system has a working CD/DVD (internal or external) drive?

  You have a true bootable XP installation CD (it is not the same as any recovery CD provided with your system)?

  If the system works, what do you think might have changed since the last time it did not work properly?

  Sinusoidal signals, we know nothing on your system, I have on my SkyDrive a copy of rundll32.exe file that comes from Windows XP Service Pack 3.

  Things of course would work better here is the support engineers technical Microsoft has not assumed automatically everyone has a CD of Windows XP installation by hand, huh?  The Ministry of Education should address the problems with the idea that no one has a genuine XP bootable installation CD.

  You can download the rundll32.exe file and when you do, place a copy of the file in these two folders (assuming that Windows is installed on your C drive):

  c:\Windows\System32
  c:\Windows\System32\dllcache (this is where XP keeps backups of important files).

  Here is the link to my SkyDrive and you can get the file you need here:

  http://CID-6a7e789cab1d6f39.SkyDrive.live.com/redir.aspx?RESID=6A7E789CAB1D6F39! 311

  When you see the files available for download, you will not see the extension of file (.exe, .dll, .cpl, .sys, etc), but when download you them they will have the right extension.

  You have to put the downloaded files in the correct folders on your system.

  That may not solve all your problems, but at least you will be spending this part and we can then fix the rest.

  I would follow with this:

  Perform scans for malware, and then fix any problems:
  Download, install, update and do a full scan with these free malware detection programs:
  Malwarebytes (MMFA): http://malwarebytes.org/
  SUPERAntiSpyware: (SAS): http://www.superantispyware.com/
  They can be uninstalled later if you wish.

• Miss me the windows system32 rundll32.exe. I can't access the Add/Remove in the control panel.

  original title: missing file

  Miss me the windows system32 rundll32.exe. I can't access the Add/Remove in the control panel.

  I tried to start - run with my c/d operating system

  I checked for viruses

  I purchase software to remove etc and REG files.

  Now that the devil do?

  Thank you

  If this

  I tried to start - run with my c/d operating system

  means that you have tried to use sfc/scannow from start > run, your experience is not surprising.  This 'solution' is often suggested by people who don't really understand what this command does.  It does not help to restore a missing rundll32.exe file.

  For what is

  I checked for viruses

  What is the name and version of your anti-virus application?  When (approximately) their subscription expires? What other antimalware applications installed?  What other antimalware applications you used recently to scan your computer?

  If you have not yet used the "software to remove the REG files and etc." return for refund or throw it out.  "Registry cleaners", 'tuners', etc. are not useful.  If you used to "clean" the registry, use its "undo" feature (if it has one) to restore the registry.  Longtime MS MVP PA Bear:

  TIP: If you still think again your registry database must be cleaned, repaired, amplified, to the point, healed, twisted, fixed, enlarged, "swept" or optimized (it isn't), read http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099 and draw your own conclusions. See also http://blogs.technet.com/markrussinovich/archive/2005/10/02/registry-junk-a-windows-fact-of-life.aspx

  What probably happened is that your antivirus application deleted or quarantined in your file rundll32.exe thinking he was infected.  He could have, but probably not.  In any case, read the post that begins, "That 'solution' is not on my list." in the following thread: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-performance/systemrundllexe-not-found/6e30aff2-a88e-4d86-a654-753d54f632d1 you can also read the rest of the posts in this thread.

  Note that c:\windows\system32\dllcache is a hidden folder, but you who type in the address bar of Windows Explorer (or copy and paste), the folder should open anyway.

  Assuming you manage to restore rundll32.exe, download, install, update and run full scans (not at the same time) with each of the following free tools.

  MalwareBytes AntiMalware
  SUPERAntiSpyware

• Application of C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe missing on Vista Home premium computer

  C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe Application missing - this is the error I get trying to start programs from the start menu. Also, I get errors on the .exe files in the control panel. I can't pull up in my sound options to change the speakers to the headphones, it affects everything. I have the rundll32.exe file but for some reason it isn't let me pull up anything. I can pull some things as an administrator. Most of the programs will shoot to the top of the window 'Open with' and I don't really know what opens to some things, like the sound options window. What is the cause? And how can I solve this problem?

  Hello

  If you get the rundll32 error:

  What is rundll32.exe and why it works?
  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/what-is-rundll32exe-and-why-is-it-running/

  What is the suspicious Rundll32.exe process?
  http://WindowsXP.MVPs.org/Rundll32.htm

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  Try these to erase corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type in the search - find top COMMAND - made box an CLICK RIGHT-
  RUN AS ADMIN

  sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe)
  program generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Then run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK your way out then
  turn it back on.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

  -----------------------------------------------------

  If no joy trying to determine what is the cause:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
  How to troubleshoot performance issues in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950685

  Optimize the performance of Microsoft Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/959062
  To see everything that is in charge of startup - wait a few minutes without doing anything - then right
  Click on taskbar - task manager - take a look at stored by - Services - process - this
  is a quick reference (if you have a small box at the bottom left - show for all users, to consult
  that).

  How to check and change Vista startup programs
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/79612-startup-programs-enable-disable.html

  A quick check to see who are loading is method 2 - using MSCONFIG then after a
  a list of these here.

  --------------------------------------------------------------------

  Tools that should help you:

  Process Explorer - free - find out what are the files, registry keys and other objects processes have
  Open, which DLLs they have loaded and more. This exceptionally effective utility will show same
  you who owns each process.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896653.aspx

  Autoruns - free - see what programs are configured so that it starts automatically when your
  system boots and you log in. Autoruns shows you the complete list of files and registry locations
  where applications can configure Auto-start settings.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
  Process Monitor - Free - monitor the system files, registry, process, thread and DLL activity in
  in real time.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896645.aspx

  There are many excellent free tools from Sysinternals
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/default.aspx

  -Free - WhatsInStartUP this utility displays the list of all applications that are loaded
  automatically when Windows starts. For each request, the following information
  appears: product Type of startup (registry/Startup folder), Command - Line String,
  Name, file Version, company name, location in the registry or the file system and more.
  It allows you to easily disable or remove unwanted programs that run in your Windows
  startup.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/what_run_in_startup.html

  There are many excellent free tools to NirSoft
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/index.html

  Window Watcher - free - do you know what is running on your computer? Maybe not.
  The window Watcher says it all, every window created by all programs that are running, the statement
  If the window is visible or not.
  http://www.KarenWare.com/PowerTools/ptwinwatch.asp

  Many excellent free tools and an excellent newsletter at Karenware
  http://www.KarenWare.com/

  Hope these helps.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• Someone at - it a repair for a function that is usually common in Windows, the Svchost.exe process? I and many other users of PC have infested with this mystery bug. Its not to damage yet, but...

  I'm infected w / which seems to be the most mysterious infection known for Windows right now.  One wonders if it's a Trojan horse, worm, malware, etc., or just a natural process for C: Windows\system32.  It's almost like 'shadow people '.  For most, there quite harmless, fantasy of the mind.  But, from time to time, there is actually something that happens on the corner of your cornea, so to speak.  This is very sneaky and difficult to diagnose a problem b/c he hides with the Service host.  I'm here b/c I have a question, but also to help others to understand that, unlike the 'shadow people', the shadow of an infection is very REAL.  This infected process is, for the most part, quite harmless unless something malicious attaches to it and could things get a bit risky.  Anyway, I'm sorry for this rambling diatribe, but I have a question for someone who is very smart b/c so far it seems not yet to be a definitive repair because some people still think it's a natural function or process in the Windows operating system.  So here it is: How can I solve this problem?  And I can fix it with or without a full restore of my records?  I'd really appreciate any input on this very discouraging, boring, mind and body draining, faulty computer "BUG".  BTW, I have a dv9500 HP Pavilion x 64 Ultimate for Vista that was bought there are 3 1/2 years.  I've dealt with this infection since the end of February and have spent more than $400 on this terrible nuisance.  But Club (all jokes aside), I really enjoyed, grateful and very thankful for someone with an answer to this complicated issue.  Thanks for the time!

  Hello

  read this information

  What is svchost.exe and why it works?

  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/what-is-svchostexe-and-why-is-it-running/

• Windows cannot find C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe error message

  original title: I still need help... help please! Windows cannot find C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe

  Hello, I have windows vista and when I try to open certain programs, like Adobe or change the time in the control panel............... etc... the computer says... error loading Rundll specified module could not be found or Windows cannot find C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe.   I looked at the website of the doug knoxs, but all the EXE patches are for XP and it would not have worked... im a little stuck... What can I do?

  I tried running a scan in command line but it does not help... affecting its programs to update like spotify and adobe and I can not change the settings of the clock...

  any ideas...

  Thank you
  Ollie

  Hello

  Rundll32 errors can be caused by malware.

  If you need search malware here's my recommendations - they will allow you to
  scrutiny and the withdrawal without ending up with a load of spyware programs running
  resident who can cause as many questions as the malware and may be more difficult to detect as the
  cause.

  No one program cannot be used to detect and remove any malware. Added that often easy
  to detect malicious software often comes with a much harder to detect and remove the payload. Then
  its best to be thorough than paying the high price later now too. Check with them to one
  extreme overkill point and then run the cleaning only when you are sure that the system is clean.

  It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however, you must also run
  the regular windows when you can.

  TDSSKiller.exe. - Download the desktop - so go ahead and right-click on it - RUN AS ADMIN
  It will display all the infections in the report after you run - if it will not run changed the name of
  TDSSKiller.exe to tdsskiller.com. If she finds something or not does not mean that you should not
  check with the other methods below.
  http://support.Kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?QID=208280684

  Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone.
  (If Rootkits run UnHackMe)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Malwarebytes - free
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/

  Run the malware removal tool from Microsoft

  Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.

  You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can
  Download it here.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
  (Then run MRT as shown above.)

  Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

  Microsoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=en

  also install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with others
  security programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back
  here or use Google to see how to remove.
  http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
  http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp  <-->

  Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

  Try the demo version of Hitman Pro:

  Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software
  (viruses, Trojans, rootkits, etc.). who infected your computer despite safe
  what you have done (such as antivirus, firewall, etc.).
  http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro

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  If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the

  http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/

  New Vista and Windows 7 version
  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/Center/whatsnew.htm

  Original version
  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

  http://www.Kaspersky.com/virusscanner

  Other tests free online
  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1

  --------------------------------------------------------

  Also follow these steps for the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing
  system files.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type this into the search-> find COMMAND to top box and RIGHT CLICK-
  RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker
  (SFC.exe) program generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK then restart your way.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

  If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/InternetExplorer/thread/a8f665f0-C793-441A-a5b9-54b7e1e7a5a4/

  I hope this helps.

• C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe

  C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe

  Windows cannot access the specific device, a file, or a path. You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.

  This message all the time. What is going on?

  Hello

  What is rundll32.exe and why it works?
  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/what-is-rundll32exe-and-why-is-it-running/

  What is the suspicious Rundll32.exe process?
  http://WindowsXP.MVPs.org/Rundll32.htm

  -----------------------------------------------------

  Try these to erase corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type in the search box - find command top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe)
  program generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Then, run checkdisk - schedule it to run at next boot, then apply OK your way out, then restart.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

  -----------------------------------------------------

  If no joy trying to determine what is the cause:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
  How to troubleshoot performance issues in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950685

  Optimize the performance of Microsoft Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/959062
  To see everything that is in charge of startup - wait a few minutes without doing anything - then right
  Click on taskbar - task manager - take a look at stored by - Services - process - this
  is a quick reference (if you have a small box at the bottom left - show for all users, to consult
  that).

  How to check and change Vista startup programs
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/79612-startup-programs-enable-disable.html

  A quick check to see who are loading is method 2 - using MSCONFIG, then post a list
  of these here.
  --------------------------------------------------------------------

  Tools that should help you:

  Objects of process Explorer - free - find out what files, registry keys and other processes
  have open, which DLLs they have loaded and more. This exceptionally effective utility will be
  even show you who owns each process.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896653.aspx

  Autoruns - free - see what programs are configured so that it starts automatically when your
  system boots and you log in. Autoruns is also the full list of registry and files
  locations where applications can configure start automatic settings.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
  Process Monitor - Free - monitor the system files, registry, process, thread and DLL activity
  in real time.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896645.aspx

  There are many excellent free tools from Sysinternals
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/default.aspx

  -Free - WhatsInStartUP this utility displays the list of all applications that are loaded
  automatically when Windows starts. For each request, the following information
  appears: product Type of startup (registry/Startup folder), Command - Line String,
  Name, file Version, company name, location in the registry or the file system and more.
  It allows you to easily disable or remove unwanted programs that run in your Windows
  startup.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/what_run_in_startup.html

  There are many excellent free tools to NirSoft
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/index.html

  Window Watcher - free - do you know what is running on your computer? Maybe not.
  The window Watcher says it all, every window created by all programs that are running, the statement
  If the window is visible or not.
  http://www.KarenWare.com/PowerTools/ptwinwatch.asp

  Many excellent free tools and an excellent newsletter at Karenware
  http://www.KarenWare.com/

  Hope these helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• missing window\system32\rundll32.exe

  missing window\system32\rundll32.exe

  I've tried EVERYTHING!  I can't find this file on my computer.  I tried to download from sites.  I can't open my control panel to remove programs or any other application in the Panel also.  I'm at my last nerve... next step is start my pc in the front yard and run over with the mower.  SOMEONE HELP ME.  I'm drowned in this elusive FILE! SOS!

  Hello

  What is missing is the process rundll32.exe is trying to run and not the rundll32.exe himself.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
  How to troubleshoot performance issues in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950685

  Optimize the performance of Microsoft Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/959062
  To see everything that is in charge of startup - wait a few minutes with nothing to do - then right-click
  Taskbar - the Task Manager process - take a look at stored by - Services - this is a quick way
  reference (if you have a small box at the bottom left - show for all users, then check that).

  How to check and change Vista startup programs
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/79612-startup-programs-enable-disable.html

  A quick check to see that load method 2 is - using MSCONFIG and then display a list of the people here.
  --------------------------------------------------------------------

  Tools that should help you:

  Process Explorer - free - find out which files, key of registry and other objects processes have opened.
  What DLLs they have loaded and more. This exceptionally effective utility will show you even who has
  each process.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896653.aspx

  Autoruns - free - see what programs are configured to start automatically when you start your system
  and you log in. Autoruns also shows you the full list of registry and file locations where applications can
  Configure auto-start settings.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
  Process Monitor - Free - monitor the system files, registry, process, thread and DLL real-time activity.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896645.aspx

  There are many excellent free tools from Sysinternals
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/default.aspx

  -Free - WhatsInStartUP this utility displays the list of all applications that are loaded automatically
  When Windows starts. For each request, the following information is displayed: Startup Type
  (Registry/Startup folder), Command - Line String, the product name, file Version, company name,.
  Location in the registry or the file system and more. It allows you to easily disable or remove unwanted
  a program that runs in your Windows startup.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/what_run_in_startup.html

  There are many excellent free tools to NirSoft
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/index.html

  Window Watcher - free - do you know what is running on your computer? Maybe not. The window
  Watcher says it all, reporting of any window created by running programs, if the window
  is visible or not.
  http://www.KarenWare.com/PowerTools/ptwinwatch.asp

  Many excellent free tools and an excellent newsletter at Karenware
  http://www.KarenWare.com/

  Hope these helps.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• Question on C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe C:\Windows\System32\mctadmin.exe

  I have them turn off I didn't know what they are.

  Location: HK_CU:Run, side panel (DISABLED)
  where: S-1-5-19...
  command: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe/autorun
  file: C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe
  size: 1174016
  MD5: 04271B50F0EA2BF52A8069911372316B

  Location: HK_CU:RunOnce, mctadmin (DISABLED)
  where: S-1-5-19...
  command: C:\Windows\System32\mctadmin.exe
  file: C:\Windows\System32\mctadmin.exe
  size: 93696
  MD5: 3E319D78A59D9A8BA3B21DB83C688F59

  Location: HK_CU:Run, side panel (DISABLED)
  where: S-1-5-20...
  command: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe/autorun
  file: C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe
  size: 1174016
  MD5: 04271B50F0EA2BF52A8069911372316B

  Location: HK_CU:RunOnce, mctadmin (DISABLED)
  where: S-1-5-20...
  command: C:\Windows\System32\mctadmin.exe
  file: C:\Windows\System32\mctadmin.exe
  size: 93696
  MD5: 3E319D78A59D9A8BA3B21DB83C688F59

  Hi KeithVenable,

  Please use the Windows Vista Forums.

  Do you find these files on your Startup?

  Sidebar.exe is a part of the Microsoft gadgets and gadget software. This file implements the functionality of Windows Sidebar from Windows Desktop. It is found in the folder C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\.

  The sidebar contains shortcuts to applications such as Windows Media Player or Gadgets that can be used to display information such as the time system and features powered by Internet such as RSS feeds.

  File Sidebar.exe under the above location is considered safe and is not a spyware or virus related.

  The mctadmin.exe file name is used by objects that are classified as safe. It is a system and the hidden file. It has not yet been seen to be associated with malware.

  Note: However, some malware themselves camouflage in the form of .exe files. Remember that even if many files are still in the default file locations, some files can easily be moved to different locations or change names as many spyware, adware or popup programs do.

  I recommend to perform a full scan on your computer and check for infections.

  1. Windows Live OneCare.

  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm?mkt=en-us

  2. pass through this link and follow the instructions mentioned to get rid of malware from your computer.

  How to get rid of malware.

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistasecurity/thread/ba80504b-61f1-4D71-960f-b561798b7b42

  Kind regards
  Flo-microsoftSupport.
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• Whenever I start the system complains that the following files are missing, c:\\Windows\System32\igfxpers.exe, igftray.exe and hkcmd.exe.

  Original title: files missing error

  Whenever I start the system complains that the following files are missing, c:\\Windows\System32\igfxpers.exe, igftray.exe and hkcmd.exe. Everything started after I ran scan and scan deleted some files infected. However, I can use the system. Where and how to download the missing files? Or how the system does not deliver messages?

  Simon

  Two of the three files are probably part of the malware infection and not the files infected. The third is probably the same details in this link:
  http://www.Runscanner.NET/file/Hkcmd.exe.html

  To identify what loads when you start using Autoruns (freeware from Microsoft).
  http://www.Microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/ProcessesAndThreads/Autoruns.mspx

  With Autoruns, you can deselect an item which disables startup, or you can click with the right button on an item, then remove it. If you clear the check box that you can check back for re - activate the element. It is an approach much safer than editing the registry and better than using msconfig. You will find the three points and they will have a description 'file is missing' against everyone. Your antivirus software has removed the files, but not the startup entries in the registry. All you need to do is delete the entry using Autoruns to eliminate the error messages.

  Another useful feature of the program is that you can click with the right button on an item and select search online to get information about the selected item.