Receive error message: the system cannot find the specified file. C:\Windows\System32\ < LANG_NAME > \mstsc.exe.MUI when I try to use remote desktop.

Remote Desktop error

I use Vista Home Premium.  I used to be able to use the remote desktop connection application, but all of a sudden, it stopped working.  When I try to run it I get this message:
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The system cannot find the specified file.

C:\Windows\System32\\mstsc.exe.MUI
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Does anyone have a solution to this problem?  I do not have this file into C:\Windows\System32\en-US\... but perhaps it was corrupted somehow?

Please help me.  Thanks in advance.

Hello

It seems that there are a few system files that have trouble.  One of them being mstsc.exe, I wish you find spyware or infection by the virus first, before you try the next step.  Please see the sticky thread in the security forum.  MVP offers some good advice how to remove these problems.

http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistasecurity/thread/fa30853d-719a-4265-9e7b-9287567d31e3

If everything is clean, we will try a repair installation to replace the problem files and also to ensure that other system files are good.

The 'repair' installation (upgrade on-site) will not affect your installed programs or data.  Just make sure that you are already connected to your computer when you start the installation.  Do not boot from the DVD.

If the installation does not start automatically when you insert the DVD, run setup.exe from your DVD player.

  • When the Setup program starts and the install now screen, click install now.
  • Note When you receive the important Get updates for installation message, click go online.
  • Click upgrade when the which type of installation you want? appears

Please let us know if this solves the problem for you.

Brent
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