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

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• How can I fix an system32\rundll32.exe error message that appears whenever I click on an icon on my desktop.

  I can't open internet explore or firefox without being invited to choose from a list of programs to run the .exe file from. When I click on internet explore I wonder if I want to run this file or save it, option whatever I choose it does not work.

  In addition, I'm not able to click and open all the shortcut icons on my desktop. I get the c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe application not found error.

  Hello

  • Could you give us the exact error message?

  This problem occurs because of a missing or corrupted Rundll32.exe file. This problem can also be caused by a virus.

  To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

  1 put the CD ROM Windows XP disc in the CD-ROM drive.
  2. click on start and then click Run.
  3. type expand X: \i386\rundll32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe in the Open box, where X is the letter of your CD drive.
  4 restart the computer.

  For more information, please see the KB article.

  I hope this helps.

• windows\system32\rundll32.exe the parameter is incorrect. Cannoy get access to certain programs and cannot access the "msconfig".

  I get the windows\system32\rundll32.exe error following the parameter is incorrect. I tried a repair Rundll32 loading, but the computer will not accept. All microsoft and windows updates are up-to-date BLAH today. What to do next? When I try to use the box of computer help, a black box appears for about 1 second and the computer does nothing.  Not lock up and I can still do emails, just no game.

  Please run Doug Knox fix .exe (which is not a file .exe so you can run it) and then carefully swipe to the malware.

  http://www.dougknox.com/XP/file_assoc.htm
  http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

  MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• I have the Windows cannot find C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe problem and I do not have my disk

  I have the Windows cannot find C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe problem and I do not have my disk

  Hello

  • When you receive this error message?
  • What were the changes made before the issue started?

  Try the SFC scan on the computer.

  SFC/scannow is a very useful command that you can use in any version of Windows. When the SFC (System File Checker) command is used with the/scannow switch, the tool analyzes all the important files of Windows on your computer and replace if necessary.

  Missing and the corruption of the operating system (like many DLLs) files are probably the main cause of the major problems of Windows. In view of this, plus the fact that the SFC/scannow is completely automatic and very easy to use, the tool should be usually one of your top not troubleshooting.

  Reference:

  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

• When you change any personalsettings such as theme, display, screen saver or any of those things I get the warning: «Cannot find file C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe...» »

  Original title: rundll.exe error

  Hi all

  I have a problem with my file rundll.exe. When you change any personalsettings such as theme, display, screen saver or any of those things I get the warning: "cannot find C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe file. Check if you have entered the correct name, and then try again. "(Sorry for any incorrect translation. I have a Dutch version of Windows).

  Is there anyone who can help me with this problem? I searched on several forums, but no luck so far.
  If it helps, I have Windows Vista Home Premium 32 BIT

  Rgds,
  Robert

  Hi Robert,.

  You can try the following steps.

  1 put the CD ROM Windows XP disc in the CD-ROM drive.
  2. click on start and then click Run.
  3. type expand X: \i386\rundll32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe in the Open box, where X is the letter of your CD drive.
  4 restart the computer.

  Good luck Robert.

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

  Hello

  Can someone help me, I am trying to open files and folders, and all I get is Windows can't find C;\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe and stop me so gains access. I was told that I could find the file on another computer stick in my memory stick and reapply, only problem I have is I don't know where its located. I'm on windows XP.

  Thank you very much

  Thanks for the suggestion, Lisa!  I tried the link but it says page is more noticed.

  You happen to know any other solution for that darn missing file?  I can't open all the apps in my control panel! ACK!

  Someone found a solution to this problem yet?  Thanks a lot for any attempt to answer!

  :)

  EDIT: I GOT IT!  Browsing the internet, I came across this answer:

  Find a copy of rundll32.exe in the folder c:\windows\system32\dllcache or c:\windows\servicepackfiles\i386.
  If you find it, go ahead and copy rundll32.exe in the c\windows\system32 of the system folder.

  Otherwise you need a windows disk to extend this fichier.* *.

  I have dd a search on my computer for the file "rundll32.exe" and he came in two different folders on my hard drive.  But it MUST be in c:\windows\system32 (file there lack of).  I found the file in the folder dllcache as shown above, then simply copied and pasted in the system32 folder.  And WALLAH!  Problem solved and control panel and all the rest works just fine now!  So simple!  I hope it works for you, the people who are still struggling with this problem!

• I have windows XP. I received the following message: windows cannot find 'C:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe' - how can I fix it?

  See above

  To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

  1. Put the CD ROM Windows XP disc in the CD ROM drive
  2. Click Start and then click run .
  3. Type expand X: \i386\rundll32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe in the Open box, where X is the letter of your CD drive.
  4. Restart the computer.

  MD MOEEN AJAZ KHAN - MCP, N +, A +.

• 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.

• 'c:\windows\system32\'rundll32.exe '. try to remove the program from Control Panel

  get the foregoing, when you try to use the control panel

  Hello

  Thanks for posting the request in the Microsoft community forums!
  If I understand correctly that you receive the error "" c:\windows\system32\'rundll32.exe"" on the computer. Provide us information.

  You did changes to the computer before the show?

  This problem occurs because of a missing or corrupted Rundll32.exe file. This problem can also be caused by a virus. Then you can try the solutions and check.

  Method 1:
  You can try the suggestions section of the knowledge base and check.
  Cannot find the Rundll32.exe file when you open Control Panel
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/812340

  Method 2:
  You can scan System File Checker to fix corrupted files.
  Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker (Sfc.exe)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310747

  Reference:
  File system (CFS) Checker
  http://www.Microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/proddocs/en-us/system_file_checker.mspx?mfr=true

  If you need help with this issue or other problems related to Windows Operating System, keep us informed. We will be happy to help you.

• On the computer of the opening, this message: c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe.

  I searched the drivers and utilities cd that came w/my computer and the operating system cd and do not find this file there.  Don't know what to do from this point on.  Cannot remove programs without this file.  Thanks for any help!

  When you try to open a control panel applet, 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.

  If the file is actually missing, it was probably quarantined (actually deleted) by some program antivirus or antimalware you use.

  You might want to reconsider some anti-virus or anti-malware software, you use and whether or not they are effective to protect your system.

  You can look in the c:\windows\system32 folder and see if the file is actually missing or not, but if it is really missing, you must replace it somehow.

  Since the file is one of the protected files 3498 who cares about XP, needed a backup copy of the file on your system in a few other cases.  You must do what the message says and search for the file.

  Click Start, search, for files and folders... and in the search box, enter:

  Rundll32.exe

  The click the search button to search for you the hard drive for a copy of the missing file.

  You can find a copy of the file that is missing in these folders:

  c:\Windows\System32\dllcache
  c:\windows\ServicePackFiles\i386

  If you find a copy in one of these two files, copy and paste it in the c:\windows\system32 folder.  There may be other files rundll32.exe on your system of MS updates, but they can only be those you need (they could work maybe).

  Answered in the affirmative if invited to replace the existing file.

  If you cannot find a copy of the file in one of these two places, there is one on my SkyDrive, you can download.  Here's how:

  I downloaded a copy of XP Pro SP3 file you need on my SkyDrive (everyone has a SkyDrive for file sharing).

  You can download it 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:
  https://SkyDrive.live.com/?CID=6a7e789cab1d6f39&ID=6A7E789CAB1D6F39! 311

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

  When you download the file (especially if you use Internet Explorer), when you get a chance to save the file, your browser is unable to save the file with an extension (by example, .exe, .dll, .cpl, .sys, .zip, etc) then you will need to manually add the extension appropriate to the file when you download the file before you save it.

  You can download the file without the extension, and then rename the file to add the appropriate extension.  You do not want to use a file called rundll32 when the name of the file should really be called rundll32.exe (if the downloaded file has no extension, you will need to change the name of the file to add the appropriate extension to make it work.

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

  Note that advice to run sfc/scannow will not replace a file rundll32.exe missing in the system32 folder.  If you need to prove that to yourself, I also have instructions for it.

• can't c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe to run on my windows xp

  Original title: windows xp

  can't c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe to run on my windows xp

  Hi carolreynolds,

  ·         When exactly do you get this error message?

  ·         What is the full error message?

  ·         You did changes to the computer before the show?

  ·         Are you able to boot to the desktop?

  Answer with the information required to help more.

  You can also see the article:

  Suggestions for a question on the help forums

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555375

  For reference:

  Cannot find the Rundll32.exe file when you open Control Panel

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/812340

• Windows XP - "Windows\system32\rundll32.exe" is missing

  Cannot perform operations of control panel because the Windows\system32\rundll32.exe file is mmissing.

  Hello
  I suggest that you try the steps in the link below to fix the problem.
  Cannot find the Rundll32.exe file when you open Control Panel
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/812340

• I can't restart are go to a program such that pokerstars is what coms not found up/C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe

  I keep getting with the C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe not found when I try to open a site like pokerstars.net and when I try too clean disk are the system restore it says open and I do not know with what

  Hi frank riley,.

  -Did you change on your computer before this problem?

  Follow the steps listed in the article below and check if the problem is resolved.

  Cannot find the Rundll32.exe file when you open Control Panel

  For other questions open programs, it could be due to corruption of files association.

  Follow the steps in this link to fix the problem.

  Cannot open files with extensions such as.exe, .com, and.lnk on a Windows XP-based computer

  Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

• The desktop icons do not work, error associated with: c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe

  original title: c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe problem

  my desktop icon does not... "If I try to open any application a messege always apper" open with "a list of program... when I try to open the Control Panel control panel open, but when I try to open Add / Remove program error appear c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe application not found. and now is the worst new appers message "this file has no program associated with it for performing this action. create an association in the folder options panel"Please I need help, nothing works on my laptop is xp :-(

  Hi kipepeoliciousslemani,
   
  This problem occurs because of a missing or corrupted Rundll32.exe file. This problem can also be caused by a virus.
   
  Follow the steps listed in the article for this problem:
   
  Cannot find the Rundll32.exe file when you open Control Panel

• I keep getting "C\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe" when I try to do something in the 'Control Panel'. How can I solve this problem?

  I keep getting "C\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe" when I try to do something in the 'Control Panel'. How can I solve this problem?

  Hello

  · Do you remember all the recent changes on the computer before the show?

  · What is the service pack installed?

  · What is the number and the model of the computer

  Try the steps listed in the link below and check off the results: cannot find the Rundll32.exe file when you open the control panel: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/812340