Windows cannot find c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe Missing entry: runDLLEntry

Found 14 windows boxes are open and running in the background that rather slows down the operation of the computer.  Not sure if above the entrance that comes up when I go to the line is the cause.   Help

Go to the control panel
Folder options
View tab
Highlight: uncheck "Hide protected operating system files" and click on apply, click OK

Go to the menu 'start '. Click on 'my computer '.
Double-click the disk "C:".
Double-click the "Windows" folder
Double-click on the "System 32" folder.
Double-click the "Dllcache" folder
Locate the Rundll32.exe file, right-click on it and select "copy".
Click on the 'Back' button in Windows Explorer to return to the "System 32" folder.
Right-click any open space, and then click "Paste".

Back to: check "Hide protected operating system files" and click on apply, click OK

If rundll32.exe is not in the dllcache folder do the following:

Press the Windows Logo keys and run R to open the control box.
Type: sfc/scannow and click OK.  (there is a space between c and /)
Insert the operating system CD when you are prompted.
Windows will replace any missing files.

Return to the dllcache file rundll32.exe should now be there, copy it, then paste it into

the "System 32" folder.

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