Fix RUNDLL Error; RUNDLL32 Error Messages at Startup on Windows XP or Vista

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ARE you getting the annoying RUNDLL error message on startup on your Windows Vista or XP machine and want to fix and get rid of it? Are you seeing "The specified module could not be found" message?

Does your computer freeze-up and is painfully SLOW?

Are you thinking : 'Stuff this, I'll just buy a new computer' -- Well, DON'T waste your money!...You'll just find yourself in the same boat a few months from now.

This lens is about showing you WHY you are getting these RUNDLL & RUNDLL32 errors and HOW to fix & repair them easily, speed-up your PC and be protected for good.

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Starting the Job >> Cleaning Up Your Registry 

What the heck is a registry?

The registry is a key component of the Windows operating system. Without it, Windows can't run.

The registry records and contains information and settings for all the hardware, software, users, and preferences on your computer. Whenever you make a change to the Control Panel settings, files or install software ---> the changes are stored in the registry. The operating system continually looks to access this information during its operation.

Over time, the Registry gets bloated, it accumulates old, useless and incorrect records left by incompete installations/uninstallations, application errors, configuration conflicts etc... These lead to system errors such as the RUNDLL error and a slowdown in overall PC performance.

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Ok, So What Is a RUNDLL error? 

Rundll.exe files are system processes directly related to your Windows operating system. These Dll files are a part of vast network of code & data shared by many programs on your computer. They help produce speed and memory efficiency in your operating system by reusing the same code or file to run many functions by various programs. An error occurs when program isn't allowed to access this code.

Hence "the specified module could not be found" message.

It is a common problem so you are not alone. It is estimated that over 90% of computers are affected by registry errors.

It's no wonder that people are constantly complaining that after using their PC for only a short length of time, it no longer works the way it used to.

Why Do I Have These RUNDLL Errors Anyway? 

When the DLL file is missing or becomes corrupted, any application using that file cannot be loaded and produces that annoying RUNDLL error.

The main reasons why you have these RUNDLL error messages and why the dll file has gone missing, are probably :

  • Linked directly to spyware or a virus. This kind of spyware and malware often tries to hijack the files being shared by the RUNDLL file.


  • Linked to invalid entries that exist in your system registry, that might exist because of software you are no longer using or software that was not properly removed.


By removing these invalid entries and by allowing programs sharing the DLL file then to operate efficiently ---> you can significantly increase the speed and performance of your PC.

How Do I Fix a RUNDLL Error? 

To fix a RUNDLL error loading message on startup, you have to stop the process by deleting it from running in the Windows Registry Editor. You have to run the Registry Editor.

To repair it, you can go to your Start menu, Open Run, Type in RegEdit and press Enter.

IMPORTANT:

The Windows Registry is an INTEGRAL part of Windows, so use EXTREME caution in editing the CORRECT registry keys. If you make an error YOU WILL corrupt your entire system.

Go to the Start menu and open Run, type in RegEdit and Enter. 

  1. Open the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE folder

  2. Open "Software" folder

  3. Open "Microsoft" folder

  4. Open "Windows" folder

  5. Open "Currentversion" folder

  6. Click on the Run folder

  7. Click on the WildTangent CDA file (RUNDLL32.exe)

  8. Delete the file by pressing Delete key

RUNDLL Error Message Still There? 

  • Coundn't fix it yourself?


  • Not sure if you did or not?


  • Are you thinking that your PC might be infected with other registry errors and unsure how to fix them?


There is an EASY and INTELLIGENT solution.

A good registry error cleaner such as Registry Easy will automatically fix the root cause of your RUNDLL error.

It will eliminate other errors that you might have as well and significantly speed-up your computer.

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  • The security of registry back-up utilities.


  • Easy removal of invalid program shortcuts, duplicate files and invalid help files.


  • Easy organization of startup programs.


  • Resolution of Windows installer errors.


  • Repair RUNDLL errors.


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  • Removal of ALL DLL errors and runtime errors.


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  • Prevention of PC crashing and system freezes.


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Common RUNDLL and RUNDLL32 exe Error Messages List 

Here is a list of some of the more common RUNDLL errors and RUNDLL32 error messages I've seen. By no means a complete list, so feel free to add...

rundll error loading nvcpl dll
rundll error loading ctmbha dll
rundll error loading cmicnfg cpl
rundll error loading amvo0.dll
rundll error loading gbiehbsb.dll
rundll error loading d0ce0c16b1
rundll32.exe advapi32.dll
rundll32.exe nvmctray.dll
rundll32.exe nview.dll
rundll32 has caused an error in kernel32.dll
rundll32 has caused an error
error loading setupapi.dll
rundll aprvmsoaddin.dll error
rundll16.exe
rundll64.dll.vbs
rundll32 p17.dll
rundll32.exe nvqtwk
rundll64 error
rundll error - component not found
rundll32 has stopped working
rundll32 caused an invalid page fault in
rundll has caused an error in mmsystem.dll
runtime error rundll32 exe

RUNDLL Error vs RUNDLL32 Error 

The same thing?

There is a lot of confusion about RUNDLL error and RUNDLL32 error. Many people are unsure - is this the same thing? Are these errors the same?

The short answer is - yes.

Rundll32 is simply the later development of RUNDLL. DLL's were cantral components of the Microsoft Windows 95 & Windows 98 operating system build which used 16 bit technology.

With the development of the XP and Vista operating systems, that software used 32-bit technology. Incidentally, the latest system Vista uses 64-bit technology.

So, basically what this all means is that Rundll loads and runs 16-bit DLLs, and that Rundll32 does exactly the same for 32-bit DLLs.

Hope that answers many of the questions asked.

Was this Helpful? Do You Have a RUNDLL Error Loading Message? 

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My RUNDLL error message is:

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Ken wrote

Hello My P.c. with the RUNDll problem want let me gain access the the internet. I'm not able to start my P.c. in safe mode as it is rebooting. The problem occured when I was in the middle of restoring my P.C. to an earlier check point and the power went out. when I rebooted my computer and clicked on an internet link saved in my favorites it shows an error occured in a little gray box with a big red X on the left and it shows in the upper most left hand corner above the Big red X RUNDLL then in the middle of the box it says Error loading C:WINDOWSsystem32mshtml.dll How do I fix this problem?

Reply Posted June 19, 2009

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Wil flores wrote

what if i lost my dll32? i mean.. i downloaded this mcafee anitivirus and deleted it automatically by that anitivrus thing.. and now i have this problem The specified module could not be found" .. and now I cant access my internet because of it.. it says "proxy server refused connection".. I really need help.. please

thanks

Reply Posted June 07, 2009

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Gary McLean wrote

Fixed the problem, I removed the error. Thank You

Reply Posted May 17, 2009

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Dan wrote

got message when before i shutdown computer it said rundll32 wasn't responding and it was closing before the computer was alowed to shutdown now when you turn computer back on it says windows wont start up successfully like it was shutdown unproperly and it wasn't i used start>shutdown like normal.

Reply Posted April 27, 2009

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JMN wrote

i get the message C:WINDOWSsystem32muqobawk.dll

The specified module cannot be found

which file should i be deleting?

Reply Posted April 17, 2009

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johnh wrote

I found my rundll error was likely from spyware? I used my spybot scan and found a few items that needed fixed. Now the rundll error is gone. I am not using the XP windows so I am not sure if this will correct those versions. But worth a try ?

Reply Posted March 19, 2009

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johnh wrote

I get a rundll message at windows startup
Specific module not found
error loading c:winnt lwisys_071124.dll

Reply Posted March 16, 2009

beyourownIT wrote

great job on this lens! Ill be rolling this one and adding it to my favorites. Always great info!

Reply Posted February 26, 2009

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cheryl wrote

need help me ....how to fix its! rundll error loading c:progra~1mywebs~1bar1.binmy3plugin.dll..how to fix its!!

Reply Posted February 25, 2009

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dalantau wrote

What if the error message reads as follows:
"Error loading C://users/name of user/APPData/Local/Temp/vtumjcsi.dll"? Which part in registry to be deleted then? thanks for your help.

Reply Posted February 13, 2009

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richierich wrote

[I've had this error message on my computer for the past 4 months ,it was so bad it prevented me from getting into any programs (i couldn't even change the date )I finally resolved it yesterday when i uninstalled system mechanic 7 ,now my computer is as good as new !!

Reply Posted December 27, 2008

ElizabethJeanAllen wrote

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Lizzy

Reply Posted December 23, 2008

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Nanci wrote

upon start up, message is Run DLL error loadingC:program~1mywebs~1bar1.binM3PLUGIN.DLL
The specified module could not be found.
My flash player won't work either...I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling it...Is there a connection?

Reply Posted November 28, 2008

nancydodds1 wrote

You had a good experience on rundll error. Nice explanation. My 5 stars for you. And thanks for sharing the valuable information.

Reply Posted October 24, 2008

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sirry wrote

rundll error: error loading: C:windowssystem32j3261839.dll The specified module could not be found.

Reply Posted October 19, 2008

Juleecommunications wrote

hey nice lens, you explained about rundll error message. its the good explanation. but i have a problem like insufficient memory is coming at every time when i start my system. try to gather about this problem and you can add this to your lens. so that the visitors know the solutions easily.

Reply Posted October 16, 2008

A_RovingReporter wrote

I had this problem before. The next time I have it, this will be the lens I look for. I'm giving it five stars and favoriting it.

Reply Posted October 08, 2008

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James wrote

My rundll32 error comes up as..

rundll32.exe application error
the application failed to initialize properly (oxc0000005)

please help?

Reply Posted September 28, 2008

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mark wrote

wxebaldg.dll missing. Pls help me!!!!!

Reply Posted September 27, 2008

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vincent campbell wrote

my error mess is:
error loading c:windowssystem32goMFDSjy.dll

Reply Posted September 25, 2008

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Switch to SE LINUX guys, this stuff doesn't happen....

That is what the Corps is doing

Semper Fi

Reply Posted September 24, 2008

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chriscfive wrote

bpoxaeoe.dll

Reply Posted September 06, 2008

SemperFidelis wrote

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Reply Posted September 03, 2008

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Ash wrote

What do u do for this error msg?

Windows host process(rundll32.exe) has stoped working!

Appreciate any help
Thankx

Reply Posted August 26, 2008

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Elizabeth_Torres wrote

I'm not much of a techie type, but this information is presented so anyone can understand it, nice work!

Reply Posted August 16, 2008

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Farmin wrote

"uguinron.dll modelue could not be found "
please help

Reply Posted August 11, 2008

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Cameron wrote

My RunDLL messages are:

C:/Users/Cameron/AppData/Local/Temp/uRLbyvtS.dll

and

C:/Users/Cameron/AppData/Local/Temp/nnnmkIJc.dll

and when i go to the location i cant find any wild tangent files either.

PLEASE HELP

superbadcam@yahoo.com

Reply Posted August 04, 2008

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Ronny wrote

I need some help:
my control panel can't be used, error message :
RUNDLL32.exe - APLICATION ERROR
the application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000005) Click on OK to terminate the application.
It's a virus,malware, or just a windows registry problems? How could I repaired without reinstall or formating my harddisk?
Thx b4

Reply Posted August 02, 2008

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troy wrote

how do i stop the error loading wnfptsfs.dll

Reply Posted August 01, 2008

sstoark wrote

I tried RegCure it worked..

Reply Posted July 18, 2008

romyraut wrote

I usually get the RUNDLL error, now I know what has been happening,

Reply Posted July 18, 2008

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Janet wrote

Thank you. I finally fixed this rundll error and my PC seems to be faster.
Thanks,
Janet

Reply Posted July 17, 2008

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james wrote

Upon startup, I get the RUNDLL Error message "error loading C:windowssystem32ffvirqlk.dll....how to fix it?help me pls...tnx in advance

Reply Posted July 04, 2008

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Daniel wrote

I have a rundll error loading a file called qommhwh.dll or something like that it was a virus that kaspersky deleted

Reply Posted June 08, 2008

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alex wrote

i keep getting error loading C:/windows/system32/smocsewd.dll and C:/windows/system32/vntfptsj.dll what are these and how do i fix it

Reply Posted June 07, 2008

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maksud wrote

thanks. it's work

Reply Posted May 23, 2008

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Mike wrote

I get there different RUNDLL messages.......I also had to download that smithfraudfix tool to remove a virus so it might be virus related.

Reply Posted May 22, 2008

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sean wrote

error loading module atryeujf.dll

Reply Posted May 16, 2008

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chris percy wrote

i have a rundll error: error loading C:~fccbbaab.dll module could not be found and
C:~pmNFyVL.dll module could not be found errors

any help guys.

Reply Posted May 07, 2008

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John wrote

My RUNDLL error message is: Error loading C:ProgramFilesCommonFilesParetologicUUS2UUS.dll

My email address: jmichel@satx.rr.com

Reply Posted April 28, 2008

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Sagar wrote

hi i am using windows vista and it says...error loading... could not be found...
i opened the registry as u said n then under the run folder i dont see the WildTangent CDA file...what is that?? thanks

Reply Posted April 22, 2008

riff999 wrote

Very useful information. Thanks.
~Jane

Reply Posted March 19, 2008

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Darchy wrote

I am running windows Vista home premium an upon startup recently i have been gettin the messege RunDLL Error loading C:UsersDHDCDA~1AppdataLocalTempwvurp.dll
The specified module could not be found
I have scanned with your recomended ErrorSmart and it says I have almost 1000 errors so hopefully when i fix it using that it will be fine thanks a lot for all the info extreamly helpful cheers

Reply Posted March 17, 2008

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Nima wrote

I can't open any exe file
what can I do ?

Reply Posted March 13, 2008

thomasz wrote

I always get this error. I hate when this happens. Don't know what to do or what I did wrong. Thanks for the lens.

Cheers

Reply Posted January 28, 2008

margin-strategies wrote

taylor, you can clean it up. By cleaning up your registry you are allowing programs sharing the DLL file to operate more efficiently and thus you speed up your PC.

What could have caused the problem? You may have been downloading various software/programs and then didn't uninstall it properly - thus building those invalid entries in your registry.

Reply Posted January 21, 2008

Danster wrote

Hey
Great Info, i rated it 5 stars. Look at my lens satellite TV on PC.
Rate my lens !
Dan

Reply Posted January 21, 2008

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jackson wrote

i get the rundll has stopped working, is there any way i can fix this for free

Reply Posted January 20, 2008

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taylor wrote

Upon startup, I get the RUNDLL Error message "error loading C:windowssystem32jfomgybc.dll". I deleted it in the registry...Is there anything else I can do? What caan cause this problem to begin with?

Reply Posted January 19, 2008

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