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Can't seem to fix RUNDLL error

by GandWuser Sep 2, 2010 10:52AM PDT

Hello.

I have been having trouble with a RUNDLL error lately. The location it can't get to is C:\WINDOWS\dyprdsv.dll. However, I can't seem to find a way to fix it. I have tried deleting the WildTangent CDA thing that all the guides talk about, and I can't find that to fix it. Also, dyprdsv.dll brings up no results when I Google searched it, so I don't know what it is. Also, when ever it pops up, another rundll32.exe shows up in Control Panel.

I am using a Dell Dimension E510, which itself is running Windows XP Media Center Edition.

Thanks if anyone can help,
GandWuser

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It's usually MALWARE.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Sep 2, 2010 10:59AM PDT

Malware often picks a random name and if there is a startup item left over it's painless to fix with the right tool. Let's try HIJACKTHIS from http://download.cnet.com/Trend-Micro-HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10227353.html

Now run that, the scan button and see if you find that dll. You can check off that item and remove it.
Bob

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Re:It's usually MALWARE

by GandWuser Sep 2, 2010 11:06AM PDT

Hmm, I think that might have worked. I'll check next time I start the system up and post if it worked or not.

Gand

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