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eboyle

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November 24th, 2007 22:00

Latitude D600 winXP, Can't open Control Panel folder

When I click on the Control Panel to open the folder or if i click on the time in the bottom right corner to open the calender this is what pops up:  
 
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.
 
I'm not sure if something got deleted or if something is wrong with my computer.  If anyone could possibly give me a solution to this problem that would be great.
 
eboyle

jwhiteheadcc

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November 26th, 2007 00:00

1st, look at this article on Control Panel not being able to find RunDll32.exe:  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/812340/en-us
 
2nd, go here to learn how to restore missing/corrupt system files in XP:  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310747
 
For 98, same(for others reading this):  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/185836
 
3rd, make sure to read about this problem that sounds the same:  http://discussions.virtualdr.com/archive/index.php/t-196800.html
 
 
If you can't get this solved after restoring the files, or the file becomes corrupt again, I'd say you might have malware.  They often replace/delete other files, especially system files like Rundll32.exe.  I've also seen Rundii32.exe with the i's capitolized - they look the same in Windows Explorer. 
 
You might be stuck calling a computer technician and having it fixed.  I hope you solve your problem, Joe.
 

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