I cannot open property settings and add/remove programs.

[ben]

Every time I open add/remove programs or property setting, I always end up to
an error cause by the rundll32.exe and it needs to cloase.
I need some help. Thanks

 

[Malke]

ben wrote:
> Every time I open add/remove programs or property setting, I always end up to
> an error cause by the rundll32.exe and it needs to cloase.
> I need some help. Thanks

What makes you think this is caused by a virus? Did you get a virus
warning from your antivirus program? If yes, what was the exact text of
the warning and what av program/version are you using?

In the meantime, make sure the computer is clean:

Go through these general malware removal steps systematically -
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

Include scanning with David Lipman's Multi_AV and follow instructions to
do all scans in Safe Mode. Please see the special Notes regarding using
Multi_AV in Vista.

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Multi-AV - instructions
http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/sicherheit/35905/multi_av_scanning_tool.html
- download site

The site is in German but David's tool is in English so don't let that
worry you. Scroll all the way down to almost the bottom of the page and
you'll see a box titled "Infos Zum Download - Multi-AV Scanning Tool".
You'll see "Download von www pctipp.ch" and the live link to download
Multi_AV.

You can also check to see if there are targeted removal steps for your
malware here:
Bleeping Computer removal how-to's -
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum55.html

When all else fails, run HijackThis and post your log in one of the
specialty forums listed at the first link above (not here, please).

Not all tools used will work in Vista and you will need to run them
elevated. If you are unable to remove the infection by following the
general steps, register at one of the HijackThis forums as suggested.

Standard caveat: If the procedures look too complex - and there is no
shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a
professional computer repair shop (not your local version of
BigComputerStore/GeekSquad). Please be aware that not all local shops
are skilled at removing malware and even if they are, your computer may
be so infested that Windows will need to be clean-installed. Have all
your data backed up before you take the machine into a shop.

If after going through the systematic scanning process you find the
machine to be virus/malware-free but the problem still exists, then come
back with more details per these sites:

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Usenet
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 - How to Ask a Question


Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

 

[Volodymyr Shcherbyna]

Sounds like an issue with appwiz.cpl extension in your windows. This DLL
file is responsible for managing applications. It resides in System32
folder. Try to load it manually using run as box:

control appwiz.cpl

Does the problem remains? If so, then the problem can be one of the
following:

0. file is absent
1. file is damaged by any virus
2. this is a bug of microsoft

In any case, run windows update and windows file protection tool
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/222193)

--
Volodymyr
NG tips:
http://msmvps.com/blogs/v_scherbina/pages/microsoft-newsgroups-tips.aspx
"ben" <ben@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Every time I open add/remove programs or property setting, I always end up
> to
> an error cause by the rundll32.exe and it needs to cloase.
> I need some help. Thanks

 

[smughal4202000@yahoo.co.in]

On Jan 1, 9:06 am, ben <b...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> Every time I open add/remove programs or property setting, I always end up to
> an error cause by the rundll32.exe and it needs to cloase.
> I need some help. Thanks