wininet errors

[Guest]

using: windows xp home sp2

while trying to run various programs including help and support i get an
error that says: the procedure entry point internetgetsecurityinfobyurlw
could not be located in the dynamic link library WININET.dll
please help

 

[Malke]

using: windows xp home sp2

while trying to run various programs including help and support i get
an error that says: the procedure entry point
internetgetsecurityinfobyurlw could not be located in the dynamic link
library WININET.dll
please help

Please troubleshoot for malware by following these steps systematically:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

The wininet.dll is often infected by malware.

If after you've done the initial malware troubleshooting you find the
machine is clean, then post back with more information about your
system. Refer to this link for what details should be included in the
post:

http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

Malke

 

[govigov]

do a sfc /scannow and see what happens.....