Error message on startup???!!!!

[Glynn]

Recently whenever i start up my computer i get an error
message saying:

"Cannot find the file 'C:\WINNT\system32\System32.exe'(or
one of its components).Make sure the path and filename are
correct and that all required libraries are available."

What does this mean and what can i do to resolve the
problem??? Please help!!
Cheers
Glynn

 

[Dave Patrick]

Believe it's a trojan virus or possibly the remnants of one.

 

[Guest]

what does that mean and how do i resolve it???

-----Original Message-----
Believe it's a trojan virus or possibly the remnants of one.

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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]

Recently whenever i start up my computer i get an error
message saying:

"Cannot find the file 'C:\WINNT\system32 \System32.exe'(or
one of its components).Make sure the path and filename are
correct and that all required libraries are available."

What does this mean and what can i do to resolve the
problem??? Please help!!
Cheers
Glynn

.

 

[Dave Patrick]

1.) Run an up to date anti-virus scan.
2.) Start\Settings\Control Panel\Administrative Tools\Computer
Management(Local)\System Information\Software Environment\Startup
Programs|View|Advanced, then in the "Location" column, you'll find the path
to the "Startup" location either in the "Startup" directories or from the
registry's "Run" keys.

%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
%USERPROFILE%\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

You can delete the shortcuts that you no longer want to run.


HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

You can delete the string value for the program you no longer want to run.