RUNDLL error message on start up

[Guest]

When I start my computer I receive the following error message:

"RUNDLL error loading C:\Program Files\Wild
Tangent\Apps\CDA\cdaEngine0400.dll"

I believe "Wild Tangent" is from a group of games that were once downloaded
on my computer which have since been deleted.
How can I now get rid of this error message and ensure the games are off my
computer?

 

[Nikhil Bendre]

Hi,

Start->Run-> msconfig.exe
Click Startup Tab
Uncheck required app.
Restart the system.

With Regards,
Nikhil Bendre

 

[S.Sengupta]

It's associated with malware -wild tangent, or a residual from
removing that malware. See this link:

http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/library/wildtangent/index.phtml

Run these programs to check for spyware/malware. Run all the latest
versions in safe mode.


Cwshredder
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html

Ad-aware SE
http://www.lavasoftusa.com


Spybot Search and Destroy
http://www.safer-networking.org


regards,
ssg MS-MVP

 

[Kelly]

In addition to what has been suggested:

Run Ad-Aware SE, Spybot and HijackThis:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads31.html

Note: Update each program, once installed, before running.

Good luck!

--
All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

 

[Guest]

Hello Nikhil and thank you for your quick response. I have been unable to
reply until now, sorry for the delay. Anyway, I tried your suggestion of
running msconfig. However, when I restarted the computer I received the
following message:

"You have used the System Configuration Utility to make changes to the way
windows starts. The System Configuration Utiltiy is currently in Diagnostic
or Selective Startup mode, causing this message to be displayed and the
utility to run every time Windows starts.
Choose the Normal Startup mode on the General tab to start Windows normally
and undo the changes you made using System Config Utility.
(Check box) Don't show this message or launch the System Configuration
Utility when Windows start."

Since I didn't know what to do I put it back to "Normal" startup. Therefore,
the message still appears.

To the others that replied,
Thank you and I will try your suggestions and see if that works and let you
know.

Bye for now,
Krissy

 

[Guest]

Thank you S. Sengupta. The information on your link was very informative,
easy to follow and helpful.
I used the Wild Tangent uninstall download and it was successful. I couldn't
find the variable file you talked about, but the error message has now gone
and I think that is ok?
I did have Spybot Search and Destroy, I deleted the file from its "Recovery"
also. However, I never ran it in safe mode before. I have done so and it
picked up and cleared another file.
Thank you again for all your help.

 

[Guest]

Hello Kelly,
thank you for you help. I did have Spybot Search and Destroy, I deleted the
file from its "Recovery" also. However, I never ran it in safe mode before.
I have done so and it picked up and cleared another file.
Thank you again for all your help.