RUNDLL32.exe fault

[Guest]

When I attempt to perform different functions under options (like clearing
the History folder, changing the size of the TIF folder, etc) IE 6.0 stops
responding and I get the message, RUNDLL32.exe is not responding. Then when I
go to task manager to stop the process, the note RUNDLL32.exe is trying to
respond as a program" comes up. What sort of mess is this. I would appreciate
any help.

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Mark

You don't mention the version of Windows you are using so I can only guess
at a suggestion. Try the following and see if it helps:

Check for malware, it is a primary cause of this problem. See the very good
information:
http://extremetechsupport.org/forum/showthread.phtml?t=41337

Use the steps here as well:

Courtesy of Frank Saunders -

What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/devioussoftware.mspx

Help with Hijackware
All MS - MVP Sites.
(http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm)
(http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm)
(http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm)
(http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm)
(http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm)

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
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