rundll32.exe preventing comp from shutting down

[Alan]

Hi,

Got a problem that every time i try to shut down my PC i get the
message that rundll32.exe is closing but it will not close at all and
i cannot shut down windows properly as a result. Anyone got any ideas
?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

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| Hi,
|
| Got a problem that every time i try to shut down my PC i get the
| message that rundll32.exe is closing but it will not close at all and
| i cannot shut down windows properly as a result. Anyone got any ideas
| ?

 

[phugoid]

from what i know, rundll32.exe is something u dont want running. so see
if u can uncheck it in MSCONFIG in the RUN menu. also run
anti-spam/adware programs if u have em (u should anywaz!).....
thats my advise, hope it helps...Good Luck

george

 

[Ron Martell]

from what i know, rundll32.exe is something u dont want running. so see
if u can uncheck it in MSCONFIG in the RUN menu. also run
anti-spam/adware programs if u have em (u should anywaz!).....
thats my advise, hope it helps...Good Luck

That is totally incorrect. Rundll32.exe is a standard Windows
component and it is quite normal to find it being used by legitimate
applications.

Unfortunately it is also quite common to find it also used by viruses,
trojans, spyware and other assorted scumware products.

Therefore the correct procedure is to first identify exactly what that
particular rundll32.exe item is for, where it comes from, and then
undertake appropriate remedial action.


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
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