rundll32 missing startup - computer very slow - cannot access anyt

[Guest]

Hello All,

When I boot XP SP1 on my computer, I get an error stating that rundll32
cannot be found. I tried booting from Norton System CD to scan for a virus,
but nothing was found. I tried going to a system restore point (in safe
mode), but I get the same message. On that note, safe mode works fine and I
can get around my system just fine. I have info on this thing that I do not
want to lose. What should I try next?

I do not know if this is related, but when I flip the psu switch on the back
of the tower to on, the computer starts to boot. It has never done this
before. I was always had to push the power button at the front of the system.
Any relation?

Many Thanks

 

[WTC]

You probably have an orphaned startup up entry which is causing the Rundll32
error message..

Download Autoruns from Sysinternal to your Desktop.

http://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/Autoruns.html

Extract the Autoruns Zip file contents to a folder. Double-click
"Autoruns.exe". Click on the "Everything" tab. Remove any entries that
mention "File Not Found" by right-clicking the entry to select Delete.

Restart the Computer and see if the Rundll32 message is gone.