start up

[mfred10]

I have added some updates to my windows XP to help clean up my computer and
allow for faster operation. All is better but now on start up an error
message appears,,,,
Rundll, error loading C Program Files Wild Tangent, module could not be found.
How can I get rid of this on start up?
Thanks

 

[Ron Badour]

Start menu, Run, type: msconfig and click OK. Click the startup tab
and look for a wild tangent entry. Remove the mark, OK and reboot. When a
screen appears, check the box to not show the screen again and OK.

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Regards

Ron Badour
MS MVP
Windows Desktop Experience

 

[Gerry]

mfred10

Have your recently removed Wild Tangent?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WildTangent

You most likely have not removed the Start Up item.

Many programmes are set to load on StartUp when they this is not
necessary. You should look within the programme to see if you can change
it so that they load on demand when needed. To identify what loads when
you boot use Autoruns (freeware from Microsoft).

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/ProcessesAndThreads/Autoruns.mspx

With Autoruns you can uncheck an item, which disables it from
starting,or you can right click an item and then delete it. If you
uncheck youcan recheck to re-enable the item. It is a much safer
approach than editing the Registry and better than using msconfig..
Another useful feature of the programme is that you can right click an
item and select Search Online to get information about the item
selected.

Memory usage is not the only area you should examine. Errors occurring
during the boot process can cause over long boot times.

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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[ju.c]

One of these tips should do it...


Check these Registry keys for its entry with a path that contains
spaces, but no quotes.

To open the Registry Editor, open the Run box and enter: regedit

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

Example:
C:\Program Files\program path\app.exe /switch

Change to:
"C:\Program Files\program path\app.exe" /switch

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Check for it in the "Run" keys and the "SharedDLLs" key
in the registry:

To start the Registry Editor, open the Run box and enter:
regedit

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SharedDlls]

If found, delete it.

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StartupRun 30-70 KB (Freeware)
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/strun.html

"You can Edit, disable, enable and delete startup entries.
You can also save a list of startup items to a text or html
file, and even add a new startup entry to the Registry."


ju.c

 

[mfred10]

Thanks for the help.
I down loaded Autoruns but I cant see how-where to actually run it. I see
the files but am unsure how to use the program?
thanks

 

[Gerry]

mfred10

Right click on autoruns.exe in Windows Explorer and select Send to, Desktop
(Create shortcut).
"C:\Program Files\Autoruns\autoruns.exe"

Any time you want to use Autoruns just double click on the Desktop Shortcut.

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

[mfred10]

Thanks for the great help.
I was handed a "short stack" when it comes to computers-lol
In using Autoruns there are so many programs, etc that show up in there.
Some to me are obivous that I can stop from running but most of them I am
unsure of.
Is there a way to know which ones I can uncheck and the ones I shouldnt?
Just trying to get a start up, up and running in less than 4 or 5 minutes.
My system is several years old and guess things have been added over time
that i really dont need.
Thanks again.

 

[Gerry]

mfred10

Your question is not easy to answer.

The utility provides the best list of software that start when you boot. In
general terms leave the Services alone. Otherwise it can be useful when you
uninstall an application and removal leaves the start up item in place. If
you are unsure about an item search online for more information. Also ask
questions here. Remember you can disable the item to see what the
implications are. Doing that makes it easy to reverse the change if needs
must.

You can often see items containing the words "File missing". These need
investigating. They indicate either an application you have uninstalled or a
programme that is not functioning properly. They can also be a remnant of
malware left behind by your security programme after dealing with the active
part of the malware.

You may find the odd programme where you do not need it to start every time
you boot. Otherwise exercise extreme caution whilst you slowly get to
understand the role each item plays in making your computer function
properly.

You should look for Wild Tangent, which is the reason I suggested you try
Autoruns. This is the Registry key

HKLM\..\Run: [WildTangent CDA] RUNDLL32.exe "C:\Program
Files\WildTangent\Apps\CDA\cdaEngine0400.dll",cdaEngineMain


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Hope this helps.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

[mfred10]

Thanks again for the information.
I will take it slow and learn what I can about the different files, programs
etc before I delete or disable any of them.
The info at this site is awesome as I go through the different questions and
answers.
Thanks Gerry and to everyone else!
--
mfred10

mfred10

Your question is not easy to answer.

The utility provides the best list of software that start when you boot. In
general terms leave the Services alone. Otherwise it can be useful when you
uninstall an application and removal leaves the start up item in place. If
you are unsure about an item search online for more information. Also ask
questions here. Remember you can disable the item to see what the
implications are. Doing that makes it easy to reverse the change if needs
must.

You can often see items containing the words "File missing". These need
investigating. They indicate either an application you have uninstalled or a
programme that is not functioning properly. They can also be a remnant of
malware left behind by your security programme after dealing with the active
part of the malware.

You may find the odd programme where you do not need it to start every time
you boot. Otherwise exercise extreme caution whilst you slowly get to
understand the role each item plays in making your computer function
properly.

You should look for Wild Tangent, which is the reason I suggested you try
Autoruns. This is the Registry key

HKLM\..\Run: [WildTangent CDA] RUNDLL32.exe "C:\Program
Files\WildTangent\Apps\CDA\cdaEngine0400.dll",cdaEngineMain


--


Hope this helps.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Thanks for the great help.
I was handed a "short stack" when it comes to computers-lol
In using Autoruns there are so many programs, etc that show up in
there. Some to me are obivous that I can stop from running but most
of them I am unsure of.
Is there a way to know which ones I can uncheck and the ones I
shouldnt? Just trying to get a start up, up and running in less than
4 or 5 minutes. My system is several years old and guess things have
been added over time that i really dont need.
Thanks again.