Unknown startup item

[LEE]

Every time Windows starts I get an error message from
RUNDLL that it's unable to run a file called "fldrclnr.dll"
I don't know what process is trying to start: there is
nothing about it in MSConfig/Startup nor can I find the
file anywhere in the Registry.

There don't seem to be any ill effects once I get rid of
the message, except that my "Disk Cleanup" utility doesn't
work and this file sounds like it's a "folder cleaner."

Guidance would be appreciated.

 

[Guest]

Already did that -- I have several copies of the file but
there's no information on it.

What I need to know is what's trying to *start* it.

 

[Malke]

Already did that -- I have several copies of the file but
there's no information on it.

What I need to know is what's trying to *start* it.

Have you scanned with a current antivirus (version no earlier than 2003)
using updated definitions? Have you scanned for spyware? Here are
general malware removal steps:

What does a scan with a current antivirus program (meaning a version not
earlier than 2003 using updated virus definitions) show? Also, remove
spyware with Spybot Search & Destroy from www.safer-networking.org and
Ad-aware from www.lavasoftusa.com. Be sure to update these programs
before running them. These programs are free, so run them both since
they complement each other. It is best to run antivirus and spyware
removal tools in Safe Mode. You may also want to run CWShredder and
HijackThis from http://aumha.org/freeware.htm. Although CWShredder is
no longer being updated, it will still clean older variants of the
CoolWebSearch malware. A combination of HijackThis and About:Buster
(http://www.majorgeeks.com) works well in removing homepage hijackers.
Please read the instructions carefully. Make sure you are able to see
all hidden files and extensions (View tab in Folder Options). Also,
make sure you've visited Windows Update and applied all security
patches. Do not install driver updates from Windows Update. Make sure
you are running a firewall.

Malke