Visual C++ Runtime Errors

[Charles Samet]

Hey all...

I've been following old posts on this group regarding this problem. But
incase I missed something, I thought I would post a question to see what
suggestions you guys have.

My girlfriend's grandmother ended up downloading some type of spyware, and
some search bars, then started getting the "Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime
Error" anytime she booted up the computer while each application attempted
to access the internet. Also, running Internet Explorer causes this error.
Essentially, I am stuck without any internet access on that PC at all. I
did also go so far as to re-install Windows 98 SE on top of itself to
hopefully repair whatever was damaged, though this didn't help either.

So I'm home right now downloading as many utilities as I can think of -
AdAware, Visual C++ Runtime files, etc. I'll go back over later this
weekend to try and resolve the issue.

Any other suggestions on what I might need to do to get her up and running
again?

Charlie

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Charles

You may have a hijacker, malware, spyware or parasites on your system
causing this problem. Thus, in addition to running your updated anti-virus
program, you should do the following to be sure none of these are present on
your system. Although you may have already run one or more of the programs,
please do so again according to the instructions below. Some variants of
malware can replicate themselves over and over if not removed properly.
Please follow all instructions carefully to be sure your system is
thoroughly cleaned:

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Be sure to run CWShredder, Ad-aware and Spybot.
Also be sure to use the HijackThis. Please do not post your log to this
newsgroup, but to the SpywareInfo or the Aumha HiJackThis forums
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30, to allow the experts there to
evaluate your log and advise you of the necessary steps to clean your
system.

CAUTION!!!!! Before you try to remove spyware using any of the programs
below, download a copy of LSPFIX from any of the following sites:
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
(if your OS is Win2k or XP) The process of removing certain malware may kill
your internet connection. If this should occur, this program, LSPFIX, will
enable you to regain your connection.

Also, get a copy of WINSOCKXPFIX available at:
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
and
WinsockXP Fix- WinXP
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
Also, with instructions, at
http://www.iup.edu/house/resnet/winfix.shtm
also
From LavaSoft- all versions of Windows-
http://digital-solutions.co.uk/lavasoft/whndnfix.zip
also ....
(NOTE: It is reported that in XP SP2, the command netsh winsock reset
will fix this problem without the need for these programs.)

or ........

Winsock Fix Utility
http://www.dfwonline.net/files/WinsockFix.zip

and......

NOTE: If you can not download these programs from the Internet, if your PC
has CD read capabilities, go to another computer with CD-ROM burning
capabilities. Create a folder on the hard drive of the other computer called
HOLD, download the programs to that folder, then burn that folder to a CD.
Copy the HOLD folder to your HD and then install the programs from there
and run them. After you have IE access again, update all programs where
possible to get the latest definitions and run them again in Safe Mode to be
sure there are no lingering items on the system.


If the problem still exists after fully scanning with the above, the try the
following:


Look in the Add/Remove for a file called CommonName and uninstall it. If it
is not there, then check C:\program files\common name. If there, highlight
it, hold down Shift key and hit Delete. If not, run a Search for CommonName
and if found, delete it. You may need to use the Reg Cleaner to remove the
files from the Registry:
See here:
http://www.webmasterfree.com/regcleaner.html

also...

C++ Runtime Libraries Problem

You may be having a conflict with msvcrt.dll (or one of its variants),
perhaps maybe mfc.dll

msvcrt.dll = Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime library
mfc.dll = Microsoft Foundation Classes

You could replace or install the runtime files.
Download the msvcrtXX.dll files here:
http://www.freewarefiles.com/category/library2.htm

also............

Standard C++ Library Frequently Asked Questions
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...port/kb/articles/Q154/4/19.ASP&NoWebContent=1


If these steps do not resolve your problem, please post back to this thread
with the details and any error messages.

Hope this helps

Jan
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Hey all...

C++ Runtime Libraries Problem

You may be having a conflict with msvcrt.dll (or one of its variants),
perhaps maybe mfc.dll

msvcrt.dll = Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime library
mfc.dll = Microsoft Foundation Classes

You could replace or install the runtime files.
Download the msvcrtXX.dll files here:
http://www.freewarefiles.com/category/library2.htm

Err Msg: Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Runtime Error...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=/servicedesks/bin/kbsearch.asp?Article=206516

also............

Standard C++ Library Frequently Asked Questions
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...port/kb/articles/Q154/4/19.ASP&NoWebContent=1