WINNT\System32\System32.exe seems to be lost!

[Michael]

I am recieving an error on start up (after XP has
started) stating unable to find WINNT\System32
\System32.exe. It does not seem to cause any serious
problems, but I expect that it will. Any Ideas?
Thanks a bunch

MJS

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

I am recieving an error on start up (after XP has
started) stating unable to find WINNT\System32
\System32.exe. It does not seem to cause any serious
problems, but I expect that it will. Any Ideas?
Thanks a bunch

MJS

Michael

The file System32.exe is a virus file. What probably happened is that your
anti-virus program removed this virus, but left a pointer to the file that
it deleted.

Go to Start/Run and type: msconfig and press OK.

Look in the Start Up tab for a reference to this file. Remove the check mark
from that entry.

--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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[Kelly]

In addition to Ronnie's expert advice, run this script:

Remove KWBot.Worm (cmd32.exe/system32) Line 178 - Right hand side:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

 

[Michael]

I would like to thank both of you for the excellent
advice and prompt replies. Thank you both.
Michael

-----Original Message-----
In addition to Ronnie's expert advice, run this script:

Remove KWBot.Worm (cmd32.exe/system32) Line 178 - Right hand side:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

Michael

The file System32.exe is a virus file. What probably happened is that your
anti-virus program removed this virus, but left a pointer to the file that
it deleted.

Go to Start/Run and type: msconfig and press OK.

Look in the Start Up tab for a reference to this file.

Remove the check
mark

from that entry.

--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

Please reply to the newsgroup so all may benefit.

.

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

I would like to thank both of you for the excellent
advice and prompt replies. Thank you both.

Michael

Your most Welcome. Post back if you need more help.
--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

Please reply to the newsgroup so all may benefit.

 

[Rich Barry]

Michael, check here System32.exe is a Virus.
http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/win2000/n1058798369