rundll error on every application

[axel1]

When ever i open any application i get this message :

Error loading C:WINDOWS\ system32\ ctrlpan.dll

What it this can any one help ? Is this a virus ?

[deoWo]

See this thread for more help : RunDLL error when starting vista
Rundll error message
http://forums.techarena.in/vista-security/916510.htm
http://forums.techarena.in/ms-office-support/578933.htm
http://forums.techarena.in/windows-update/1013774.htm

[need Tos]

DLL files form part of a large record of codes and information that are used by many of the programs on your computer system. They are all linked to the Windows Registry and help to enhance the speed and memory effectiveness of your computer by using an identical code to run various tasks processed by various programs at a time. Hence, the rundll error arises when a program is not granted access to this particular code.

"Error Loading C:\windows\system 32\bridge.dll " is the kind of rundll error message that you can get.

This error can arise because a DLL file has been infected by a virus or is missing on the system due to a spyware. As the programs using this file will not be able to access it, there will be a rundll error to tell your system that the program cannot be loaded due to the missing code/file.

[SecRecy]

Try simply rebooting your computer this can fix this problem .

[johnson22]

This problem could have happened due to an incorrect program removal procedure. You can hence try to fix it by installing the program that has been removed and to correctly uninstall it either with the Uninstall option proposed by the program itself or through the “Add/Remove” feature found in the “Control Panel” menu.

1. Go to the “Start” menu and open “Control Panel”
2. Select “Add/ Remove program” option and locate for the program that you want to remove and click “Remove”.
3. When the procedure is over, delete any shortcuts that could have stayed and empty the “Recycle Bin”.
4. Reboot your system

[Birdie]

Go to your Start menu and select the “Run” command
2. Enter “msconfig” to load the System Configuration Utility
3. When it shows up, choose the Selective Startup option and enable only one of its options.
4. Apply the changes and restart the computer.
5. If an error message appears concerning the specific option selected, you can either proceed to solution 4. Else, continue the same procedures until the rundll error appears for any specific selected option from the list.