Why do I receive a run32dll.exe error when I open Control Panel in Windows XP or Windows 2000?

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A. You might receive such an error if the run32dll.exe file is corrupt or if a virus (e.g., W32/SirCam@MM) is present on your machine. To correct the error, begin by ensuring that you have an up-to-date virus checker and perform a full scan of your system. Next, to restore run32dll.exe, insert your XP or Win2K installation CD-ROM, then go to a command prompt and type

expand \i386\rundll32.ex_ %Systemroot%\rundll32.exe

to extract the version of the file to your system. After you extract the file, restart your machine.

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I get a run32dll error too on Windows 2000.It happens when I open Control Panel/Screen and try to change Screen preferences. I scanned Pc for a virus (and I used also a symantec specific tool to remove W32/SirCam@MM), I used cmd-scannow and I tried to "expand" (and restore) the run32dll.exe file. But I did not solve the problem. Please help.

Francesco Cordella November 22, 2003

when i shut down my PC apears the run 32dll.exe problem how can i fixed that ?

tassos May 21, 2004

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