Anyone know what this means

annielulu · 09-30-2010, 14:28

When my computer restarts I get the following display box:

RUNDLL
Error loading C:\Windows\itifecuj.dll
The specified module could not be found

How can I fix this. What does it mean. My computer seems to be working ok.

Any thoughts greatly appreciated.

Slug71 · 09-30-2010, 14:36

Its trying to start a process at boot which is not working. Since google returns no results with 'itifecuj.dll', id be a little concerned. Did you install/uninstall anything recently? You may also want to run a virus scan.

annielulu · 09-30-2010, 14:50

I ran an AVG scan in addition to Spybot, Adaware, Malwarebytes, etc., anything I could think of.

Still keeps coming up.

solomansousana · 09-30-2010, 16:48

Can't find anything anywhere regarding that specific .dll, might you have removed some sort of software program recently that deleted that without doing a complete job.

annielulu · 09-30-2010, 17:09

So, is it safe to say that my system is OK.

How can I get rid of the pop up on restart?

Thanks

Sgt. Schultz · 09-30-2010, 20:43

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Originally Posted by solomansousana

might you have removed some sort of software program recently that deleted that without doing a complete job.

^^^ How 'bout answering this question.

Quote:

Originally Posted by annielulu

So, is it safe to say that my system is OK.

Another question that can't be answered until the file is identified.

Quote:

Originally Posted by annielulu

itifecuj.dll

Are you sure this is the file name?

annielulu · 09-30-2010, 21:05

I don't think I deleted anything recently that I remember, and yes, that is the name of the file that comes up in the window.

I Googled the file name, but nothing came up.

Slug71 · 09-30-2010, 21:09

Did you uninstall anything?
Are you running XP?

annielulu · 09-30-2010, 21:15

I'm running XP. I don't recall uninstalling anything around the time I started getting the window message.

UtahIrishman · 09-30-2010, 21:37

Malwarebytes can be downloaded with a random name generated. This it to protect it from certain malware that knows to look for Malarebytes. It could be a remnant from that but I doubt it.

If this were the case I think you would know. It's not something you do randomly.

I would run a complete virus scan. It can sometimes take a bit of detective work and inference to judge whether it's a recent remnant of a removed/deleted program.

If all else fails shoot it

srhoades · 09-30-2010, 22:23

Orphaned registry key from old Malware. Open up regedit and navigate to

HKEY local_machine > software > microsoft > windows > current_version > run and delete they key. If it is not there look in
HKEY current_user > software > microsoft > windows > current versions > run

solomansousana · 10-01-2010, 06:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by srhoades

Orphaned registry key from old Malware. Open up regedit and navigate to

HKEY local_machine > software > microsoft > windows > current_version > run and delete they key. If it is not there look in
HKEY current_user > software > microsoft > windows > current versions > run

This, or maybe it's time to reinstall your OS? Or use a restore point to a time prior to the issue.

Slug71 · 10-01-2010, 07:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by srhoades

Orphaned registry key from old Malware. Open up regedit and navigate to

HKEY local_machine > software > microsoft > windows > current_version > run and delete they key. If it is not there look in
HKEY current_user > software > microsoft > windows > current versions > run

This.

Is your Windows updates all up to date? You have Service Pack3 installed?