C:\WINNT\system32\rundll32.exe
 

Hi all

My firewall keeps asking for the above connection to the internet................any one got any ideas what this is ?

Thanks

Mike

Re: C:\WINNT\system32\rundll32.exe
 

It's a windows service which is important to your operating system ;)
If you are worried about something nasty trying to access your connection then I would suggest running a full sweep of adaware, spybot s&d, hijackthis and an anti-virus software to double check everything is ok :tu:

Re: C:\WINNT\system32\rundll32.exe
 

I believe Windose update uses this also, just check that the one you're running is the correct filesize etc. for your version of your OS.

Re: C:\WINNT\system32\rundll32.exe
 

It's safe, but it doesn't actually need to connect AFAIK. I've blocked rundll32.exe ("RunDll as an App") in ZoneAlarm, & never had any problems with Windows Update nor anything else.

Re: C:\WINNT\system32\rundll32.exe
 

Problem is I have just run Spyboot and now keep getting an error message when I log onof

C:\ProgramFiles\WildTangent\apps\CDA\Cdaengine0400 .dll

Specified module could not been found

I am sure I have had this before after running Spyboot..............any ideas

thanks

Mike

Re: C:\WINNT\system32\rundll32.exe
 

That's because Spybot actually removed the program forcefully and because it was in your startup, Windows cannot find the file.
Look in the following locations for this and remove it:

• 1) Start > Run > type "msconfig" > hit Enter.
  Look in the Services and Startup tabs.
• 2) Start > Run > type "regedit" > hit Enter.
  Find the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Run and look for any references to the file.
  Also look in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Run.
• 3) Check Start > All Programs > Startup (assuming WinXP).

Re: C:\WINNT\system32\rundll32.exe
 

Thanks for this just to confirm I am using windows 2000 is it the same procedure ?

Regards

Mike

Re: C:\WINNT\system32\rundll32.exe
 

Yep, except the last one will be Start > Programs > Startup.

Re: C:\WINNT\system32\rundll32.exe
 

Problem sorted thanks for the help

Mike