Re: Cannot replace a DLL file in system32

[Guest Aluaji]

Umm, i'm having some problems with a dll file also, everytime i start up

an executable, it tells me in a warning box:

"c:\windows\system32\rovoomuwi.dll was not created to be executed in

Windows or it contains an error". May not be like that in english, since

i'm translating from Portuguese, though it does say something like that.

It says on the title bar "program.exe - Invalid Image". Any ideas as to

how to fix this?

Thanks

 

 

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Aluaji

[Guest Malke]

Aluaji wrote:

<span style="color:blue">

> Umm, i'm having some problems with a dll file also, everytime i start up

> an executable, it tells me in a warning box:

> "c:windowssystem32rovoomuwi.dll was not created to be executed in

> Windows or it contains an error". May not be like that in english, since

> i'm translating from Portuguese, though it does say something like that.

> It says on the title bar "program.exe - Invalid Image". Any ideas as to

> how to fix this?</span>

 

You don't want that file. A quick Google for "rovoomuwi.dll" brings up

nothing, which is usually a good indication that the file belongs to

malware. Your antivirus/antispyware may have removed the malware but it

left a reference to the bad file in Startup. I would first scan your

computer to make sure it really is virus/malware free and when you know it

is, if the reference is still in Startup you can manage that as described

below.

 

Go through these general malware removal steps systematically -

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2....emoving_Malware

 

Then, to manage your Startup:

 

Start Orb>Search box>type: msconfig and when it appears in the Results box

above, right-click and choose "Run as Administrator".

 

If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation,

type the password, or click Continue. Then see what is on the Startup tab.

You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll get

a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Usually in Vista this will be

blocked by Windows Defender and you'll need to allow it so you can then

tick the box that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again".

 

Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes.

Instead, use Services.

 

Start Orb>Search box>type: services and when it appears in the Results box

above, right-click and choose "Run As Administrator". Confirm elevation as

needed.

 

The free Autoruns program is very useful for managing your Startup -

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/default.mspx - Autoruns

 

Malke

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