Error Message: Windows Needs Sysrnj.exe File to Open File with .Exe (307589)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 98
This article was previously published under Q307589

SYMPTOMS

When you start a program on a Microsoft Windows-based computer, you may receive one of the following error messages:
Windows needs Sysrnj.exe file to open file with .exe.

-or-

Windows cannot find Sysrnj.exe.
This program is needed for opening files of type ...

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if your computer is infected with the W32.Blebla.B.Worm virus.

RESOLUTION

Microsoft does not provide software that can detect or remove computer viruses. If you suspect or confirm that your computer is infected with a virus, obtain current antivirus software. For a list of antivirus software manufacturers, click the following article number to see the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

49500 List of Antivirus Software Vendors

MORE INFORMATION

The W32.Blebla.B.Worm virus is transmitted as an e-mail attachment. The Subject line of the infected e-mail message usually contains one of the following:
  • Romeo&Juliet
  • where is my juliet ?
  • where is my romeo ?
  • hi
  • merry christmas!
  • last wish ???
  • lol :)
  • ,,...
  • !!!
  • newborn
  • merry christmas!
  • surprise !
  • Caution: NEW VIRUS !
  • scandal !
  • ^_^
Microsoft provides updates to protect your computer from this type of virus program. To obtain these security updates, browse to the following Microsoft Web sites:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms00-037.asp

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms00-046.asp

To obtain the latest version of Microsoft Internet Explorer, browse to the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie

To obtain the latest updates for Microsoft Windows 98, browse to the following Microsoft Web site:

http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:3/17/2005
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