Cannot find the Rundll32.exe file when you open Control Panel (812340)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional

SYMPTOMS

When you open Control Panel, you may receive an error message that is similar to the following:
Windows cannot find C:\Windows\Rundll32.exe make sure you typed the name correctly and try again.

CAUSE

This issue occurs because of a missing or corrupted Rundll32.exe file. This issue may also be caused by a virus.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:
  1. Put the Windows XP CD ROM disk in the CD ROM drive.
  2. Click Start, and then click Run.
  3. Type expand X:\i386\rundll32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe in the Open box, where X is the letter of your CD ROM Drive.
  4. Restart the computer.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information or if you suspect you might have a virus, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

306913 Error message caused by Sircam32 virus when you start a program

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/27/2005
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb KB812340
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