Friday, December 2, 2011

Run.dll Removal


1. Note the file path and name for the Run.dll error in the error message box that appears the screen. Close the error window.
2. Open the 'Start' menu and type 'Services' in the search box. Click the 'Services' icon that appears at the top of the search results. Click 'Continue' if Windows prompts you to confirm that you want to open the Services window.
3. Locate the process experiencing the Run.dll error in the list of programs. Right-click the entry and click 'Stop' to prevent the process from running.
4. Close the 'Services' window and return to the 'Start' menu. Type 'Regedit' in the search box and click the 'Regedit' icon at the top of the search results. Click 'Continue' if prompted to verify that you want to open the window.
5. Open the registry folder named 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE' by clicking the '+' icon located to the left of the folder's name. Open up the sub-folders named 'Software,' 'Microsoft,' 'Windows,' 'CurrentVersion' and 'Run.'
6. Locate the specific 'dll' file mentioned in the original error message. Right-click the entry and select 'Delete.' Close the window and restart your computer's operating system.