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lil tim Posted at 11:36 am on Nov. 6, 2006
hi what happens if i delete rundll32.exe ive googled it and i cant find anything thanks people

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Stormblazer Posted at 9:21 pm on Nov. 6, 2006
Wrong forum. Please use the tech support forum for things like this.
IamNotBritish Posted at 8:56 pm on Nov. 6, 2006
If you have Windows XP, and you try to delete those kinds of crucial files, they'll get automatically replaced.

There are ways to get around it, though.

But in your case, I wouldn't recommend deleting it, unless you're bored and want to reinstall Windows.

espresso8097 Posted at 8:49 pm on Nov. 6, 2006
Its a needed thing...But virus check it to be safe,
psychopathic doggie Posted at 11:40 am on Nov. 6, 2006
http://www.neuber.com/taskmanager/process/rundll32.exe.html

The rundll32.exe file is located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder. In other cases, rundll32.exe is a virus, spyware, trojan or worm

Ayien Posted at 11:39 am on Nov. 6, 2006
Quote: from Just another kid at 11:38 am on Nov. 6, 2006

Well, it depends on where the file is. Any old virus can name itself rundll32.exe and plant itself in your system HOWEVER, this is also a file needed for Windows to run, and unless youre 100% sure that it's a virus or some sort of infection DON'T DELETE IT. It's best just not to touch anything in your C:/Windows/ directory.

Basically. Get a virus scanner and generally you can right-click on certain files and scan them for virus'.

libertine Posted at 11:38 am on Nov. 6, 2006
Well, it depends on where the file is. Any old virus can name itself rundll32.exe and plant itself in your system HOWEVER, this is also a file needed for Windows to run, and unless youre 100% sure that it's a virus or some sort of infection DON'T DELETE IT. It's best just not to touch anything in your C:/Windows/ directory.
Ayien Posted at 11:37 am on Nov. 6, 2006
You won't be able to run Window applications that process DLL files I believe.

Don't delete it!

psychopathic doggie Posted at 11:37 am on Nov. 6, 2006
I think it's an important program and your system will be fukced.
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