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Hi,

I have a custom built computer with a Pentium 4 CPU 2.66 GHz.

The operating system is Windows XP Professional, Version 2002, Service Pack-1.

After the computer completes start-up, I get the following error message:

"RUNDLL: Error loading C:\windows\system 32\bridge.dll. The specified module could not be found."

I'm not sure, but I believe the problem may have started after installing and running the latest versions of "Ad-aware 6.0" and "Spybot-Search & Destroy", then deleting the problem items that were found.

Any help removing this problem from my computer would be greatly appreciated.

I thank you in advance...

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A RUNDLL error that names a specific DLL (for example "C:\Windows\system32\bridge.dll") generally means something on startup is trying to load that file but the file no longer exists or cannot be loaded. That pattern often follows an anti‑spyware cleanup: the malicious DLL is removed but the autorun/registry entry that called it is left behind. noted that Ad‑aware/Spybot ran before the error appeared, which matches this common cause.

A practical, low‑risk workflow is to locate the orphaned launcher entry (don't blindly replace the DLL from unknown websites). Use Sysinternals Autoruns for a complete picture; otherwise use Regedit's Find and inspect the typical autorun locations. Useful places to check include:

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesOnce
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\AppInit_DLLs
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\<service>\ImagePath
%windir%\Tasks\*.job
HKCR\CLSID\{...}\InprocServer32

Best practice before any change: export the affected registry branch (right‑click → Export) and create a System Restore point. Remove only the single value that references the missing DLL (not whole keys). If the reference is a service ImagePath, stop the service first and edit the ImagePath. Do not fetch a random "bridge.dll" from the web; if the file must be restored, use a known backup or the original vendor media.

After removal, reboot and re-scan with up‑to‑date antivirus/anti‑malware tools to ensure no related components remain. Autoruns or a saved HijackThis/Autoruns report (as later posted in the thread) will confirm whether any other orphaned entries still point to missing DLLs.

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Member Avatar for DMR

Please look in all of the other bridge.dll threads in this forum- the answer has been posted in them many times before.

Member Avatar for I-Gotta-Know

I have looked at all the other bridge.dll threads. They are all individualized for specific Hijack-This log files. I have read many times not to piggyback a thread, in fact you, DMR, wrote:

"Please do not "piggyback" your questions onto this thread- start a new, separate thread of your own.

While your problem may be similar (or even identical) to the original poster's question, it becomes very difficult to keep track of which answers relate to which question otherwise."

I also read not to post a Hijack-This log file until requsted to do so. I follow your guidelines and then you tell me to look into the other threads.

I guess I will try posting a Hijack-This log file.

Thanks...

Member Avatar for I-Gotta-Know

I have posted a new thread that includes my HijackThis Logfile.

Thanks...

Member Avatar for richardmeyer24

Im have an error with starting the computer. Can some one help me. To repair it .

Member Avatar for aim5000

Im have an error on starting the computer
Rundll
Error loading C:\windows\system32\kmdkscqd.dll
The specified module could not be found

Member Avatar for blaz

I have an error on starting the computer Rundll
Error loading C:/windows/system32/wjbw...dll

Member Avatar for axo5

Hi

I signed up to a website that i thought was free it was called and well ive had pop ups everytime ive gone on the internet and i could not get rid of it even though ive tried to delete it and get rid of the account but well it doesnt appear to be there. The thing is i have a pop up when i am on Windows and it does it to every exe i have on my desktop and also on my hard drive it has the same message that pops up.

RUNDLL
btaskv.dll the specified module could not be found but that wasnt there a few days ago im guessing ive had a virus on there thats attacked my exes.

I can't access anything on my desktop play any games or even do anything on my PC because something has attacked my Exes and i want to know how to get rid of the problem so i can access those programs again but its on every hard drive thats the thing about it i dont know what to do about it and i think there is a file missing from system32 there has to be a file missing otherwise it wouldnt come up with a message like that. If i cant fix the problem myself what do i do about it?

Member Avatar for bobbyraw

for all those who are getting the dll error when the stat the pc do this

click start>run type msconfig, go to the startup tab and remove any reference to the dll file. then go to the windows\system32 or system directory to revome the file. if u are comfortabe with the registry u can do this in the registry also.

Member Avatar for axo5

Ive tried that but it wont let me do it
I cant even go to the downloads directory because it keeps appearing with RUNDLL btaskv.dll the specified module could not be found. It says you do not have sufficient security previleages to restore your system please contact your administrator or logout and log in again as an administrator and try again. My dad has suggested i go to safe mode to try and get that file back and he has suggested i go on his pc and get that file back but i dont think it will let me do it because of that error message that keeps popping up i have an idea that the mbs bill system caused that problem as it didnt happen before. My dad said if it doesnt work im gonna have to reinstall windows to cure the problem but i want to prevent losing all the files ive got on each hard drive as ive made images on there so if i did have to do that would i lose all the images ive made?

Member Avatar for crunchie

If all you guys started your own thread rather than dredge up a 3+ year thread, I am sure you would get the assistance you seek :D.

Member Avatar for axo5

Oh rite ok
i need help big time

Member Avatar for peterjag

What do I do with this message?
Can I delete it?

Member Avatar for crunchie

Hi peterjag.

First of all- welcome to Daniweb :).

We ask that members not piggy-back questions on to a thread previously started by another member here in the Viruses, Spyware & other Nasties forum, (regardless of how similar your problem might seem). Not only does it divert the focus of the thread away from the original poster's problem, but it also makes it less likely that you yourself will get the individual attention that you need.

Please start your own thread and post your question there. When you do, please try to give us as much specific info as possible regarding the problem (exact error messages, system specs, etc.).

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Thanks for understanding.

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