Re: The specified module could not be found

Jon wrote:
Everytime I log on the XP window, there is a message pop up:
Error loading C:\WINDOWS\system32\ppfark50.dll The specified module could not be found
How to fix this problem?


Since a Google search for "ppfark50.dll" brings up nothing, there is a high probability that it is malware. Either you recently cleaned up your machine and there is still a reference to the malware file in Startup or you need to do some malware scanning.

Insure that the machine is virus/malware-free:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Hardware_Tshoot

If the machine is clean, remove the reference to the file in Startup with the System Configuration Utility.

Start>Run>msconfig [enter]

This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box that says in effect, "don't bother me about this again".

Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes. Instead, use Start>Run>services.msc [enter]

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560


Malke
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