Re: RUNDLL error message on start up

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From: S.Sengupta (ssengupta__at_msn.com)
Date: 01/13/05 

Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 06:44:01 +0530

It's associated with malware -wild tangent, or a residual from
removing that malware. See this link:

http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/library/wildtangent/index.phtml

Run these programs to check for spyware/malware. Run all the latest
versions in safe mode.

Cwshredder
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html

Ad-aware SE
http://www.lavasoftusa.com

Spybot Search and Destroy
http://www.safer-networking.org

regards,
ssg MS-MVP

Krissykk wrote:
> When I start my computer I receive the following error message:
>
> "RUNDLL error loading C:\Program Files\Wild
> Tangent\Apps\CDA\cdaEngine0400.dll"
>
> I believe "Wild Tangent" is from a group of games that were once downloaded
> on my computer which have since been deleted.
> How can I now get rid of this error message and ensure the games are off my
> computer?

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