Re: DLL INITIALIZATION

From: gunga (gunga_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/01/05 

Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2005 11:21:57 -0800

Many thanks for this. I followed your instruction & deleted the file (its in
C:/WINDOWS/SYSTEM32...), but when i restarted the PC it had magically
re-appeared. Any ideas?

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> Boot into Safe Mode, perform a search for "kuecupol.exe"
> and delete it....it's malware!
>
> Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=827315
>
> Download Ad-aware SE and scan your PC for the presence of sp­yware:
> http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html?part=69274&subj=dlpage&tag=button
>
> Symantec Security Check
> http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym
>
> Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=321cd7a2-6a57-4c57-a8bd-dbf62eda9671&displaylang=en
>
> 3 Simple Steps to Help Ensure the Protection of Your PC
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.mspx
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
> Microsoft Newsgroups
>
> Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.mspx
>
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>
> "gunga" wrote:
>
> | On shutting down my PC I get the following error message:
> |
> | "kuecupol.exe dll initialization failed"
> |
> | Does anyone know if this is serious? Many thanks
>
>