rundll32.exe using 99% of my CPU

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From: Martha (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/30/04 

Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 19:41:36 -0700

What would the solution be for this? In my task manager,
rundll32.exe uses up 99% of my CPU and I have about 56
processes running? My thinkpad T41 is so slow and won't
budge, help would be greatly appreciated!

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