Error-389

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Bruce Garlock

For the past week I've been seeing this message pop up as soon as I startup:

Error-389 A valid dll file was not found.

I click OK and the message disappears and I haven't yet found any adverse
impact on the operations of my computer. Does anyone know what this message
is?

Bruce
 
Bruce said:
For the past week I've been seeing this message pop up as soon as I
startup:

Error-389 A valid dll file was not found.

I click OK and the message disappears and I haven't yet found any
adverse
impact on the operations of my computer. Does anyone know what this
message is?
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There isn't any way for us to know what is starting with your computer
and failing. Only you can find out.

Do clean-boot troubleshooting:

Clean boot in Windows XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353

Clean-boot advanced troubleshooting in Windows XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316434

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

Places to look up what you find:

http://aumha.org/a/loads.htm - What loads at Startup?
http://castlecops.com/StartupList.html
http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_index.htm
http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm
http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/
http://www.windowsstartup.com/wso/search.php
http://www.processlibrary.com/results/

And of course, make sure the machine is virus/malware-free:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

Malke
 
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