unable to use Windows-KB890830-V1.2-ENU.EXE.

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It seems very likely that my computer got infected with a certain virus
or viruses. I visited Microsoft Web Site and downloaded their
proprietary virus-eliminating software:Windows-KB890830-V1.2-ENU.EXE.
When I attempt to execute this program, two error messages appear:
"A device attached to the system is not functioning."
and
"Windows-KB890830-V1.2-ENU.EXE file is linked to missing export
NTDLL.DLL:NtShutdownSystem"
I checked the Window's directory and confirmed the presence of NTDLL.DLL
in its SYSTEM folder.
Just in case the file is corrupt, I tried to re-copy from the original
Windows CD but the message showed up:"The file is used by Windows.".
Is this seemingly strange situation itself a consequence of virus infection?
Can someone tell me what to do now?
 
This error message means that you're trying to run a Windows NT/2000/XP
program on a Windows 95/98/Me computer. Get the correct patch or update for
Windows 98.
 
KB890830 is NOT an anti virus application it is a tool for Spyware removal /
prevention.
The two, Virus / Spyware, are entirely different and require different
applications to detect their problems
 
On Fri said:
It seems very likely that my computer got infected with a certain virus
or viruses. I visited Microsoft Web Site and downloaded their
proprietary virus-eliminating software:Windows-KB890830-V1.2-ENU.EXE.
When I attempt to execute this program, two error messages appear:
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"A device attached to the system is not functioning."
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That can be something bent involving the ability for Windows to run
Command.com - i.e. .PIF properties, version soup, etc.
and
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"Windows-KB890830-V1.2-ENU.EXE file is linked to missing export
NTDLL.DLL:NtShutdownSystem"
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That is more likely a Windows version issue - esp. if you are running
Win9x given that it's NTDLL.DLL rather than one on Win9's three
stooges (KRNL386.EXE, GDI.EXE, USER.EXE).
I checked the Window's directory and confirmed the presence of NTDLL.DLL
in its SYSTEM folder.
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Oh, OK! Lemmie test this Win98SE box... yes indeed, looks native to
Win98 as well, given the Version tab info.
Just in case the file is corrupt, I tried to re-copy from the original
Windows CD but the message showed up:"The file is used by Windows.".
Is this seemingly strange situation itself a consequence of virus infection?
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Not necessarily; the relationship between this and being infected is
Venn, with a small overlap between the two sets. IOW, irrespective of
this issue, there is always the possibility of your PC being infected.
Can someone tell me what to do now?
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I'd do a formal virus check, myself - as per

http://cquirke.mvps.org/9x/virtest.htm


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