Original title: RUNDLL errorhas anyone seen a RUNDLL errorC:\WINDOWS\dfgwovap.dllthe specific module could not be found. since this popped up on my computer, I can no longer run my outlook program. I opens for 1 second and then closes. I have reinstalled it a couple of times and the same thing happens.any thoughtsthanksJon

Hi Jon,1. Did you make any changes prior to the issue?Try the following steps and check the result.Step 1: Check if any non Microsoft program is causing this issuea. See How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" stateb. If the issue does not persist, then from the article, follow Method 1 and Method 2 to find out if any program is causing the issue.c. Once you've found the culprit i.e. the program that's causing the issue, then uninstall it or reinstall it once again to fix the issue.Note: From the article do not forget to follow "Steps to configure Windows to use a Normal startup state"Step 2: If the issue still persists, check if any system file is missing or corrupta. Click Start, click Run, type cmd and click ok.b. On the command prompt, type sfc /scannow and hit enter.Note: You will be prompted to insert the Windows XP disc if any file is missing.For more information, see Description of Windows XP System File Checker (Sfc.exe)Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

Your computer is now or has been infected with malicious software.It does not make sense to start trying to troubleshoot and fix problems on a computer that has malicious software on it. You need to fix that part of the problem first, then troubleshoot any remaining issues.I would run the malicious software removal scans indicated below, then relieve your system of the annoying startup message and then when your system is cleaned up, resolve any remaining issues (if your Outook still doesn't work). You could choose to get rid of the message first, and then run the scans if you want, but you need to do both.Please provide additional information about your system:What is your system make and model?What is your XP Version and Service Pack?Describe your current antivirus and anti malware situation: McAfee, Symantec, Norton, Spybot, AVG, Avira!, MSE, Defender, ZoneAlarm, PC Tools, Comodo, etc.It is easy to get rid of the error message by doing something like disabling the startup item in msconfig (if you can even find it), but I suggest you fix the problem and not just fix the symptom of the problem by just eliminating the startup message.I would also not recommend that you start poking around in the registry unless you have a backup since there is no "undo" or "quit without saving" option in regedit. If you make a mistake, that's it.Those ideas offer "quick" and sometimes risky relief of the symptom, but may not actually fix the problem. I would also be wary of ideas that begin with the words "try". You do not need to try things, you need to fix things.Here are comprehensive instructions that will keep you safe and resolve your issue the "right" way.There are very few .DLL files that should be loaded from the C:\WINDOWS folder and that is not one of them.Describe your current antivirus and anti malware situation: McAfee, Norton, Spybot, AVG, Avira!, MSE, Defender, ZoneAlarm, PC Tools, Comodo, etc.A "Cannot find...", "Cannot start..., "Cannot load...". "Could not run..." Cannot run" "Error loading..." or "specific module could not be found" message at startup is usually related to malware that was set to run at startup but the referenced file(s) has been deleted after a malware scan leaving behind a registry entry or startup item pointing to a file that does not exist. It could be from a malicious software removal or an uninstalled application. The entry may have a curious looking name since it was probably generated at random when the malware was installed. If you search your system for the referenced file, you may not even find it.Windows is trying to load this file but cannot locate it since the file was mostly likely removed during a scan for malicious software. However, an associated orphaned startup parameter or registry entry remains and is telling Windows to load the file when you boot up or login.You need to remove the referenced entry so Windows stops trying to load or run the file. It may or may not be in the registry but you can find it. Autoruns (see below) will find the item no matter where it is. If you just locate and uncheck the item in msconfig, that disables the item but does not remove the reference to the bogus startup item from your computer. The msconfig program is not a startup manager, it is a troubleshooting tool. Disabling things in msconfig to put a stop to the messages and thinking your problem is resolved is short sighted and leaves behind a sloppy XP configuration. Merely disabling the display of a startup error message should not count as a "solution" to the problem.If you are comfortable editing the registry you can search for and remove the reference directly from there or remove it using a popular third party tool called Autoruns. The problem may not always be found in the registry though.Before making any changes to your registry by hand or with third party tools, be sure to make a backup of the registry first. There is no undo or quit without saving option in regedit.Here is a link to a popular registry backup tool:http://www.snapfiles.com/get/erunt.htmlYou can use Autoruns to find the leftover startup item no matter where it is hiding. Autoruns does not install anything on your computer. It will display all of the startup locations where the reference might be so you can disable it or delete it completely. Here is the download link for Autoruns:http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspxLaunch Autoruns.exe and wait for it to finish populating the list of entries.When Autoruns is finished scanning your system, it will say "Ready" at the bottom left corner. Autoruns can be a little intimidating at first if you have never see it before since it displays a lot of information. You are really only interested in a couple sections.The problem item is usually in the system startup or user startup entries so click the Logon tab and see if the startup item is there.Scroll through the list and look for a startup entry related to the file(s) in the error message.If you don't find it in the Logon tab, look for it in the Everything tab.You can also click File, Find to search the Logon or Everything tab for all or part of the name of the item.Right-click on the offending entry and choose to delete it. If you are not sure what it is, you can just disable it, reboot and if the issue is resolved, and then delete the offending entry. If you don't see it in Autoruns you may have to edit the registry and remove the item from the Startup folder there. Autoruns should display the same information though.Since you had or have an infection, follow up with this:Perform some scans for malicious software, then fix any remaining issues:Download, install, update and do a full scan with these free malware detection programs:Malwarebytes (MBAM): http://malwarebytes.org/SUPERAntiSpyware: (SAS): http://www.superantispyware.com/They can be uninstalled later if desired.Reboot your computer and troubleshoot remaining issues.Do, or do not. There is no try.I need YOUR votes and points for helpful replies and Propose as Answers. I am saving up for a pony!