Windows 10: RUNDLL32.EXE

I am running Windows 10, ver 1909, OS build 18363.720. The RUNDLL#@.exe file has ceased to function. I can not longer access the screen saver program and the screen saver does not work. when I try to access the screen saver program thu settings I get the following message


C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe


Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.


where and how do I recover from this.

:)

 

rundll32.exe error in windows 10

Yes, i tried those troubleshooting steps and I didn't found anything relating to the file (rundll32.exe)

 

rundll32.exe error in windows 10

Hi Aaron,

Rundll32.exe is an application that is used to launch functionality stored in shared .dll files, because
DLL (Dynamic Link Library) files can't be launched directly.

Here are methods that we can do to resolve Rundll32.exe errors in Windows 10:

Method 1 – Replace the corrupted file using Startup Repair:

• In the search box, type Recovery options. Double-click Recovery options.
• Go to Advanced startup, click Restart now.
• A blue window will pop-up, select Troubleshooting.
• Select Advanced options > Startup Settings >
  Restart.
• On the new list with settings that will appear, select Enable debugging.

Method 2 – Use the scannow command:

• In the search menu, type cmd.
• Right-click Command Prompt >Run as administrator.
• Type the command sfc/scannow and press Enter.

The sfc/scannow command will scan all protected system files, and replace corrupted files.

Method 3 – Replace the corrupted Rundll file:

• Download a copy of the Rundll32.exe file from the Internet.
• Replace the missing or corrupted Rundll file with the new one.
  • Go to windows\system32\rundll32.exe.
  • Paste the new rundll32.exe file.

NOTE: Downloading a copy of the Rundll32.exe
file from the Internet may cause system issues, virus and malware infection.


The entire risk arising out of the use of the downloaded file remains with you.

Update us with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.

 

rundll32.exe error in windows 10

This is caused by an entry in your Startup processes:

• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys together to open Task Manager
• On the Startup Tab look for anything relating to this file (rundll32.exe)
• If you find something related, select it and click 'Disable'

If you did not find it there:

• Press Windows + R keys together to open the Run Dialog
• Type msconfig in the run dialog and hit enter
• Click on the Services Tab of the resulting dialog
• Check the box marked 'Hide all Microsoft Services'
• Look for anything relating to this file (rundll32.exe)
• If you find it, uncheck it
• Click Apply and Reboot