Windows 10: Kaspersky alert: Visit ot a website was prevented - Application name: rundll32.exe

Hello.I started to receive Kaspersky warning:Visit to a website was prevented Application name: rundll32.exeApplication path: C:\Windows\SysWOW64Type: Malicious linkName: https://files.nflxso.ca/downloads/winapp/latest-installer.exeThreat level: HighObject path: https://files.nflxso.ca/downloads/winappThe alert keep popping up as rundll32.exe keep trying to connect to this site . How can I solve this?

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Faulting application name: bad_module_info when trying to run exe installer

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



In order to help you with the appropriate troubleshooting steps, please reply with the following details:

• Do you receive any error message when you run the .exe installer?
  
• Which version of Windows is installed on the computer currently? To check type:
  winver in the search bar on the Taskbar and hit Enter.
  

As you have mentioned that you have Kaspersky installed on the computer, it could be that Kaspersky is blocking the installers to run. I suggest you to try disabling Kaspersky and see if that helps. Please follow the steps to disable Kaspersky:

1. Type Kaspersky in the search bar on the
   Taskbar and open it from the search results.
   
2. Now, click on Settings.
   
3. Click on Additional and then click on
   Self-Defense.
   
4. Clear the check box for
   Enable Self-Defense to disable Kaspersky.
   
5. If you receive any prompt, click on Continue.
   
   Note: Disabling Antivirus software may open the computer to threats. Make sure to enable it after performing the troubleshooting.
   

You can also check if the application that you are trying to run is Quarantined by Kaspersky. If the application is Quarantined, restore the application and see if that helps. Please follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Type Kaspersky in the search bar on the
   Taskbar and open it from the search results.
   
2. Click on More tools.
   
3. In the Tools window, click on
   Quarantine.
   
4. Look for the .exe installer that you are trying to run. If you find the installer, right click on it and select
   Restore to restore it to its original location.
   

Please reply with the status of the issue, we will be glad to help you further.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Rundll32.exe Problem


Rundll32.exe is a critical Windows process. The article linked to by Cliff S shows how to disable a specific instance of it, not the process in general. If all instances of the Rundll32.exe process could be prevented from starting your OS would be crippled.

 

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.