Windows 10: need dkstoj.dll

Thanks, Simrick: As usual, you've got the drill down to the point where help becomes a distinct possibility, rather than a fond hope. Keep up the good work, please!
--Ed--

 

When I start my computer I get a message that a file, dkstoj.dll is missing. How can I get a copy of it? I already have the folder address for it.

:)

 

Windows 10 Reset Local Area Connection Adaptor Message shows after connected

Hi Parth P Patel,

I used METHOD 2 above. [NOT the METHOD 2 in the original post which did not work]

The PC has been operating now for 10 hours and the problem appears to be fixed.

Thank you

 

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Hello. Few days ago I installed Windows Anniversary Update via Windows 10 Updater from MS Support because it wasn't showing on my Windows Update and I have some issues with display ( everything is bigger) I tried to change scalling but it is on 100 % and
resolution but still the same and my drivers are up to date. So the thing I am interested for is : If I go to Refresh my PC or Roll back to previous build will I be able to install Anniversary Update again.

 

That is not the name of any known windows dll. It is more likely that it is something malware is trying (and failing) to load.

What is it? That may give us a clue as to its purpose (be it malicious or benign).

 

The only place besides your post I can find this mentioned is in a malware detection thread at Geeks to Go: malware stopped all process of antivirus protection - Virus, Spyware, Malware Removal. That's not a good sign, either. Time to start a virus/malware hunt, indeed.
--Ed--

 

@chuckp, that's what I was afraid of (thanks Ed for finding that). @simrick is one of the best 'malware hunters' round these parts.

 

Thanks all. I think I'll work on some better security.

 

@chuckp, as a first step, having had something nasty already get on your PC, you should scan for malware.

Be aware that some so-called 'scanners' are nothing more that malware themselves. Read these forums to find the ones that others have recommended and used before, and then only download from the original author's site. AdwScanner is one such scanner, get it from Malwarebytes here...

AdwCleaner - Free Adware Cleaner & Removal Tool

 

Hi.
Bree and Ed are correct; you've got some infection running/trying to run on there, and it's calling for that malicious DLL file, and not finding it; therefore the error.

I might suggest performing these steps, as there may be a Rootkit involved in this one:

RKILL
Download RKill
Try the "download now" version. If your system can't run it, try the one named iExplore.exe (to fool the infection). Failing that, try the unsigned one, etc.
Please post the resulting log.

ADWCleaner
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Scan then clean. Reboot. Please post the logs.

RKILL (again, because everything RKILL does is undone by a reboot)

Malwarebytes Antimalware - be sure to tick the box for Rootkit detection.
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Post a copy of the log if it finds anything.

Finally, an ESET online scan for the "all-clear".
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All tools are free.