Go Back   PCMech Forums > Windows Support > Windows Legacy Support (XP and earlier)

Need Some Help? Type Your Keywords Here:

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 07-26-2010, 08:06 AM   #1
Member (3 bit)
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 7
dll error

I recently reinstalled windows XP on my computer after reformating the hardrive. Since then when i log on i get a dll message box that reads "error loading C:/windows/ifahinal.dll.This specfic module could not be found" I have run CCleaner, malwarebytes antimalware, superantispyware, and avast antivirus with no threats or infections found. I have not been able to find out what this window function is so I am not sure if this is a problem. My computer seems to be running fine. thank you for any help and assistance
stosh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-26-2010, 08:22 AM   #2
usnavyretired
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Did you reformat because of a malware infection? Did you zero fill the hd before you installed XP?
  Reply With Quote
Old 07-26-2010, 08:32 AM   #3
Ride 'em Cowboy
 
EzyStvy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Dallas, Tx
Posts: 9,109
Did you spell the DLL file name correctly? Google doesn't show anything for it...Which could mean its a virus.
EzyStvy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-26-2010, 08:56 AM   #4
Member (3 bit)
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 7
I had to reinstall windows XP and reformat the hard drive because my computer crashed due to a virus, hilota. I rechecked the spelling an it is correct.
stosh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-26-2010, 09:08 AM   #5
usnavyretired
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
A simple reformat doesn't always remove the malware, that's why we recommended zero filling the hd before a reinstall. I suspect you still have bits of the malware on your hd, probably not enough left to cause big issue but enough to be annoying.

Last edited by usnavyretired; 07-26-2010 at 09:11 AM.
  Reply With Quote
Old 07-26-2010, 10:45 AM   #6
Member (3 bit)
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 7
i did not zero fill before installing windows XP. what program would i use to zero fill? thank you
stosh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-26-2010, 11:14 AM   #7
glc
Forum Administrator
Staff
Premium Member
 
glc's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Joplin MO
Posts: 37,791
www.dban.org
glc is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 07-27-2010, 11:42 AM   #8
Member (3 bit)
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 7
i have tried downloading at this site but have not had any success.
stosh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-27-2010, 01:46 PM   #9
glc
Forum Administrator
Staff
Premium Member
 
glc's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Joplin MO
Posts: 37,791
http://downloads.sourceforge.net/pro...&ts=1280256290

Use CD burning software to burn this as an image, it's an iso, you can't just copy the file to a CD-R.
glc is online now   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Still Need Help? Type Your Keywords Here:


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:08 PM.
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2