IPFORMAT.dll not found

[egrbvr]

When my compter starts up in Windows, it gives me the error: A required .dll file, IPFORMAT.dll was not found. The next message is: The IPDIAG32.dll file cannot start. Check the file to determine the problem.

What is this and how can I fix it?

[juppy]

Well, it isn't any part of your operating system. It might possibly be some leftover files from something you recently uninstalled or it could be spyware. I'd guess on the spyware myself. You can get a scanner called Spybot Search & Destroy if you CLICK HERE. Install it and run a scan and see what it finds. You might also run a virus scan while you're at it, but I doubt if it's a virus.

[Hpro]

Hi
Reads here -
http://www.fingerpost.co.uk/progs/ipformat.html

I think you shouldn't be confronted with this as this is a NT filesystem file..but since you have it - a search in the registry - using MSCONFIG tool in WinME or Regedit will bring a end to it.
Hrpo