Error Message

[Lori McGinn]

Everytime I bootup, I recieve two error messages. The first message reads: "Cannot find the file 'fntldr.exe { or one of its components} Make sure the path and file name are correct and that all libraries are available. "

The second error message reads: "Could not load or run'fntldr.exe' specified in the win.ini file. Make sure the file exists on your computer or remove the reference to it in the win.ini file."

I looked for these entries in Explore, Registry, and in msconfig, but couldn't find any reference to them. Where can I find them, and how will I recognize them, and what can I do to correct this.

Help, please....I really am a Computer-Illiterate.

Thanks so much....

 

[muddman]

'fntldr.exe is part of a line added to win ini by a spyware/redirector is not good and you should download and update and run a program called ad-aware or spybot serarch and destroy from any legit download site like snapfiles.com or cnet download.com. Either one should fix this problem.

 

[cybertech]

CoolWebSearch parasite ...

Click on the link below to download CWshredder
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/cwshredder.zip

Run the program and let it do it's thing. Make sure to click on "Fix" and not scan only.

Then if you want post a HJT log.

Download Hijackthis.
Create a folder on your hard drive and save it there.
Unzip the file and extract it to the folder you have created.
Scan your machine, then click on Save Log.

Post a copy back here and someone will be happy to review it.

Don't make any changes until instructed to do so.