WINDOWS/image.dll

[Alan]

I have been able until last week to transmit images from
my laptop through a projector...(I use it for
church)...but cannot now...I notice when starting the
computer that a pop-up tells me it cannot find compnent
C:/WINDOWS/image.dll...I may have lost it through a virus
or worm...or when a self-professed "expert" was trying to
clean up my viruses...
....CAN I RECOVER THIS COMPONENT?
Thanks.

[Sharon F]

On Thu, 13 May 2004 10:09:08 -0700, Alan wrote:

> I have been able until last week to transmit images from
> my laptop through a projector...(I use it for
> church)...but cannot now...I notice when starting the
> computer that a pop-up tells me it cannot find compnent
> C:/WINDOWS/image.dll...I may have lost it through a virus
> or worm...or when a self-professed "expert" was trying to
> clean up my viruses...
> ...CAN I RECOVER THIS COMPONENT?
> Thanks.

Image.dll is not a Windows file and not used to project images. It is most
commonly known as a file installed by adware:
http://sarc.com/avcenter/venc/data/pf/adware.iefeats.html

Since there is one bit of adware/spyware on the system there may be more.
These little extras that work their way onto the system can cause all kinds
of problems. Check the system thoroughly. Clean if necessary. Then reassess
any remaining problems.

A quick online check for adware, spyware, hijackers and other nasties:
http://www.aumha.org/a/noads.htm

There are links on that page leading to doxdesk.com, a site well-known for
accurately documenting various parasites. Another good resource site for
info on parasites: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/
--
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows XP Shell/User