[mubey1]

After a computer restart and I log on to my Win XP account I receive this error message.

RUNDLL
Error loading C:\Program Files\WildTangent\Apps\CDA\cdaEngine0400.dll

The specified module could not be found.

I believe I caused this error when I uninstalled/deleted the WildTangent program that was bundled with winamp.exe.
I went through and erased the WildTangent folds from Program Files because it was uninstalled.

What is causing this error and how can I fix it?

[NeedKarma]

You can either use Spybot or Microsoft AntiSpyware to rid yourself of that. As well you can run msconfig (Start > Run, type msconfig, select the Startup tab) and uncheck any programs that you don't recognize.

[mubey1]

NeedKarma,

Thank you for the help! I never even thought of msconfig and it was right there in the Startup tab. It was trying to run even after I had gotten rid of it. Thanks again,

- Mubey1

[fredg]

Hi,
Using MSCONFIG will stop the program from starting when you boot up the computer. But, the program is still on your hard drive, and in your registry, not being used.
If you wish to get rid of if for good; here are step by step instructions, and some very good free programs to use:

http://www.security-related.com/download2.htm
Download: SpyBot Search & Destroy; 1.3
(If you use the Spyware Blaster free program, then don't set SpyBot to the Immunization feature)

AdAware at:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com
Download: AdAware_SE V 1.06

CWShredder at:
http://www.intermute.com/products/cwshredder.html
(CWShredder is intended only for removal of CoolWebSearch files; placed as spyware on the harddrive). It is not a "stand alone" scan, but needs to be run. Download the free version by clicking on "Download stand alone version of CW Shredder".

All 3 of the above programs run better and much faster when run in SafeMode.

To get into SafeMode:
Re-boot the computer, and immediately after starting up, Press and hold down, F8, at top of keypad.
When the options show on the screen, use the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard to select
"Safe Mode".
Press Enter

It's best to run the AdAware scan first; 3 times; then re-boot.
Then, run the AdAware scan again 3 times; then run the SpyBot. Then, run CWShredder.
Re- Boot.
Reason for running so many times:
Some of these trojans' files can be deleted the first time; leaving some others; but on re-boot, they re-write the files that were deleted.
Running multiple times deletes most of it the first
Time.

If you wish to have a great program, after you clean out Spyware/Advertising Ware:
This program stops this stuff from getting into the computer in the first place, by placing URL's in the browser, stopping them instantly. Best free program anyone can download!

SpyWare Blaster 3.3

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownload.html

Best wishes,
fredg