rundll32 has stopped working. What to do?

If you get the message "Rundll32 has stopped working", this problem can be caused by a faulty program. Find out in this practical tip how to fix this error.

Rundll32 has stopped working. You can do that

This error is displayed in earlier versions of Windows (Windows XP, Windows Vista) and can be corrected as follows:

• First check whether there are updates for your PC. To do this, start Windows Update and click on "Check for updates". Install all available updates.
• Many users report that this problem is caused by a previously installed program. To do this, open "Control Panel"> "Programs and Features" and search the list for previously installed programs.
• Try uninstalling the programs that you installed last and then restarting your PC.
• A virus can often cause such an error. Therefore, run a full scan of your system with an anti-virus program like AntiVir.
• You can also try to reset Windows earlier. You can do that with "System Restore". You can find this in the start menu under "Accessories"> "System programs".
• The error message can also appear if you run two antivirus programs on the PC at the same time. If so, you should uninstall an antivirus from PC.
• In some cases it can help if you rename the file "lmpgspl.ax" from the folder "C: \ Windows \ System32". After restarting the PC, the error should then have disappeared.

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This practical tip is based on Windows Vista. We'll tell you exactly what is hidden behind the rundll32.exe file in our next practical tip.