Error codes

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The last few days have found me trying to get rid of two different runner
error messages, both citing error code 126. Both involve BackWeb in one way
or another and beginning with "Could not load the target dll...". I haven't
been able to get rid of the runner errors, which only pop up when I reboot.
I want to know what the error code 126 is/means. Any ideas?
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His Servant

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[[Unless you are using BackWeb for news content, we strongly recommend
de-installing it. It is often a serious resource hog, in most cases it is
also advertising adware, it slows down your Internet connection,
unacceptably if you connect by modem, and it has the potential for sending
out information from your PC. De-install via the "Add/Remove Program" icon
in the Control Panel, or disable with Startup Manager.]]

BackWeb
http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescann [...] ndex.phtml

backWeb - backWeb.exe - Process Information
http://www.liutilities.com/product [...] y/backWeb/

BackWeb Removal
How to remove and uninstall backweb adware
http://www.spysweeper.com/backweb-removal.html

Sometimes used by Adware/Foistware: BackWeb Client
http://cexx.org/dlgli.htm

BackWeb
http://www.pestpatrol.com/pestinfo/b/backweb.asp

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First. Make sure of these settings and nothing will install without you
answering YES. (Except what may install as part of some other software.)
Don't click YES if you don't know/trust the source.

Start | Settings | Control Panel | Internet Options | Advanced tab |
Make sure both of these are NOT checked.

 Enable Install On Demand (Internet Explorer)
[[Specifies to automatically download and install Internet Explorer
components if a Web page needs them in order to display the page properly or
perform a particular task.]]

 Enable Install On Demand (Other)
[[Specifies to automatically download and install Web components if a Web
page needs them in order to display the page properly or perform a
particular task.]]

Apply | OK

 Enable Install On Demand (Other)
Is part of the driveby downloading of unwanted programs. i.e. Scumware or
whatever will install w/o you even being aware of it.
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Second. If you need a scan right now.

Follow the instructions!
THE PARASITE FIGHT QUICK FIX PROTOCOL
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php

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Third.
It is known as scumware. Visit these sites. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are really good.
Download, install, run, update and run again; one or all. They are all
good, FREE utilities. Make sure you update every program, even if you
just downloaded it. You must have the latest updates. Without updates,
you have a gun without ammo.

>>>>>>>>>> Run CWShredder first!!! <<<<<<<<<<<<

1) CWShredder direct download:
http://216.180.233.163/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe

2) SpywareBlaster
[[SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it from
ever being installed.
The most important step you can take is to secure your system. And
SpywareBlaster is the most powerful protection program available.]]
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

3) Spybot S & D (More for the advanced user)
http://www.safer-networking.org/in [...] e=download

4) HijackThis (some other stuff that may be of interest also)
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html

4a) HijackThis (direct download)
http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip

5) Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner v1.13
http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescann [...] e=appvisit

6) ToolbarCop
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm

7) Ad-aware SE Personal
http://www.lavasoft.de/support/download/

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MVPS HOSTS file is a free download from:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/

Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

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Problems uninstalling? Here's some advice.
http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescann [...] lems.phtml

Additional information & instructions.
A wealth of information here, boys and girls.

THE PARASITE FIGHT QUICK FIX PROTOCOL
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

THE PARASITE FIGHT
Finding, Removing & Protecting Yourself From Scumware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm

Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/defau [...] -US;827315

Spyware and Deceptive Software
http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/tw [...] px?gssnb=1

What you should know about spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/security/articles/spyware.asp

Cleaning Up XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_c.htm#cleanup

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Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In news:1B9F3DF2-49A6-47B8-8941-911815D17610@microsoft.com,
Mac Man <rimamac@torchlake.com> hunted and pecked:
> The last few days have found me trying to get rid of two different
> runner error messages, both citing error code 126. Both involve
> BackWeb in one way or another and beginning with "Could not load the
> target dll...". I haven't been able to get rid of the runner errors,
> which only pop up when I reboot. I want to know what the error code
> 126 is/means. Any ideas?