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I need help: a message appear when I start the computer saying: "there was a problem starting winry32 the specified module could not be found" as much as it is disturbing I do not know why it appears, its effect, and how should I remove it?

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: The message means Windows tried to run an executable called "winry32" at startup but could not find the file. That by itself is not a standard Windows component. Common causes are a leftover Run/Startup registry entry or shortcut that points to a removed program, a scheduled task, or remnants of malware that removed its main file but left the startup reference. 's idea of contacting support is one option, but a quick local check will usually show the source. 's svchost comparison is useful as an analogy: both are startup-time messages, but svchost is a system host process while this is a missing user-mode entry.

Practical, safe steps to diagnose and fix:

  1. Boot to Safe Mode if possible to avoid interference.
  2. Run Autoruns (from Microsoft Sysinternals) as administrator and search for "winry32"; Autoruns shows the exact Run key, Startup folder shortcut or scheduled task and the Image Path so you can confirm whether the entry points to a missing file. Autoruns
  3. If you find an entry, disable it (uncheck) and note the Image Path. If a file exists, submit it to VirusTotal before removing; if it is missing, remove the startup entry. VirusTotal
  4. Run a full scan with a reputable scanner such as Malwarebytes to rule out active malware. Malwarebytes

Cautions: export the registry key or create a System Restore point before deleting entries. If no entry appears in Autoruns but the message persists, collect the exact error text and a recent Event Viewer entry (Windows Logs > Application/System) to narrow the source.

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Call the after-service line.
It reliable.

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i have scouted the net for an answer to your question and it seems that it is similar to the scvhost.exe problem. Does it change your theme without warning or give you a weird taskbar?

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