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I'm running Windows XP on my main HD and due to a trojan/virus, I have ended up with bridge.dll missing during Windows startup. I have tried my damn'dest to fix this problem but I haven't been able to. I have tried 3 times to reinstall Windows on that drive and during installation of the device drivers, installation came up with Unregmp2.exe error something to do with file GeIums Msdart.dll and also Olimport.exe..In Windows XP I am not able to connect to the internet because Windows XP is missing certain devices and files that I require to install such things as dialup adapter.

I hope you can help on this matter and I thankyou in advance for your assistance.

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TimeLordDrwho

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Brief summary tied to the posts: reports a boot failure with a missing system DLL and repeated failed reinstalls; already suggested a system-file check. Before any more attempts that risk data loss, back up personal files (use a Linux live CD, Windows PE, or remove the drive and copy data to another machine). Work offline: disconnect the PC from the network and do not keep reattempting installs until the drive and media are checked.

Recommended recovery workflow:

  1. Run an offline antivirus/rootkit scan from a trusted rescue environment (bootable rescue CD/USB). If broadband is not available on that machine, download the ISO on another computer and burn it. Let the rescue scanner remove anything it finds before trying repairs.
  2. Use the Windows XP Recovery Console from a clean CD to check disk and repair boot code. After booting the XP CD and pressing R to enter Recovery Console, run chkdsk /r to locate bad sectors and repair filesystem issues, then use fixmbr and fixboot if the boot record looks damaged. Caution: fixmbr can affect multi-boot setups.
  3. If installer errors occur during device/driver stage, do not assume the OS is the only problem. Test the installation media and the optical drive: try a different XP CD or burn a fresh ISO. Also test the hard drive for hardware failure (SMART tools from a rescue disc, or vendor diagnostics) and run a memory tester (memtest86).

If cleaning and repairs fail, a full reformat and clean install from verified, clean media is the safest route. Because XP is now out of support, consider reinstalling a supported OS or isolating the machine. Keep originals of any deleted/replaced files (rename rather than delete) and document steps taken so any helper can pick up where you left off.

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Please try this, click start, click run, type this exactly as I have it here

sfc /scannow (notice the space between c $ /)

Now click ok, this will run system file checker and should replace any corrupted or missing Windows files. You may be prompted for your XP cd during the scan so have it handy. HTH

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Thankyou for your reply. I will do this as soon as I boot up to my win XP installation on C drive.......I'll get back to you as soon as it's done to tell ya of the results.

TLDW.

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I tried what you said but it doesn't seem to have worked. I will keep on trying some other things though. I will look around here to see if I can find the disk with XP SP1 on it. I haven't been able to download it being a 120 meg file and I am on dialup. I was downloading it the other day but after it almost being done, I got disconnected from the net and when I went to resume, the bloody thing (I'm Aussie) started downloading from scratch.

TLDW.

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