Can't find devmgr

Ive just tried to use the device manager and get the error can't find devmgr.dll. How do I reinstall this and why would it just disappear. The only programs recently added have been microsoft updates and my kids installing warcraft and school tycoon.

Si

WinXP SP2, AMD2400, ATi Sapphire

 

Try this:

1. Hit windows key + r (or click Start --> Run)
2. Type 'devmgmt.msc' (without the quotes)
3. Hit enter (or click 'OK')

Do you get the same error? If not, please follow the instructions in the malware removal thread. devmgmt.dll sounds like malware.

 

devmgr.dll is found in c:\windows\system32 in my PC.

For missing dll's try

DLL missing? Search for them at. http://www.dll-files.com/

Here's a nice .dll reference link, (from Star17—MG 74492) http://www.liutilities.com/products...pro/dlllibrary/
....and should you ever need a .dll accidently dumped, you can get it here:


As posted earlier devmgmt.msc runs Device manager.


Some google links for missing devmgr.dll.

http://www.google.com/search?num=20...&cd=1&q=devmgr.dll+missing+OR+corrupt&spell=1


Hope these help. If not come back again. Bazza

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Thanks for all the ideas. I should also point out I've had other symptoms that I should have guessed might be related. My account settings in Thunderbird disappeared and all recent emails, and my windows background jpeg. I've also had the minimise, maximise, close icons disappearing from various programs. I also found I still had devmgr.dll but it would not work. I've also now added Spyware blaster, Spyware search & destroy and adaware to zone alarm and avg in my security arsenal.

I ran 'devmgmt.msc' and got the following - Snap in creation failed
Name: Device Manager
CLSID:{74246bfc-4c96-11do-abef-0020af6bob7a}

I also ran sfc /scannow . It asked for the WinXP disc,ran the task and exited.

I now have device manager back and possibly fixed some other things I didn't know were broken. Thanks for all the help. If any one can tell me what caused the problem I'd be interested.

Si