Vista - Windows mail wont close..

kub4n1t0 · 08-09-2009

hey guys.. well im new here but im desperate looking for help..right on im on safe mode, i had the best antivirus there is.. spyware etc.. from 1 day to another, windows mail which i had never used before started opening by itself over and over again, in the task manager, all i could see was a lott of running applications named rundll32.exe.. i deleted the file in system32 and replaced it from the one in my laptop, but it didnt fixed nothing, i FORMATTED my pc.. now its alll empty, i lost everything, and still.. it just wont close, it keeps opening and opening.. im very frustated right now and some help could rlly be appreciated. BTW, i scanned my pc with several antivirus, showing no results of malware at all.. and also, when i try to go to program files and check the windows mail folder.. i cant delete it bcus i dont have permissions, but im an admin in my pc, user control is off, i can do pretty mucho everything except delete it.. thank u and please help me =/

08-09-2009

"kub4n1t0" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
news:a723d98a9f79d18045515b87adb72540@xxxxxx-gateway.com...

Quote:

>
> hey guys.. well im new here but im desperate looking for help..right on
> im on safe mode, i had the best antivirus there is.. spyware etc.. from
> 1 day to another, windows mail which i had never used before started
> opening by itself over and over again, in the task manager, all i could
> see was a lott of running applications named rundll32.exe.. i deleted
> the file in system32 and replaced it from the one in my laptop, but it
> didnt fixed nothing, i FORMATTED my pc.. now its alll empty, i lost
> everything, and still.. it just wont close, it keeps opening and
> opening.. im very frustated right now and some help could rlly be
> appreciated. BTW, i scanned my pc with several antivirus, showing no
> results of malware at all.. and also, when i try to go to program files
> and check the windows mail folder.. i cant delete it bcus i dont have
> permissions, but im an admin in my pc, user control is off, i can do
> pretty mucho everything except delete it.. thank u and please help me =/
>
>
> --
> kub4n1t0

Is it still under warrantee, if so take it back to the seller.
If not?
Sounds like you messed up real good?
Take it to, or get a Professional in to look at it.

Or post your question to the following newsgroup:
microsoft.public.windows.vista.general newsgroup.

08-10-2009

Hi kub4n1t0.

When exactly is Windows Mail starting up? When the computer is first started or at other times?

Use 'System Configuration' (Start->Run...->msconfig [type]) or 'Windows Defender'->Software Explorer to see what is starting up with Windows.

Are you doing anything in particular when WMail starts up by itself (such as starting another program)?

Are you using another e-mail program at all?

It appears that something is calling the default e-mail program, which happens to be Windows Mail.

Since you reinstalled Windows Vista, I suspect it is hardware related rather than software, unless you happened to reinstall the offending program.

Has your keyboard got a 'Mail' key or button? If so, it could be playing up. You could connect a different keyboard (turn computer off first), if you have one, to test this. While you're at it, disconnect any other peripherals to rule them out as the cause.

In any case, you can disable Windows Mail so that it cannot be called as the default mail program:

Start->Default Programs->Set program access and computer defaults->[x] Custom [check and expand]->Choose a default e-mail program: [section]->[ ] Windows Mail [leave unchecked]->[ ] Enable access to this program [uncheck]->OK

This will remove Windows Mail from the Default Programs list under 'Set your default programs', and also mark 'WinMail.exe' as Hidden and remove its shortcuts.

You may *not* need to rename 'WinMail.exe'* to 'WinMail.exe.bak'. However, if you do rename it, that should definitely see the end of WMail starting up:

Since 'WinMail.exe' has now been marked as Hidden, you will need to so ensure 'Show hidden files and folders' is checked under 'Folder Options' in 'Windows Explorer'.

If Windows refuses to allow you to rename 'WinMail.exe', you can use a program called 'Unlocker' (http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/) to rename it, or else adjust the permissions of 'WinMail.exe' to give yourself full control over it.

Now, I am not sure that you need to be concerned about the several 'rundll32.exe' Processes running. I have three running on my Vista System at present. I suspect that you were exaggerating slightly when you stated: "...in the task manager, all i could see was a lot of running applications named rundll32.exe".

--
Cheers,
Peter.R
(Windows Vista Home Premium SP2 with IE7 & Windows Live Mail 2009 14.0.8064.0206)
"There are more things in Heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." - Shakespeare

"kub4n1t0" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message news:a723d98a9f79d18045515b87adb72540@xxxxxx-gateway.com...

Quote:

>

[Edited/reformatted for readability (please forgive)]

Quote:

>
> Hey guys. Well I'm new here but I'm desperately looking for help.
>
>Right on, I'm on safe mode. I had the best antivirus there is, spyware etc. From 1 day to another, Windows Mail, which I had never used before, started opening by itself over and over again.
>
>In the Task Manager, all I could see was a lot of running applications named rundll32.exe. I deleted the file in system32 and replaced it from the one in my laptop, but it didn't fixed nothing. I FORMATTED my pc, now its all empty. I lost everything, and still it just won't close.
>
>It keeps opening and opening. I'm very frustrated right now and some help could really be appreciated.
>
>BTW, I scanned my pc with several antivirus, showing no results of malware at all. And also, when i try to go to program files and check the Windows Mail folder, I can't delete it because I don't have permissions. But I'm an admin in my pc, User Control is off. I can do pretty much everything except delete it.
>
>Thank u and please help me =/
>
> --
> kub4n1t0

kub4n1t0 · 08-10-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Peter.R

Hi kub4n1t0.

When exactly is Windows Mail starting up? When the computer is first started or at other times?

Use 'System Configuration' (Start->Run...->msconfig [type]) or 'Windows Defender'->Software Explorer to see what is starting up with Windows.

Are you doing anything in particular when WMail starts up by itself (such as starting another program)?

Are you using another e-mail program at all?

It appears that something is calling the default e-mail program, which happens to be Windows Mail.

Since you reinstalled Windows Vista, I suspect it is hardware related rather than software, unless you happened to reinstall the offending program.

Has your keyboard got a 'Mail' key or button? If so, it could be playing up. You could connect a different keyboard (turn computer off first), if you have one, to test this. While you're at it, disconnect any other peripherals to rule them out as the cause.

In any case, you can disable Windows Mail so that it cannot be called as the default mail program:

Start->Default Programs->Set program access and computer defaults->[x] Custom [check and expand]->Choose a default e-mail program: [section]->[ ] Windows Mail [leave unchecked]->[ ] Enable access to this program [uncheck]->OK

This will remove Windows Mail from the Default Programs list under 'Set your default programs', and also mark 'WinMail.exe' as Hidden and remove its shortcuts.

You may *not* need to rename 'WinMail.exe'* to 'WinMail.exe.bak'. However, if you do rename it, that should definitely see the end of WMail starting up:

Since 'WinMail.exe' has now been marked as Hidden, you will need to so ensure 'Show hidden files and folders' is checked under 'Folder Options' in 'Windows Explorer'.

If Windows refuses to allow you to rename 'WinMail.exe', you can use a program called 'Unlocker' (UNLOCKER 1.8.7 BY CEDRICK 'NITCH' COLLOMB) to rename it, or else adjust the permissions of 'WinMail.exe' to give yourself full control over it.

Now, I am not sure that you need to be concerned about the several 'rundll32.exe' Processes running. I have three running on my Vista System at present. I suspect that you were exaggerating slightly when you stated: "...in the task manager, all i could see was a lot of running applications named rundll32.exe".

believe me... i saw a lottt of rundll32.exe, but they eventually stop? i even replaced it witht he one in my notebook.. now i tried the uncheck the default mail thingy and it didnt work, i closed it and still opened.. i cant delete, rename or do anything at all in my Programs and Files where windows mail is.. it says i dont have the permission, now i downloaded spybot and it detected some partnerBHO trojan.. but i formatted like yesterday and i havnt downloaded anything..
also no.. im not using any other email program.. i only have my msn live and hotmail.com where i check my mails, nothing else.. and no my keyboard doesnt have no email button
and idk if my warranty would cover this problems? a friend of mine told me it might be in the registry.. and that the registry is not inside the hard drive so even if i format it would still be having the problem.. but how do i fix it? anyways, thanks for the answers

keep giving me advice please

kub4n1t0 · 08-10-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by Peter.R

Hi kub4n1t0.

When exactly is Windows Mail starting up? When the computer is first started or at other times?

Use 'System Configuration' (Start->Run...->msconfig [type]) or 'Windows Defender'->Software Explorer to see what is starting up with Windows.

Are you doing anything in particular when WMail starts up by itself (such as starting another program)?

Are you using another e-mail program at all?

It appears that something is calling the default e-mail program, which happens to be Windows Mail.

Since you reinstalled Windows Vista, I suspect it is hardware related rather than software, unless you happened to reinstall the offending program.

Has your keyboard got a 'Mail' key or button? If so, it could be playing up. You could connect a different keyboard (turn computer off first), if you have one, to test this. While you're at it, disconnect any other peripherals to rule them out as the cause.

In any case, you can disable Windows Mail so that it cannot be called as the default mail program:

Start->Default Programs->Set program access and computer defaults->[x] Custom [check and expand]->Choose a default e-mail program: [section]->[ ] Windows Mail [leave unchecked]->[ ] Enable access to this program [uncheck]->OK

This will remove Windows Mail from the Default Programs list under 'Set your default programs', and also mark 'WinMail.exe' as Hidden and remove its shortcuts.

You may *not* need to rename 'WinMail.exe'* to 'WinMail.exe.bak'. However, if you do rename it, that should definitely see the end of WMail starting up:

Since 'WinMail.exe' has now been marked as Hidden, you will need to so ensure 'Show hidden files and folders' is checked under 'Folder Options' in 'Windows Explorer'.

If Windows refuses to allow you to rename 'WinMail.exe', you can use a program called 'Unlocker' (UNLOCKER 1.8.7 BY CEDRICK 'NITCH' COLLOMB) to rename it, or else adjust the permissions of 'WinMail.exe' to give yourself full control over it.

Now, I am not sure that you need to be concerned about the several 'rundll32.exe' Processes running. I have three running on my Vista System at present. I suspect that you were exaggerating slightly when you stated: "...in the task manager, all i could see was a lot of running applications named rundll32.exe".

--
Cheers,
Peter.R
(Windows Vista Home Premium SP2 with IE7 & Windows Live Mail 2009 14.0.8064.0206)
"There are more things in Heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." - Shakespeare

"kub4n1t0" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message news:a723d98a9f79d18045515b87adb72540@xxxxxx-gateway.com...

Quote:

>

[Edited/reformatted for readability (please forgive)]

Quote:

>
> Hey guys. Well I'm new here but I'm desperately looking for help.
>
>Right on, I'm on safe mode. I had the best antivirus there is, spyware etc. From 1 day to another, Windows Mail, which I had never used before, started opening by itself over and over again.
>
>In the Task Manager, all I could see was a lot of running applications named rundll32.exe. I deleted the file in system32 and replaced it from the one in my laptop, but it didn't fixed nothing. I FORMATTED my pc, now its all empty. I lost everything, and still it just won't close.
>
>It keeps opening and opening. I'm very frustrated right now and some help could really be appreciated.
>
>BTW, I scanned my pc with several antivirus, showing no results of malware at all. And also, when i try to go to program files and check the Windows Mail folder, I can't delete it because I don't have permissions. But I'm an admin in my pc, User Control is off. I can do pretty much everything except delete it.
>
>Thank u and please help me =/
>
> --
> kub4n1t0

well none of that worked.. btw i dont use any other email application, only msn.. and hotmail.com to check my mails.. also when i run spybot.. and scan my system, i find something called partnerBHO.. as a trojan, but i also cant remove it bcus it says something else is using it, so anyway... my keyboard doesnt have no key.. and BELIEVE ME rundll32.exe was reallyy crazy at the beginnig, now its not even opening, i guess thats bcus i restored my pc.. a friend of mine told me it could be the registry? how can i clean it? all answers would be appreciated and thanks for the help so far =)

edit: crap im sorry for the double post.. wont happen again

08-11-2009

"kub4n1t0" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
news:d554de004bce54214183194fa7be5b1a@xxxxxx-gateway.com...

Quote:

>
> Peter.R;1109398 Wrote:

Quote:

>> Hi kub4n1t0.
>>
>> When exactly is Windows Mail starting up? When the computer is first
>> started or at other times?
>>
>> Use 'System Configuration' (Start->Run...->msconfig [type]) or 'Windows
>> Defender'->Software Explorer to see what is starting up with Windows.
>>
>> Are you doing anything in particular when WMail starts up by itself
>> (such as starting another program)?
>>
>> Are you using another e-mail program at all?
>>
>> It appears that something is calling the default e-mail program, which
>> happens to be Windows Mail.
>>
>> Since you reinstalled Windows Vista, I suspect it is hardware related
>> rather than software, unless you happened to reinstall the offending
>> program.
>>
>> Has your keyboard got a 'Mail' key or button? If so, it could be
>> playing up. You could connect a different keyboard (turn computer off
>> first), if you have one, to test this. While you're at it, disconnect
>> any other peripherals to rule them out as the cause.
>>
>> In any case, you can disable Windows Mail so that it cannot be called
>> as the default mail program:
>>
>> Start->Default Programs->Set program access and computer defaults->[x]
>> Custom [check and expand]->Choose a default e-mail program: [section]->[
>> ] Windows Mail [leave unchecked]->[ ] Enable access to this program
>> [uncheck]->OK
>>
>> This will remove Windows Mail from the Default Programs list under 'Set
>> your default programs', and also mark 'WinMail.exe' as Hidden and remove
>> its shortcuts.
>>
>> You may *not* need to rename 'WinMail.exe'* to 'WinMail.exe.bak'.
>> However, if you do rename it, that should definitely see the end of
>> WMail starting up:
>>
>> Since 'WinMail.exe' has now been marked as Hidden, you will need to so
>> ensure 'Show hidden files and folders' is checked under 'Folder Options'
>> in 'Windows Explorer'.
>>
>> If Windows refuses to allow you to rename 'WinMail.exe', you can use a
>> program called 'Unlocker' ('UNLOCKER 1.8.7 BY CEDRICK 'NITCH' COLLOMB'
>> (http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/)) to rename it, or else adjust the
>> permissions of 'WinMail.exe' to give yourself full control over it.
>>
>> Now, I am not sure that you need to be concerned about the several
>> 'rundll32.exe' Processes running. I have three running on my Vista
>> System at present. I suspect that you were exaggerating slightly when
>> you stated: "...in the task manager, all i could see was a lot of
>> running applications named rundll32.exe".
>>
>> --
>> Cheers,
>> Peter.R
>> (Windows Vista Home Premium SP2 with IE7 & Windows Live Mail 2009
>> 14.0.8064.0206)
>> "There are more things in Heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of
>> in your philosophy." - Shakespeare
>>
>> "kub4n1t0" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
>> news:a723d98a9f79d18045515b87adb72540@xxxxxx-gateway.com...

Quote:

>> > > >
>> > >
>> > > >

>> [Edited/reformatted for readability (please forgive)]

Quote:

>> > > >
>> > >
>> > > Hey guys. Well I'm new here but I'm desperately looking for help.
>> > >
>> > >Right on, I'm on safe mode. I had the best antivirus there is, spyware
>> > etc. From 1 day to another, Windows Mail, which I had never used
>> > before,
>> > started opening by itself over and over again.
>> > >
>> > >In the Task Manager, all I could see was a lot of running applications
>> > named rundll32.exe. I deleted the file in system32 and replaced it from
>> > the one in my laptop, but it didn't fixed nothing. I FORMATTED my pc,
>> > now its all empty. I lost everything, and still it just won't close.
>> > >
>> > >It keeps opening and opening. I'm very frustrated right now and some
>> > help could really be appreciated.
>> > >
>> > >BTW, I scanned my pc with several antivirus, showing no results of
>> > malware at all. And also, when i try to go to program files and check
>> > the Windows Mail folder, I can't delete it because I don't have
>> > permissions. But I'm an admin in my pc, User Control is off. I can do
>> > pretty much everything except delete it.
>> > >
>> > >Thank u and please help me =/
>> > >
>> > > --
>> > > kub4n1t0 > >

>
> well none of that worked.. btw i dont use any other email application,
> only msn.. and hotmail.com to check my mails.. also when i run spybot..
> and scan my system, i find something called partnerBHO.. as a trojan,
> but i also cant remove it bcus it says something else is using it, so
> anyway... my keyboard doesnt have no key.. and BELIEVE ME rundll32.exe
> was reallyy crazy at the beginnig, now its not even opening, i guess
> thats bcus i restored my pc.. a friend of mine told me it could be the
> registry? how can i clean it? all answers would be appreciated and
> thanks for the help so far =)

It's not clear how much of a threat that partnerBHO is. You really need to
research it yourself. You should ask in a newsgroup or forum that discusses
things such as that instead of in this newsgroup. More important than that
is searching the internet. I found a couple of pages that might help.

SystemLookup
http://www.systemlookup.com/viewitem...t=1&item=55616

PartnerBHO Trojan
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=46264.0

08-09-2009	#1 (permalink)
kub4n1t0 Vista Home premium x64 3 posts	Windows mail wont close.. hey guys.. well im new here but im desperate looking for help..right on im on safe mode, i had the best antivirus there is.. spyware etc.. from 1 day to another, windows mail which i had never used before started opening by itself over and over again, in the task manager, all i could see was a lott of running applications named rundll32.exe.. i deleted the file in system32 and replaced it from the one in my laptop, but it didnt fixed nothing, i FORMATTED my pc.. now its alll empty, i lost everything, and still.. it just wont close, it keeps opening and opening.. im very frustated right now and some help could rlly be appreciated. BTW, i scanned my pc with several antivirus, showing no results of malware at all.. and also, when i try to go to program files and check the windows mail folder.. i cant delete it bcus i dont have permissions, but im an admin in my pc, user control is off, i can do pretty mucho everything except delete it.. thank u and please help me =/
My System Specs

08-09-2009	#2 (permalink)
mac n/a posts	Re: Windows mail wont close.. "kub4n1t0" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message news:a723d98a9f79d18045515b87adb72540@xxxxxx-gateway.com... Quote: > > hey guys.. well im new here but im desperate looking for help..right on > im on safe mode, i had the best antivirus there is.. spyware etc.. from > 1 day to another, windows mail which i had never used before started > opening by itself over and over again, in the task manager, all i could > see was a lott of running applications named rundll32.exe.. i deleted > the file in system32 and replaced it from the one in my laptop, but it > didnt fixed nothing, i FORMATTED my pc.. now its alll empty, i lost > everything, and still.. it just wont close, it keeps opening and > opening.. im very frustated right now and some help could rlly be > appreciated. BTW, i scanned my pc with several antivirus, showing no > results of malware at all.. and also, when i try to go to program files > and check the windows mail folder.. i cant delete it bcus i dont have > permissions, but im an admin in my pc, user control is off, i can do > pretty mucho everything except delete it.. thank u and please help me =/ > > > -- > kub4n1t0 Is it still under warrantee, if so take it back to the seller. If not? Sounds like you messed up real good? Take it to, or get a Professional in to look at it. Or post your question to the following newsgroup: microsoft.public.windows.vista.general newsgroup.
My System Specs

08-10-2009	#3 (permalink)
Peter.R n/a posts	Re: Windows mail wont close.. Hi kub4n1t0. When exactly is Windows Mail starting up? When the computer is first started or at other times? Use 'System Configuration' (Start->Run...->msconfig [type]) or 'Windows Defender'->Software Explorer to see what is starting up with Windows. Are you doing anything in particular when WMail starts up by itself (such as starting another program)? Are you using another e-mail program at all? It appears that something is calling the default e-mail program, which happens to be Windows Mail. Since you reinstalled Windows Vista, I suspect it is hardware related rather than software, unless you happened to reinstall the offending program. Has your keyboard got a 'Mail' key or button? If so, it could be playing up. You could connect a different keyboard (turn computer off first), if you have one, to test this. While you're at it, disconnect any other peripherals to rule them out as the cause. In any case, you can disable Windows Mail so that it cannot be called as the default mail program: Start->Default Programs->Set program access and computer defaults->[x] Custom [check and expand]->Choose a default e-mail program: [section]->[ ] Windows Mail [leave unchecked]->[ ] Enable access to this program [uncheck]->OK This will remove Windows Mail from the Default Programs list under 'Set your default programs', and also mark 'WinMail.exe' as Hidden and remove its shortcuts. You may not need to rename 'WinMail.exe'* to 'WinMail.exe.bak'. However, if you do rename it, that should definitely see the end of WMail starting up: Since 'WinMail.exe' has now been marked as Hidden, you will need to so ensure 'Show hidden files and folders' is checked under 'Folder Options' in 'Windows Explorer'. If Windows refuses to allow you to rename 'WinMail.exe', you can use a program called 'Unlocker' (http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/) to rename it, or else adjust the permissions of 'WinMail.exe' to give yourself full control over it. Now, I am not sure that you need to be concerned about the several 'rundll32.exe' Processes running. I have three running on my Vista System at present. I suspect that you were exaggerating slightly when you stated: "...in the task manager, all i could see was a lot of running applications named rundll32.exe". -- Cheers, Peter.R (Windows Vista Home Premium SP2 with IE7 & Windows Live Mail 2009 14.0.8064.0206) "There are more things in Heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." - Shakespeare "kub4n1t0" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message news:a723d98a9f79d18045515b87adb72540@xxxxxx-gateway.com... Quote: > [Edited/reformatted for readability (please forgive)] Quote: > > Hey guys. Well I'm new here but I'm desperately looking for help. > >Right on, I'm on safe mode. I had the best antivirus there is, spyware etc. From 1 day to another, Windows Mail, which I had never used before, started opening by itself over and over again. > >In the Task Manager, all I could see was a lot of running applications named rundll32.exe. I deleted the file in system32 and replaced it from the one in my laptop, but it didn't fixed nothing. I FORMATTED my pc, now its all empty. I lost everything, and still it just won't close. > >It keeps opening and opening. I'm very frustrated right now and some help could really be appreciated. > >BTW, I scanned my pc with several antivirus, showing no results of malware at all. And also, when i try to go to program files and check the Windows Mail folder, I can't delete it because I don't have permissions. But I'm an admin in my pc, User Control is off. I can do pretty much everything except delete it. > >Thank u and please help me =/ > > -- > kub4n1t0
My System Specs

08-10-2009	#4 (permalink)
kub4n1t0 Vista Home premium x64 3 posts	Re: Windows mail wont close.. Quote: Originally Posted by Peter.R Hi kub4n1t0. When exactly is Windows Mail starting up? When the computer is first started or at other times? Use 'System Configuration' (Start->Run...->msconfig [type]) or 'Windows Defender'->Software Explorer to see what is starting up with Windows. Are you doing anything in particular when WMail starts up by itself (such as starting another program)? Are you using another e-mail program at all? It appears that something is calling the default e-mail program, which happens to be Windows Mail. Since you reinstalled Windows Vista, I suspect it is hardware related rather than software, unless you happened to reinstall the offending program. Has your keyboard got a 'Mail' key or button? If so, it could be playing up. You could connect a different keyboard (turn computer off first), if you have one, to test this. While you're at it, disconnect any other peripherals to rule them out as the cause. In any case, you can disable Windows Mail so that it cannot be called as the default mail program: Start->Default Programs->Set program access and computer defaults->[x] Custom [check and expand]->Choose a default e-mail program: [section]->[ ] Windows Mail [leave unchecked]->[ ] Enable access to this program [uncheck]->OK This will remove Windows Mail from the Default Programs list under 'Set your default programs', and also mark 'WinMail.exe' as Hidden and remove its shortcuts. You may not need to rename 'WinMail.exe'* to 'WinMail.exe.bak'. However, if you do rename it, that should definitely see the end of WMail starting up: Since 'WinMail.exe' has now been marked as Hidden, you will need to so ensure 'Show hidden files and folders' is checked under 'Folder Options' in 'Windows Explorer'. If Windows refuses to allow you to rename 'WinMail.exe', you can use a program called 'Unlocker' (UNLOCKER 1.8.7 BY CEDRICK 'NITCH' COLLOMB) to rename it, or else adjust the permissions of 'WinMail.exe' to give yourself full control over it. Now, I am not sure that you need to be concerned about the several 'rundll32.exe' Processes running. I have three running on my Vista System at present. I suspect that you were exaggerating slightly when you stated: "...in the task manager, all i could see was a lot of running applications named rundll32.exe". believe me... i saw a lottt of rundll32.exe, but they eventually stop? i even replaced it witht he one in my notebook.. now i tried the uncheck the default mail thingy and it didnt work, i closed it and still opened.. i cant delete, rename or do anything at all in my Programs and Files where windows mail is.. it says i dont have the permission, now i downloaded spybot and it detected some partnerBHO trojan.. but i formatted like yesterday and i havnt downloaded anything.. also no.. im not using any other email program.. i only have my msn live and hotmail.com where i check my mails, nothing else.. and no my keyboard doesnt have no email button and idk if my warranty would cover this problems? a friend of mine told me it might be in the registry.. and that the registry is not inside the hard drive so even if i format it would still be having the problem.. but how do i fix it? anyways, thanks for the answers keep giving me advice please
My System Specs

08-10-2009	#5 (permalink)
kub4n1t0 Vista Home premium x64 3 posts	Re: Windows mail wont close.. Quote: Originally Posted by Peter.R Hi kub4n1t0. When exactly is Windows Mail starting up? When the computer is first started or at other times? Use 'System Configuration' (Start->Run...->msconfig [type]) or 'Windows Defender'->Software Explorer to see what is starting up with Windows. Are you doing anything in particular when WMail starts up by itself (such as starting another program)? Are you using another e-mail program at all? It appears that something is calling the default e-mail program, which happens to be Windows Mail. Since you reinstalled Windows Vista, I suspect it is hardware related rather than software, unless you happened to reinstall the offending program. Has your keyboard got a 'Mail' key or button? If so, it could be playing up. You could connect a different keyboard (turn computer off first), if you have one, to test this. While you're at it, disconnect any other peripherals to rule them out as the cause. In any case, you can disable Windows Mail so that it cannot be called as the default mail program: Start->Default Programs->Set program access and computer defaults->[x] Custom [check and expand]->Choose a default e-mail program: [section]->[ ] Windows Mail [leave unchecked]->[ ] Enable access to this program [uncheck]->OK This will remove Windows Mail from the Default Programs list under 'Set your default programs', and also mark 'WinMail.exe' as Hidden and remove its shortcuts. You may not need to rename 'WinMail.exe'* to 'WinMail.exe.bak'. However, if you do rename it, that should definitely see the end of WMail starting up: Since 'WinMail.exe' has now been marked as Hidden, you will need to so ensure 'Show hidden files and folders' is checked under 'Folder Options' in 'Windows Explorer'. If Windows refuses to allow you to rename 'WinMail.exe', you can use a program called 'Unlocker' (UNLOCKER 1.8.7 BY CEDRICK 'NITCH' COLLOMB) to rename it, or else adjust the permissions of 'WinMail.exe' to give yourself full control over it. Now, I am not sure that you need to be concerned about the several 'rundll32.exe' Processes running. I have three running on my Vista System at present. I suspect that you were exaggerating slightly when you stated: "...in the task manager, all i could see was a lot of running applications named rundll32.exe". -- Cheers, Peter.R (Windows Vista Home Premium SP2 with IE7 & Windows Live Mail 2009 14.0.8064.0206) "There are more things in Heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." - Shakespeare "kub4n1t0" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message news:a723d98a9f79d18045515b87adb72540@xxxxxx-gateway.com... Quote: > [Edited/reformatted for readability (please forgive)] Quote: > > Hey guys. Well I'm new here but I'm desperately looking for help. > >Right on, I'm on safe mode. I had the best antivirus there is, spyware etc. From 1 day to another, Windows Mail, which I had never used before, started opening by itself over and over again. > >In the Task Manager, all I could see was a lot of running applications named rundll32.exe. I deleted the file in system32 and replaced it from the one in my laptop, but it didn't fixed nothing. I FORMATTED my pc, now its all empty. I lost everything, and still it just won't close. > >It keeps opening and opening. I'm very frustrated right now and some help could really be appreciated. > >BTW, I scanned my pc with several antivirus, showing no results of malware at all. And also, when i try to go to program files and check the Windows Mail folder, I can't delete it because I don't have permissions. But I'm an admin in my pc, User Control is off. I can do pretty much everything except delete it. > >Thank u and please help me =/ > > -- > kub4n1t0 well none of that worked.. btw i dont use any other email application, only msn.. and hotmail.com to check my mails.. also when i run spybot.. and scan my system, i find something called partnerBHO.. as a trojan, but i also cant remove it bcus it says something else is using it, so anyway... my keyboard doesnt have no key.. and BELIEVE ME rundll32.exe was reallyy crazy at the beginnig, now its not even opening, i guess thats bcus i restored my pc.. a friend of mine told me it could be the registry? how can i clean it? all answers would be appreciated and thanks for the help so far =) edit: crap im sorry for the double post.. wont happen again Last edited by kub4n1t0; 08-10-2009 at 05:29 PM..
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08-11-2009	#6 (permalink)
Sam Hobbs n/a posts	Re: Windows mail wont close.. "kub4n1t0" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message news:d554de004bce54214183194fa7be5b1a@xxxxxx-gateway.com... Quote: > > Peter.R;1109398 Wrote: Quote: >> Hi kub4n1t0. >> >> When exactly is Windows Mail starting up? When the computer is first >> started or at other times? >> >> Use 'System Configuration' (Start->Run...->msconfig [type]) or 'Windows >> Defender'->Software Explorer to see what is starting up with Windows. >> >> Are you doing anything in particular when WMail starts up by itself >> (such as starting another program)? >> >> Are you using another e-mail program at all? >> >> It appears that something is calling the default e-mail program, which >> happens to be Windows Mail. >> >> Since you reinstalled Windows Vista, I suspect it is hardware related >> rather than software, unless you happened to reinstall the offending >> program. >> >> Has your keyboard got a 'Mail' key or button? If so, it could be >> playing up. You could connect a different keyboard (turn computer off >> first), if you have one, to test this. While you're at it, disconnect >> any other peripherals to rule them out as the cause. >> >> In any case, you can disable Windows Mail so that it cannot be called >> as the default mail program: >> >> Start->Default Programs->Set program access and computer defaults->[x] >> Custom [check and expand]->Choose a default e-mail program: [section]->[ >> ] Windows Mail [leave unchecked]->[ ] Enable access to this program >> [uncheck]->OK >> >> This will remove Windows Mail from the Default Programs list under 'Set >> your default programs', and also mark 'WinMail.exe' as Hidden and remove >> its shortcuts. >> >> You may not need to rename 'WinMail.exe'* to 'WinMail.exe.bak'. >> However, if you do rename it, that should definitely see the end of >> WMail starting up: >> >> Since 'WinMail.exe' has now been marked as Hidden, you will need to so >> ensure 'Show hidden files and folders' is checked under 'Folder Options' >> in 'Windows Explorer'. >> >> If Windows refuses to allow you to rename 'WinMail.exe', you can use a >> program called 'Unlocker' ('UNLOCKER 1.8.7 BY CEDRICK 'NITCH' COLLOMB' >> (http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/)) to rename it, or else adjust the >> permissions of 'WinMail.exe' to give yourself full control over it. >> >> Now, I am not sure that you need to be concerned about the several >> 'rundll32.exe' Processes running. I have three running on my Vista >> System at present. I suspect that you were exaggerating slightly when >> you stated: "...in the task manager, all i could see was a lot of >> running applications named rundll32.exe". >> >> -- >> Cheers, >> Peter.R >> (Windows Vista Home Premium SP2 with IE7 & Windows Live Mail 2009 >> 14.0.8064.0206) >> "There are more things in Heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of >> in your philosophy." - Shakespeare >> >> "kub4n1t0" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message >> news:a723d98a9f79d18045515b87adb72540@xxxxxx-gateway.com... Quote: >> > > > >> > > >> > > > >> [Edited/reformatted for readability (please forgive)] Quote: >> > > > >> > > >> > > Hey guys. Well I'm new here but I'm desperately looking for help. >> > > >> > >Right on, I'm on safe mode. I had the best antivirus there is, spyware >> > etc. From 1 day to another, Windows Mail, which I had never used >> > before, >> > started opening by itself over and over again. >> > > >> > >In the Task Manager, all I could see was a lot of running applications >> > named rundll32.exe. I deleted the file in system32 and replaced it from >> > the one in my laptop, but it didn't fixed nothing. I FORMATTED my pc, >> > now its all empty. I lost everything, and still it just won't close. >> > > >> > >It keeps opening and opening. I'm very frustrated right now and some >> > help could really be appreciated. >> > > >> > >BTW, I scanned my pc with several antivirus, showing no results of >> > malware at all. And also, when i try to go to program files and check >> > the Windows Mail folder, I can't delete it because I don't have >> > permissions. But I'm an admin in my pc, User Control is off. I can do >> > pretty much everything except delete it. >> > > >> > >Thank u and please help me =/ >> > > >> > > -- >> > > kub4n1t0 > > > > well none of that worked.. btw i dont use any other email application, > only msn.. and hotmail.com to check my mails.. also when i run spybot.. > and scan my system, i find something called partnerBHO.. as a trojan, > but i also cant remove it bcus it says something else is using it, so > anyway... my keyboard doesnt have no key.. and BELIEVE ME rundll32.exe > was reallyy crazy at the beginnig, now its not even opening, i guess > thats bcus i restored my pc.. a friend of mine told me it could be the > registry? how can i clean it? all answers would be appreciated and > thanks for the help so far =) It's not clear how much of a threat that partnerBHO is. You really need to research it yourself. You should ask in a newsgroup or forum that discusses things such as that instead of in this newsgroup. More important than that is searching the internet. I found a couple of pages that might help. SystemLookup http://www.systemlookup.com/viewitem...t=1&item=55616 PartnerBHO Trojan http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=46264.0
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