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Upon bring my computer to life this morning, the start-up process clunked
and clinked through the too-numerous items I enjoy over-loading my system
tray with when Dr Watson's unhelpful warning screen appeared, "File
itmsret.dll not found. OK?"

Since the process didn't hang at any point (to my untrained observance) and
the BSoD didn't follow clicking the "OK," I turn to the collective here and
ask what's that particular dll do and why should I care? (And, yes, I've
consulted Goojaismyfriend.)

The Ranger

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"The Ranger" wrote in message
ndwidth...
Upon bring my computer to life this morning, the start-up process clunked
and clinked through the too-numerous items I enjoy over-loading my system
tray with when Dr Watson's unhelpful warning screen appeared, "File
itmsret.dll not found. OK?"

Since the process didn't hang at any point (to my untrained observance)
and the BSoD didn't follow clicking the "OK," I turn to the collective
here and ask what's that particular dll do and why should I care? (And,
yes, I've consulted Goojaismyfriend.)

The Ranger


Are you positive that's the name of the DLL? I've never been unable to find
info on a DLL file using google, but as you said, the one you mentioned
comes up with absolutely nothing.

While you're waiting for responses, I'd suggest that you run the free
version of the program shown he

http://www.malwarebytes.org/

Follow that with your own antivirus program, set to FULL SCAN (all files on
the system). Your AV software is up to date, right?

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JoeSpareBedroom wrote in message
...
"The Ranger" wrote in message
ndwidth...
Upon bring my computer to life this morning, the start-up process
clunked and clinked through the too-numerous items I enjoy
over-loading my system tray with when Dr Watson's unhelpful
warning screen appeared, "File itmsret.dll not found. OK?"

Since the process didn't hang at any point (to my untrained observance)
and the BSoD didn't follow clicking the "OK," I turn to the collective
here and ask what's that particular dll do and why should I care? (And,
yes, I've consulted Goojaismyfriend.)

Are you positive that's the name of the DLL? I've never been unable to
find info on a DLL file using google, but as you said, the one you
mentioned comes up with absolutely nothing.

It might be "itsmret.dll" but that didn't net any hits either during my
Gooja kuhnoodling.

While you're waiting for responses, I'd suggest that you run the free
version of the program shown he

http://www.malwarebytes.org/

Been using is for a long time; thanks. That is always "Step 2" in my regular
12-stepper.

Follow that with your own antivirus program, set to FULL SCAN
(all files on the system). Your AV software is up to date, right?

Yes. Running that updater is a part of my morning routine that I don't vary,
on purpose.

The Ranger

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"The Ranger" wrote in message
...
JoeSpareBedroom wrote in message
...
"The Ranger" wrote in message
ndwidth...
Upon bring my computer to life this morning, the start-up process
clunked and clinked through the too-numerous items I enjoy
over-loading my system tray with when Dr Watson's unhelpful
warning screen appeared, "File itmsret.dll not found. OK?"

Since the process didn't hang at any point (to my untrained observance)
and the BSoD didn't follow clicking the "OK," I turn to the collective
here and ask what's that particular dll do and why should I care? (And,
yes, I've consulted Goojaismyfriend.)

Are you positive that's the name of the DLL? I've never been unable to
find info on a DLL file using google, but as you said, the one you
mentioned comes up with absolutely nothing.

It might be "itsmret.dll" but that didn't net any hits either during my
Gooja kuhnoodling.

While you're waiting for responses, I'd suggest that you run the free
version of the program shown he

http://www.malwarebytes.org/

Been using is for a long time; thanks. That is always "Step 2" in my
regular 12-stepper.

Follow that with your own antivirus program, set to FULL SCAN
(all files on the system). Your AV software is up to date, right?

Yes. Running that updater is a part of my morning routine that I don't
vary, on purpose.

The Ranger



And those two programs have detected nothing unusual?

Something is obviously looking for that DLL. What changes have been made to
your computer? Is it being used by children or any larger people who behave
like children? Anyone who might be visiting dubious web sites?

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On Jun 29, 9:32*am, "The Ranger" wrote:
JoeSpareBedroom wrote in message

... "The Ranger" wrote in message

ndwidth...

Upon bring my computer to life this morning, the start-up process
clunked and clinked through the too-numerous items I enjoy
over-loading my system tray with when Dr Watson's unhelpful
warning screen appeared, "File itmsret.dll not found. OK?"

Since the process didn't hang at any point (to my untrained observance)
and the BSoD didn't follow clicking the "OK," I turn to the collective
here and ask what's that particular dll do and why should I care? (And,
yes, I've consulted Goojaismyfriend.)

Are you positive that's the name of the DLL? I've never been unable to
find info on a DLL file using google, but as you said, the one you
mentioned comes up with absolutely nothing.

It might be "itsmret.dll" but that didn't net any hits either during my
Gooja kuhnoodling.

While you're waiting for responses, I'd suggest that you run the free
version of the program shown he

http://www.malwarebytes.org/

Been using is for a long time; thanks. That is always "Step 2" in my regular
12-stepper.

Follow that with your own antivirus program, set to FULL SCAN
(all files on the system). Your AV software is up to date, right?

Yes. Running that updater is a part of my morning routine that I don't vary,
on purpose.

The Ranger

==
First step...IDENTIFY the name of the .dll...guessing as to what your
looking for is not helpful.
Second step...Get back to us with the correct info.

No more steps until second step completed.
==

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Roy wrote:


==
First step...IDENTIFY the name of the .dll...guessing as to what your
looking for is not helpful.
Second step...Get back to us with the correct info.

No more steps until second step completed.
==

And I might suggest try posting in English, without cutsie translations that
pretty much all but guarantee to lose the interest of those who might be
willing to take the time to help.

Jon

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"The Ranger" wrote in message
ndwidth...
Upon bring my computer to life this morning, the start-up process clunked
and clinked through the too-numerous items I enjoy over-loading my system
tray with when Dr Watson's unhelpful warning screen appeared, "File
itmsret.dll not found. OK?"

Since the process didn't hang at any point (to my untrained observance)
and the BSoD didn't follow clicking the "OK," I turn to the collective
here and ask what's that particular dll do and why should I care? (And,
yes, I've consulted Goojaismyfriend.)

The Ranger


This is nothing more than experienced speculation since you aren't even
positive about the dll name.

Some AV programs sometimes prevent the installation of the dll but fail to
keep the start call from being written to the config file.

There is a solution but I will wait until you update the info in your post.


--
Colbyt
Please come visit http://www.househomerepair.com

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On Jun 29, 10:17*am, "The Ranger" wrote:
Upon bring my computer to life this morning, the start-up process clunked
and clinked through the too-numerous items I enjoy over-loading my system
tray with when Dr Watson's unhelpful warning screen appeared, "File
itmsret.dll not found. OK?"

Since the process didn't hang at any point (to my untrained observance) and
the BSoD didn't follow clicking the "OK," I turn to the collective here and
ask what's that particular dll do and why should I care? (And, yes, I've
consulted Goojaismyfriend.)

The Ranger

You might try MSconfig. You get to that by typing it in the box
provided by the run command. Once there you can go to startup tab and
untick anything not really desired/ required at startup. If you are on
Windows 7 You can either hit windows logo key + R or you can enable
"run" by: http://www.blogsdna.com/2040/how-to-...start-menu.htm

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wrote in message
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[Malwarebytes and AV?]
And those two programs have detected nothing unusual?

Nothing. My experiences with Malwarebytes has been positive when it does
find things but otherwise it's a pacifier.

Something is obviously looking for that DLL. What changes
have been made to your computer?

I removed Symantec's Norton 360 recently, a couple games that no one was
playing, and some type of program that sounded like a great idea at the time
but I never used past the demo.

Is it being used by children or any larger people who behave like
children?

Three daughter-units but no one touches the computer beyond the known and
allowed.

Anyone who might be visiting dubious web sites?

snicker iTune and Facebook but according to my histories haven't revealed
anything out of the ordinary.

The Ranger

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Colbyt wrote in message
m...
[snip]

This is nothing more than experienced speculation since you aren't even
positive about the dll name.

The dll is "itmsret.dll," as I first posted. There's really no hit to speed
or hanging programs beyond clicking "OK" acknowledging that the dll isn't
found.

Some AV programs sometimes prevent the installation of the dll but fail to
keep the start call from being written to the config file.

Interesting. I'll fire that off to the AV company's help list.

The Ranger

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Eric in North TX wrote in message
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[snip]
You might try MSconfig.
[snip remaining helpful post]

Thank you very much Eric.

The Ranger

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"The Ranger" wrote in message
ndwidth...
Eric in North TX wrote in message
...
[snip]
You might try MSconfig.
[snip remaining helpful post]

Thank you very much Eric.

The Ranger



You actually don't want to do what he said unless you can describe in
writing which programs you want to disable, and why.

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"The Ranger" wrote in message
...
Colbyt wrote in message
m...
[snip]

This is nothing more than experienced speculation since you aren't even
positive about the dll name.

The dll is "itmsret.dll," as I first posted. There's really no hit to
speed or hanging programs beyond clicking "OK" acknowledging that the dll
isn't found.

Some AV programs sometimes prevent the installation of the dll but fail
to keep the start call from being written to the config file.

Interesting. I'll fire that off to the AV company's help list.

The Ranger


Eric stole my thunder. Msconfig is the tool to use. Do be careful what you
turn off. A suggested course of action is to look at everything that is
loading and then Google it to see if it is something you desire. Chances
are if it is not in Google then it is some crapware that made it past your
AV. Sometimes the program uninstallers also fail to remove an entry here.
I have a couple of disabled items in mine because I hate to edit the
registry.


--
Colbyt
Please come visit http://www.househomerepair.com

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On Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:50:56 -0400, "Colbyt"
wrote:


"The Ranger" wrote in message
...
Colbyt wrote in message
m...
[snip]

This is nothing more than experienced speculation since you aren't even
positive about the dll name.

The dll is "itmsret.dll," as I first posted. There's really no hit to
speed or hanging programs beyond clicking "OK" acknowledging that the dll
isn't found.

Some AV programs sometimes prevent the installation of the dll but fail
to keep the start call from being written to the config file.

Interesting. I'll fire that off to the AV company's help list.

The Ranger


Eric stole my thunder. Msconfig is the tool to use. Do be careful what you
turn off. A suggested course of action is to look at everything that is
loading and then Google it to see if it is something you desire. Chances
are if it is not in Google then it is some crapware that made it past your
AV. Sometimes the program uninstallers also fail to remove an entry here.
I have a couple of disabled items in mine because I hate to edit the
registry.

_Windows Services ~ Includes complete explanations of each service and
advice on which services you can safely disable._

See OS version / List of services explained.

http://www.blackviper.com/

If you get a black background, select white on the left side.

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On 6/29/2010 10:17 AM, The Ranger wrote:
Upon bring my computer to life this morning, the start-up process clunked
and clinked through the too-numerous items I enjoy over-loading my system
tray with when Dr Watson's unhelpful warning screen appeared, "File
itmsret.dll not found. OK?"

Since the process didn't hang at any point (to my untrained observance) and
the BSoD didn't follow clicking the "OK," I turn to the collective here and
ask what's that particular dll do and why should I care? (And, yes, I've
consulted Goojaismyfriend.)

The Ranger



If you'd like to know more about your computer's startup and boot
behavior, go to Soluto and download their application. There is a
lot of good information there and you will learn a lot about your
system.

http://www.soluto.com/

TDD