\System\SysMenu.dll The specified module could not be found

Anonymous
2013-11-02T19:34:13+00:00

I've just updated to 8.1 and am now getting notification that "...\System\SysMenu.dll The specified module could not be found." I'm not finding anything on the internet about this. Is this a known issue or did I just inform you?

Help is appreciated.

snick5908

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures

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Anonymous
2013-11-10T06:33:36+00:00

Microsoft technical support have solved this problem for me. I'm not sure what they did as they logged in remotely to my computer. But if you are having this problem as well it might be worth giving them a call :)

Hi Kim,

Here is the solution:

1st: Download Auto Runs.

Click Here:

http://download.sysinternals.com/files/Autoruns.zip

Link basis: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx

2nd: Find the yellow highlighted Image Paths that ends with sysmenu.dll. Usually you can locate those image paths from Scheduled Task.

3rd: Right click then delete.

4th: Try to find all yellow highlighted Image Paths that ends with sysmenu.dll from "Everything tabs, delete them.

NOTE: Carefully choose image paths that ends sysmenu.dll only, if you deleted paths that are not high lightened then it might cause some trouble booting your PC.

5th: Reboot Computer

6th: Wait at least 5 minutes to confirm that the issue has been resolved. (sysmenu.dll usually appears within a minute from rebooting the computer. )

Hope it helps :)

J.A. Tan

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Anonymous
2015-06-08T08:41:00+00:00

Hi Valentina,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I would require more information to help you better.

1. Are you facing the same issue?

2. Did you make any changes prior to this issue?

This issue occurs if the system file is corrupted or damaged.

I would suggest you to run System File Checker.

System File Checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929833?wa=wsignin1.0

I would also suggest you to Run DISM or System Update Readiness tool

Windows corruption errors may prevent Windows updates and service packs from installing. For example, an update might not install if a system file is damaged. The DISM or System Update Readiness tool may help you to fix some Windows corruption errors.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/947821

Let us know the status of the issue we will be glad to help you further.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-02-23T05:56:40+00:00

    this worked very well, and its easy to setup.

    http://www.freefixer.com/library/file/SysMenu.dll-107937/

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-01-05T11:08:07+00:00

    Hi,

     

    Let's analyze and identify the cause of the issue.

     

    1. When do you get this error message?
    2. Does this issue occur when you launch a specific program or randomly?

     

    Place the computer in clean boot and check for the issue.

     

    How to perform a clean boot to troubleshoot a problem in Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

     

    Note: Once you are done with clean boot, please follow the section ‘How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot’ under ‘more information’ in the article to put your computer back to normal startup.

     

     

    Hope this information helps. Reply with the status so that we could help you further.

    I've read some of your replies... But they are a bit tricky

    Can I just contact a Microsoft support officer and let them solve this by accessing my PC remotely?

    Am in Indonesia and I don't know how good Microsoft's response in this region (I don't even know if there are any Microsoft support in Indonesia)

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-12-29T23:05:25+00:00

    Hi KasperRasmussen and M331,

    Glad to help you with that.

    Cheers!

    J.A. Tan

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