Windows 7 RunDLL - ansdp.dll - Access is denied

[Logmeonto]

I just rebooted my desktop running Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 (x64) and received the following error message:

RunDLL
There was a problem starting
C:\Users\xxxxxxxx\AppData\Roaming\ansdp.dll

Access is denied.

I've never heard of this dll before and a search of Google returned nothing. Searching the HDD for the filename returned nothing. I'm searching for hidden and system files.

I've run a virus scan, MS Security Essentials, and it finds nothing.

Does anyone have any information on this .dll?

Thanks,
-Bill

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like there might be a potential issue with a DLL file that's causing an error message upon reboot. The error message you received indicates that there was a problem starting the "ansdp.dll" file located in your user's roaming folder. Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot this issue: 1. Safe Mode Boot: Try booting your Windows 7 machine into Safe Mode to see if the error still occurs. Safe Mode starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and services, which can help in identifying if the issue is related to a third-party program or service. 2. System File Checker (SFC): Run the System File Checker tool to scan for and restore corrupted system files. Here's how you can do it: - Open the Command Prompt as an administrator. - Type sfc /scannow and press Enter. - Wait for the scan to complete and follow any on-screen instructions. 3. Autoruns: Use the Autoruns utility from Sysinternals (Microsoft) to check for any suspicious entries that might be related to the DLL. You can disable or delete these entries. - Download Autoruns from the official Microsoft website. - Run Autoruns as an administrator and look for any entries related to "ansdp.dll." 4. Registry Check: Check the Windows Registry for any references to "ansdp.dll" that might be causing the issue. Be cautious when modifying the registry as improper changes can cause system instability. 5. Malware Scan: Consider running a full scan of your system with other reputable antivirus programs or antimalware tools to ensure that the system is clean. Sometimes, certain malware can hide from specific antivirus programs. 6. Uninstall Suspicious Programs: If you recently installed any new software around the time this issue started, consider uninstalling them to see if the problem resolves. If these steps don't resolve the issue, you may need to gather more information about this specific DLL file "ansdp.dll" for further analysis. Since you couldn't find much on Google or on your hard drive, it might be a more obscure issue. If you can provide any more details about when this issue started or any recent changes to your system, it could help in diagnosing the problem more accurately.