error when I turn on my PC?

Question

each time I turn on my pc i get the following error message:

Error loading p2esocks_1048.dll
The specified module could not be found

what does this mean and how can I fix it?

In my virus vault there's a virus on this same module (backup version) that's unhealable

I have a virus checker (AVG) which detected and moved the virus to a vault, but states it as uncleanble.
I've defrag'ed; used system clean up, everything I can think of!

Answer 1

http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/p2esocks_problem_resolved-t6859.html

Answer 2

Well probably that file has been infected with the virus and corrupts the file! try checking your recovery CD for that file and try replacing that file then or see if there are any backups made of that file...if you found that exact same file then let your avg delete the infected dll and just place the fresh dll where it belongs

Answer 3

After googling for this, I found that AVG is a common factor. Buy a decent anti-virus :)

Answer 4

Ouch. sounds like you have a nasty virus, get your virus scanner to clean and infected file, and then restore it..

If you cannot, go to Microsoft Knowledgebase and search for that dll file.

Answer 5

if you have a reboot disc that came with the pc in the 1st, install that into the cd-rom that will erase everything that`s on the harddrive & reformat your pc. granted you`ll lose every thing that`s on your pc (but as you can`t access it anyway) that should solve your problem.or you cld, click on start, click run,. type msconfig & follow the instructions after

Answer 6

Search in google, it will probably give a link to an anti-virus site ( look for norton ) giving full instruction how to delete it.

Answer 7

Install Mcafee and clean ur Sys files.

Answer 8

after you login to Windows,

to go start> run

and type: MSCONFIG

then click on startup tab:

See if you can locate that entry and uncheck it, save, restart.