every time i start my computer up a box reads" ipwins.exe unable to locate component".?

Question

and in the box it reads "application failed to start because msvcr71.dll not found". thanks

Answer 1

Sounds like you had a program removed from your computer - but the removal was incomplete, it left residual commands in your start up routine. It's looking for a program that's no longer there.

Have you recently removed any program that you can remember? If not, it could be the result of a virus. Try running a scan.

here's another free online scan that's good/reliable www.trendmicro.com

Answer 2

It might be a part of a process related to an advertising program. I suggest that you run the free scans located on this site.