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bridge.dll

I get a pop up when I boot my laptop with XP PRO. I says it can not find C:\windows\system32\bridge.dll.
I also crash to a Blue Screen at random times. Could these be related? How can I fix this?

Bridge.dll is related to adware of some sort, and crashing certainly could result. Here’s
what I suggest:

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  • Visit this thread out at Castlecops discussing bridge.dll, the adware
    that uses it, and some steps to remove it.

  • Perform a spyware scan. (Make sure the program and spyware definitions are up to date.)

  • Perform a virus scan. (Make sure the program and virus definitions are up to date.)

  • If the crashes persist, run the System File Checker to
    see if your system was damaged.

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6 comments on “bridge.dll”

  1. pl how can i fix this problem as when our computer is booted this message comes on desktop of screen:
    Error loading c:\windows\system32\bridge.dll”

    looking forward to hear from u soon.

    Reply
  2. save teh following as a bat and run

    %systemdrive%
    cd %systemroot%\system32
    attrib -h -r -s D2KPAX.DLL
    ren D2KPAX.DLL D2KPAX.bad
    del D2KPAX.bad
    attrib -h -r -s BRIDGE.DLL
    ren BRIDGE.DLL BRIDGE.bad
    del BRIDGE.bad
    attrib -h -r -s JAC.DLL
    ren JAC.DLL JAC.bad
    del JAC.bad
    attrib -h -r -s MSXSLAB.DLL
    ren MSXSLAB.DLL MSXSLAB.bad
    del MSXSLAB.bad
    exit

    Reply

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