Run Dll errors.. how to fix ?

[tonyja]

.... I have recently been getting a msg : "An exception occurred while trying to run "newdev.dll,ClientSideInstall \\.\pipe\PNP_device_install_Pipe_0" ..this is followed by 32hexadicimal nos. ( an address ?? ) I understand that this may be a Registry error of sorts.. I am not TOTALLY sure of what steps to take ...How do I remedy this?

[RandyL]

I can't find much on this so I'll try the usuall fixes. dll usually refers to dynamic link library files by the way.

 

Disconnect any new devices.

Uninstall any recent programs.

Uninstall all file sharing programs.

Run multiple malware scans

Do a system restore.

 

Hopefully this will solve it.

[tonyja]

...and there's something else...

 

..On top of all this,.......

..I have discovered that I have NO SOUND.. at ALL !!! ( only the beep as the RUNDLL displays ).. Have I deleted the driver(s) ?? I deleted something called SOUNDMAX..was that it ?? ( My Real Player recordings have no sound either )

[RandyL]

What a mess and yes you may have deleted the drivers. If I were you I would roll back the computer using System Restore since we have no idea what you have been deleting or why.

[Jelly Bean]

Reinstall your printer drivers and software.