996.exe system error ?

Question

"The program can't start because Core/Activation.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem".

Does anyone know how to fix this ? The error message only shows up after I start my PC.

Answer 1

Please upload a copy of your system information file. Click "start" , type "msinfo32" , Click "file" at the top of the page, select "export" and give the file a name and click "save" .

Navigate to where the file was saved to, and upload the generated text file to a public folder on your OneDrive account and post the link here.

Hi , I've used dropbox instead. I dont have a "onedrive"? 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6jecrbiza6j342v/ms.txt?dl=0

What is the make and model number of your computer? I don't see anything even remotel connected to the issue that you describe, but this, below may be connected??..... idk.

[Problem Devices]

Device PNP Device ID Error Code 

Not Available ROOT\NET\0000 The drivers for this device are not installed. 

How do I check the make and model ? uhm. I don't really know whats happening either. it gives this error when I boot my pc. https://www.dropbox.com/s/r617oz6x2dtkbos/1.jpg?dl=0

This is something that is supposed to load up when you boot up your computer, but apparently is missing a component, hence the error message.

My first inclination is to agree with Palcouk's suggestion to run some Malware scanners, and Malwarebytes is an excellent recommendation.

If the system is found to be Malware free, after running all the recommender scanners, then I would suggest that you follow the steps in the link below, about how to troubleshoot error by placing your system in a "clean boot" state.

How to perform a clean boot in Windows.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

Note: See the Windows 7 and Vista section of the tutorial.

Answer 2

Probably means your system is or has been infected and that is a remnant of the infection.

Scan your PC with all these free tools

http://www.malwarebytes.org/antimalware/

http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

http://www.superantispyware.com/

Answer 3

I did use the microsoft one , took more than 4 hours to scan and in the end says its clean. I havent tried the other one yet tho but I think it will be clean as well. I have Microsoft Security Essentials which does full scans of my pc weekly and its always clean.. I also have CC cleaner to fix my registry files but still no luck.

Answer 4

Hi , I've done that before but there's no 996.exe in there. I've also tried disabling all but on the next restart , it still pop up the same message.

Answer 5

when you logged on click on start button then type MSCONFIG and press enter key, this will open system configuration utility menu in this open window click on startup menu tab then  under startup item, uncheck any application you do not want to run automatically when you log on and specially look for 996.exe.

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With Kind Regards

Muhammad Irfan