Missing ROM files?

[Blazeduke]

Whenever I start up my computer, i get an error message,

"ERROR LOADING WINMPA32.ROM....THE SPECIFIED MODULE COULD NOT BE FOUND"

How do i resolve the issue

 

[Route44]

Blaze, can you make sure you are giving us the exact spelling because there is absolutely nothing on the whole internet concerning WINMPA32.ROM.

 

[seanc]

Do you mean WINMAP32.EXE? That seems to be Malware related...

 

[Route44]

Do you mean WINMAP32.EXE? That seems to be Malware related...

Exactly; which is why I want to make sure Blaze you have copied it down correctly.

There is a strong possibility you are infected.

 

[Blazeduke]

no......i was looking at the message when i did was typing it down :S

 

[Route44]

Run your security scans. What is your antivirus, etc.? Can you at least boot into Safe Mode?

 

[Blazeduke]

my anitvirus picks nothing up (symantec endpoint protection) i can boot into safe mode. It was just something that showed up one day out of the blue.

 

[Route44]

Blaze, we suggest you go to the Virus and Malware Removal forum, read the Updated 8 Step sticky and follow the instructions as given.

When you finish post there with required logs. You'll get excellent help there.

I am not saying this is your issue but you could also be deeply infected. We are trying to be proactive.

* Also, you might want to see if a firmware upgrade for your DVD drive might help.

 

[DelJo63]

check the file association *.ROM is invoking what???

 

[vasudeven2]

wineen32.rom missing

similarly i am also having the problem that wineen32.rom missing when i system loged in,actually before it was shoein winnux32.rom missing now its showing different,how can i remove this bug friends???

 

[CAMusing]

Go to the Virus and Malware Removal Forum and be sure to read the instructions.

 

[vannaen]

Missing ROM files

Do a system restore to when your computer last worked, this will solve any file problems.

 

[DelJo63]

Do a system restore to when your computer last worked, this will solve any file problems.

not likely! Restoring a System Restore Point is about drivers and settings. A full HD restore *may* do that, but only if it first wipes the disk to eleminate files that are not present in the restore.image

 

[LookinAround]

For the "what it's worth" department... and a start of some info i found about ROM files

1. I searched for and found 43 *.ROM files on my Win 7 machine

2. CtlPanel->Default Programs->File Associations did NOT define/associate the .ROM extension with anything (which i think implies it's not intended to be invoked by clicking it. But rather is a data file for something that's not likely intended as a user program

3. Which seems to be consistent with .ROM files appearing (i.e. my guess) to be data files containing firmware (and firmware needed data?) for your BIOS and/or machine and/or other hardware

Anyway, just a guess... if anyone learns more or different please share!! (now i'm reall curious to know all about .ROM files )

 

[DelJo63]

Your guess is what I would assume too ...

 

[vasudeven2]

problem sloved

just use malwarebytes program,it removed my .rom missing file msg

 

[LookinAround]

just use malwarebytes program,it removed my .rom missing file msg

Thanks for that post/update....

Another reminder that malware might try to hide in what otherwise looks like a normal file name and extension

 

[Mabenbkaoe]

Missing ROM files

I recently reinstalled xp now i need to reinstall my motherboard drivers i have a k7s5a pro and have downloaded the ROM file.