RemoteCtl.exe error at startup

[bookie]

When I first log on to my Dell desktop running XP home I get the message "RemoteCtl.exe has encountered problems and is shutting down" or something very close. When I click not to send the issue to MicroSoft the box goes away and I don't see anything else weird but I'd sure like to get rid of it. I only set the computer up yesterday and I can't believe I've already found a way to screw it up.

Thanks for any help.

 

[RealBlackStuff]

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That program is normally associated with a TV-tunercard. Do you have that?
If not, click on Start/Run and type in msconfig and hit enter.
See if it is mentioned anywhere in the start-options. If so, UNtick it and reboot.
Check if everything else still works OK.

 

[bookie]

Wow addict, you nailed it. The boot up/login goes without a hitch now. I had just installed a USB tuner device but didn't associate remote.ctl with it for some reason. I feel a lot better having a clean startup. Now I'm ready to muddle with it again. Stay tuned.

Thanks again.

Incidentally, thanks for the welcone, and sorry for confusing your ranking with your handle, realblackstuff.

Kevin

 

[kvgpal]

RemoteCtl.exe error

I am facing similar problem.
After log on to my desktop running 2000 prof I am getting the message "RemoteCtl.exe has encountered problems and windows is shutting down this program and you have to restart the program". I have TV tuner card in my system. after this message tv will not work.
i want to get ride of this problem
it will be great if you can help me
thanks in advance

 

[bgogioiu]

When I first log on to my Dell desktop running XP home I get the message "RemoteCtl.exe has encountered problems and is shutting down" or something very close. When I click not to send the issue to MicroSoft the box goes away and I don't see anything else weird but I'd sure like to get rid of it. I only set the computer up yesterday and I can't believe I've already found a way to screw it up.

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