Programs not starting up because a RICHED20.dll file was not found.

Cantstop1214 · 08-06-2007, 12:17 AM

I am running vista on my computer. It was running Fine for like the first month. Then out of the blue i went to click on AIM, and Itunes and it would not pull up. Instead an error box would pop up and say that the program could not start because a RICHED20.dll file was not found. I dont know what that file isand i dont know how idont have it. SO if anyone knows how to fix my problem so i can open up AIM, and Itunes. I would appreciate it.

-Cantstop1214:upset

**Deleted090308** · 08-06-2007, 07:41 AM

Hi, welcome to TSF

The file (RICHED20.dll) has become corrupt. That could be caused by malware (virus, spyware). Scan your computer and remove any malware.
Or - follow these steps to get help from our security team.
When the computer is "clean" you have to replace RICHED20.dll. The file can be downloaded from internet.

08-06-2007, 12:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cantstop1214 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1 OS: Vista	Programs not starting up because a RICHED20.dll file was not found. I am running vista on my computer. It was running Fine for like the first month. Then out of the blue i went to click on AIM, and Itunes and it would not pull up. Instead an error box would pop up and say that the program could not start because a RICHED20.dll file was not found. I dont know what that file isand i dont know how idont have it. SO if anyone knows how to fix my problem so i can open up AIM, and Itunes. I would appreciate it. -Cantstop1214:upset

08-06-2007, 07:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,281 OS: Xp	Re: Programs not starting up because a RICHED20.dll file was not found. Hi, welcome to TSF The file (RICHED20.dll) has become corrupt. That could be caused by malware (virus, spyware). Scan your computer and remove any malware. Or - follow these steps to get help from our security team. When the computer is "clean" you have to replace RICHED20.dll. The file can be downloaded from internet. Last edited by Deleted090308 : 08-06-2007 at 07:44 AM.