I'm having an issue where my computer restarts after about a minute. I have Windows XP. I think the problem has something to do with the verclsid.exe file in the system32 folder, as sometimes when I delete that file, my computer runs normally for a much longer period of time. Do you guys know of any way to prevent this file from being automatically recreated by Windows? Any other ideas about what could be causing this problem? As far as viruses, spyware, and the like, my system is completely clean.
Problem: Computer restarting
- Thread starter Rockymv
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Here's one bit of information and advice on the verclsid.exe file.
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Verclsid.exe
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File Name: Verclsid.exe
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Verclsid.exe is a Windows security pack used to verify a COM object before it is instantiated by Windows Explorer. Leave it alone to prevent your system being compromised by malware that exploits the addressed vulnerability.
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The file itself is part of a security fix developed by Microsoft due to a known vulnerability found in Windows Explorer. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS06-015.mspx
"Home>Tips & Articles> Exe File Information>
Verclsid.exe
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File Name: Verclsid.exe
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Description:
Verclsid.exe is a Windows security pack used to verify a COM object before it is instantiated by Windows Explorer. Leave it alone to prevent your system being compromised by malware that exploits the addressed vulnerability.
For More Information About Verclsid.exe, Get WinTasks 5 Pro Now!
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Recommendation for Verclsid.exe: To get control over your running programs we suggest WinTasks 5 Pro .
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Fix Verclsid.exe Errors: Free Scan
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Security Issues: N/A
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Block/Remove:
Use WinTasks 5 Pro" Verclsid.exe, Verclsid - File Analysis
The file itself is part of a security fix developed by Microsoft due to a known vulnerability found in Windows Explorer. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS06-015.mspx
If I go into msconfig and restart in diagnostic mode, the restarts do NOT continue.
Now, most of the time, even if I delete the verclsid.exe file, the computer still restarts, so maybe it's something else. Upon startup I usually receive a "Verify Class ID" error as well as a "Microsoft Windows" error, dealing with some files in a temp folder, I believe one of them is "sysdata.xml". I don't know which error is related to the restart. As I mentioned, earlier by deleting the verclsid.exe file, I could keep it going for several hours. However, this no longer seems to have any effect.
Also, I should've mentioned that when the computer restarts, it's as though everything instantly shuts off, rather than a typical restart in which Windows closes out of running programs, logs off, etc.
Thanks for your continued help!
Now, most of the time, even if I delete the verclsid.exe file, the computer still restarts, so maybe it's something else. Upon startup I usually receive a "Verify Class ID" error as well as a "Microsoft Windows" error, dealing with some files in a temp folder, I believe one of them is "sysdata.xml". I don't know which error is related to the restart. As I mentioned, earlier by deleting the verclsid.exe file, I could keep it going for several hours. However, this no longer seems to have any effect.
Also, I should've mentioned that when the computer restarts, it's as though everything instantly shuts off, rather than a typical restart in which Windows closes out of running programs, logs off, etc.
Thanks for your continued help!
Update:After fooling around in msconfig, I found that if I do a selective startup with every box checked, I have no problem at all, but if I attempt a normal startup, I experience the same problem. What happens in a normal startup that doesn't happen in the selective startup I described?
Another update: While in selective startup, I attempted to use Windows automatic updater to install some updates. As soon as I clicked the button to install, my computer restarts. I boot up in normal mode, disable automatic updates, and the problem seems to have gone away. So it seems to have had something to do with either the updater or a particular update.
In the selective startup you also have the option there to disable other then Microsoft background services by putting a check in the box on hiding all ms serices to see if something already running is the source of the problems you are seeing. In both the startup group and services you can reduce everything right down to the almost bare Windows to see if something you put on or something that got on is the problem. The main concern here from what is very likely is not a Windows problem but a possible hardware fault being seen. How old is the board now in your case? After a year or more problems can come up. I just replaced one board only seeing 1 1/2yrs of use when problems even loading Windows or instant desktop freezes were seen. Lowering memory timings suddenly a normal while slower running system. XP's crash control doesn't kick in at the desktop to restart a system only when running a large app or game.