Uncaught exception error the specified module could not be found

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Question

Issue: How to fix «The specified module could not be found» error on Windows?

Lately, I’ve been dealing with an error on startup that states “The specified module could not be found.” What is it and what should do I do about it?

Solved Answer

“The specified module could not be found” error usually shows on Windows startup and warm-up, but it may also pop up when working with various programs or trying to connect to the Internet. Just like the majority of Windows errors,^[1], this one might be caused by a bunch of reasons, including a virus attack^[2] as well as corrupted system files.

The reason for “The specified module could not be found” error to arise is very simple: RunDLL is a legitimate Windows component that is used to launch .dll files (it is very similar to an .exe file). Windows displays the error when a scheduled task or a Windows registry entry, which is set up to be run at startup, is deleted. The component might be related to a legitimate program, as well as malware. Many users face this problem when dealing with the browser hijacker Conduit infection.

Apart from malware infections, other triggers for “The specified module could not be found” include:

• missing or corrupted DLL files;
• damaged Windows registry^[3] entries;
• incorrect installation of programs;
• outdated Windows drivers.

Find out how to fix «The specified module could not be found» error

To fix “The specified module could not be found” error, you’ll have to analyze the background of the error and isolate its culprit. Usually, the alert provides quite explicit information about the problem, so it’s not difficult to understand which part of the system is malfunctioning:

RunDLL
There was a problem starting C:\Program
The specified module could not be found.

Normally, the error provides a full path to the DLL file^[4] or program that was unable to start. Therefore, write this name down and follow the instructions provided below to fix the “The specified module could not be found” error completely.

This video contains all the information required to solve this problem:

Fix 1. Scan your computer for malware

There have been several instances of people experiencing the “The specified module could not be found” error due to Conduit or other malware infection. In some cases, malicious files might nit be deleted appropriately, and the remainants might cause various issues, including the The specified module could not be found” error. For that, you should employ reputable anti-malware software and perform a full system scan.

There are plenty of free security tools available, as well as the built-in Windows Defender. So choose appropriately and then scan your system by choosing “Full scan” option:

• Type in Security into Windows search and select Windows Security
• Pick Virus & Threat protection
• Go for Scan options
• Select Full scan and then choose Scan now

  You can use Windows Defender or any other reputable anti-malware

Fix 2. Delete BackgroundContainer task

• Press Win + R on your keyboard
• Type in taskschd.msc and press Enter
• In the Task Scheduler click on Task Scheduler Library once
• Right-click on the BackgroundContainer task and select Delete

  Delete BackgroundContainer task via Task Scheduler

Fix 3. Stop the process of the related .dll

If the “The specified module could not be found” error pinpoints which .dll file is causing the problem you can find it and stop its process by following steps below. It should work as “The specified module could not be found” error fix for most users:

Fix 4. Use SFC feature via Command Prompt

Corrupted system files might be another reason for the issue to arise, and System File Checker and find and repair them. Thus, access Command Prompt to run the scan:

• Type in Command Prompt or cmd into Windows search box
• Right-click on Command Prompt and pick Run as administrator
• When the new window opens, type in the following command and hit Enter:
  

  sfc /scannow

• Wait till Windows finishes the scan and reports results

  Run System File Checker via Command Prompt

Fix 5. Delete Windows registry files

WARNING: tampering with Windows registry might result in permanent system damage, if modifications are not applied correctly. Therefore, please proceed with the next step with caution and at your own risk. If you want to avoid possible OS corruption, you can employ ReimageMac Washing Machine X9 and fix all the invalid registry entries left by malware, consequently fixing the “The specified module could not be found” error.

Before you proceed, you should backup your Registry. Once it’s done, follow these steps:

• Click Windows + R keys and type regedit in the Run box.
• Open Registry Editor.
• Find and delete these registry entries:
  

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

• Restart the computer

Remove registry entries

If you have followed these instructions carefully and attentively, they should have helped to solve the problem that caused “The specified module could not be found” error message.

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Having an issue while deploying my express application to
azure. I’ve declared version 5.01 in my package.json file, which azure uses to install the package itself. I’ve tried rolling back versions and deploying the package files directly, but nothing has solved the issue. Also worth noting that since the package
does not install, the directory D:homesitewwwrootnode_modulesjava never actually gets created. There for I can’t investigate any of the files in that folder. The error text is below:

Command: «D:homesitedeploymentstoolsdeploy.cmd»

Handling node.js deployment.

KuduSync.NET from: ‘D:homesiterepository’ to: ‘D:homesitewwwroot’

Copying file: ‘package.json’

The package.json file does not specify node.js engine version constraints.

The node.js application will run with the default node.js version 4.1.2.

Selected npm version 3.3.6

java@5.0.1 install D:homesitewwwrootnode_modulesjava

node-gyp rebuild

D:homesitewwwrootnode_modulesjava>if not defined npm_config_node_gyp (node «c:Program Files (x86)npm3.3.6node_modulesnpmbinnode-gyp-bin….node_modulesnode-gypbinnode-gyp.js» rebuild ) else (node rebuild )

Building the projects in this solution one at a time. To enable parallel build, please add the «/m» switch.

java.cpp

javaObject.cpp

javaScope.cpp

methodCallBaton.cpp

..srcjavaScope.cpp : fatal error C1902: Program database manager mismatch; please check your installation [D:homesitewwwrootnode_modulesjavabuildnodejavabridge_bindings.vcxproj]

nodeJavaBridge.cpp

..srcjava.cpp : fatal error C1902: Program database manager mismatch; please check your installation [D:homesitewwwrootnode_modulesjavabuildnodejavabridge_bindings.vcxproj]

utils.cpp

..srcjavaObject.cpp : fatal error C1902: Program database manager mismatch; please check your installation [D:homesitewwwrootnode_modulesjavabuildnodejavabridge_bindings.vcxproj]

..srcmethodCallBaton.cpp : fatal error C1902: Program database manager mismatch; please check your installation [D:homesitewwwrootnode_modulesjavabuildnodejavabridge_bindings.vcxproj]

..srcnodeJavaBridge.cpp : fatal error C1902: Program database manager mismatch; please check your installation [D:homesitewwwrootnode_modulesjavabuildnodejavabridge_bindings.vcxproj]

..srcutils.cpp : fatal error C1902: Program database manager mismatch; please check your installation [D:homesitewwwrootnode_modulesjavabuildnodejavabridge_bindings.vcxproj]

gyp ERR! build error

gyp ERR! stack Error: msbuild failed with exit code: 1

gyp ERR! stack at ChildProcess.onExit (c:Program Files (x86)npm3.3.6node_modulesnpmnode_modulesnode-gyplibbuild.js:270:23)

gyp ERR! stack at emitTwo (events.js:87:13)

gyp ERR! stack at ChildProcess.emit (events.js:172:7)

gyp ERR! stack at Process.ChildProcess._handle.onexit (internal/child_process.js:200:12)

gyp ERR! System Windows_NT 6.2.9200

gyp ERR! command «D:Program Files (x86)nodejs4.1.2node.exe» «c:Program Files (x86)npm3.3.6node_modulesnpmnode_modulesnode-gypbinnode-gyp.js» «rebuild»

gyp ERR! cwd D:homesitewwwrootnode_modulesjava

gyp ERR! node -v v4.1.2

gyp ERR! node-gyp -v v3.0.3

gyp ERR! not ok

npm ERR! Windows_NT 6.2.9200

npm ERR! argv «D:Program Files (x86)nodejs4.1.2node.exe» «D:Program Files (x86)npm3.3.6node_modulesnpmbinnpm-cli.js» «install» «—production»

npm ERR! node v4.1.2

npm ERR! npm v3.3.6

npm ERR! code ELIFECYCLE

npm ERR! java@5.0.1 install: node-gyp rebuild

npm ERR! Exit status 1

npm ERR!

npm ERR! Failed at the java@5.0.1 install script ‘node-gyp rebuild’.

npm ERR! This is most likely a problem with the java package,

npm ERR! not with npm itself.

npm ERR! Tell the author that this fails on your system:

npm ERR! node-gyp rebuild

npm ERR! You can get their info via:

npm ERR! npm owner ls java

npm ERR! There is likely additional logging output above.

npm ERR! Please include the following file with any support request:

npm ERR! D:homesitewwwrootnpm-debug.log

Failed exitCode=1, command=»D:Program Files (x86)nodejs4.1.2node.exe» «D:Program Files (x86)npm3.3.6node_modulesnpmbinnpm-cli.js» install —production

An error has occurred during web site deployment.