How to Let SysMenu.dll Error Go Away

Follow our guide to resolve this error. Use RegInOut for a faster PC performance.

Change Microsoft System Configuration Settings

SysMenu.dll file is set to load automatically during system startup interval. When a problem arises your computer displays an error message.

For Windows 8.1/ 8

1. Press Windows Key + X, select Task Manager.
2. Click the More details link.
3. Click Startup tab.
4. Right-click SysMenu.dll file, select Disable.
5. Exit out of the screen. Reboot.

For Windows 7/ Vista

1. Press Windows Key + R simultaneously.
2. In the new dialog that appears, type “MSCONFIG” and click OK.
3. Click Startup tab.
4. Uncheck all items, click Apply | OK.
5. When you’re prompted to restart your PC, go ahead.

 

Delete Suspicious Startups

For Windows 8.1/ 8/ 7/ Vista

1. Press Windows Key + R simultaneously.
2. Type RegEdit and click OK.
3. This opens up a new dialog- Registry Editor.
4. Locate the following subkey:

• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

5. Delete the string named SysMenu.dll (Right click > Delete. In the confirmation dialog that appears, click Yes)
6. Locate the following subkey:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

7. Delete SysMenu.dll string.
8. Close Registry Editor.

 

Rename SMUpdate.dll File

SMUpdate.dll file is located in System32. Rename the file instead of deleting.

1. Double click Computer icon.
2. Open the following location:

• C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\Microsoft\Windows\Maintenance

3. Rename the file named “SMUpdate.dll” as “SMUpdate.dll.old”
4. Open the following location:

• C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\Microsoft\Windows\Multimedia

5. Rename the file named SMUpdate.dll as SMUpdate.dll.old.