Explorer has caused an error in MSHTML.DLL (after load AdAware)
Running Win ME on Dell Dimension system.
Last night I downloaded, installed, & ran free version of AdAware
which was available through AOL. When it completed, there was
an error message in pop-up window which ties up the system.
The error recurs when I reboot. The error window says:
"Explorer has caused an error in MSHTML.DLL. Explorer will now close.
If you continue to experience problems, try restarting your computer."
When I click "close" button in the pop-up error message window, the window
disappears,
then reappears in about a second. I can't do anything else but repeatedly
close the error
window which then reappears. If I'm quick with my fingers I can
Ctrl-Alt-Del before the
error recurs, and from there power down. When system reboots, same error
recurs, after
ScanDisk completes its run.
I searched Microsoft WinME support site and Lavasoft (maker of AdAware) site
for
help but couldn't find anything relevant.
Thanks for assistance in solving this,
Bill Tag: Error Code Tag: 209513
heres a good one
my old computer Hp 120 gone...my new Hp 2.2 here
on both outlook express systems, sometimes after I had
sent mail and closed outlook express, an white icon would
show up on my desktop, and when I open it, it is called -
send- with a little wavey line following send, what in
the world is this from? anybody? Tag: Error Code Tag: 209508
Using the Resident System Programs
I have some systems in my office still on the Me OS and currently having an
issue with some of the System Programs, most notably the defrag and disc
checker. When we run them, they get to @ 2% and then stop running, but if I
use Nortons defrag etc. they run fine. Is there areason that the resident
programs would stop like this and does anyone know how I can fix it? Not an
ME fan in the first place so not familiar with their issues/problems enough
to troubleshoot effectively.
TIA
John Tag: Error Code Tag: 209507
easy question
I lost my url bar in internet explorer 6.0 also running
x/p..I can get a search on the left side of desktop, but
cant figure out how to get my http or www url bar back on
top of my home page..Thanks Tag: Error Code Tag: 209499
WINDOWS me
sOMETHING IS EATING MY hd AND MAKING THE MACHINE RUN AT
SNAILS PACE. fOR SOME REASON hd USED HAS GONE FROM 8.6mb
TO 10.7mb IN 3 WEEKS AND I'M UNABLE TO RUN SCANDISC AS IT
KEEPS SAYINGBTHAT SOME PROGRAMME IS WRITING TO IT.
I DON'T WANT TO RE-INSTALL SO WHAT ON EARTH DO I DO?
pLEASE HELP ME.
rEGARDS TO ALL.
pAUL sAVAGE Tag: Error Code Tag: 209494
Reinstalling ME
If I reinstall ME in the hope of replacing system files that have become
corrupted or have gone missing, will I have to reinstall wireless network
settings and application settings (PhotoShop, e-mail, etc.) too? And will I
lose any text and jpg files in Mt Documents?
Thank you.
Phil Maggitti Tag: Error Code Tag: 209489
Task Manager
How do you access the task manager in WindowsME????
Ctrl - Alt - Del works in windows 2000 but how in ME???
can someone send me an email with the answer to this?
Please... and Thank you. Tag: Error Code Tag: 209488
How do I know if my usb ports are 2.0 compatible ?
WinME Millenium - can anybody help me resolve the above issue ?
I seem to only be getting 1.1 transfer rates, is there a definitive way of
finding out ?
Thanks Tag: Error Code Tag: 209480
What is 21477467259?
After more investigation, I found out that I can not
install Security Update 823559 for Windows Me because of
error 2147467259. Can't seem to find out how to get
around this error. It may be a "Run Time" error if I'm
understanding this site correctly, but how come I don't
get it on other installations? Anyone got any ideas? Tag: Error Code Tag: 209473
100% cpu use when idle
When Windows ME system is idle I find that System Monitor
shows Kernel cpu useage to be running at 100% This is
real usage since cpu temperature also goes up from 33 deg
to 40 deg. A restart will bring cpu back down to 35% -
40% and temp back down to 33 deg. How can I stop this?
Tasks running as just 'Explorer', 'Systray', and
Norton 'ccapp'. Tag: Error Code Tag: 209472
startup failing after install
I've got a new to me but used HP running Windows ME. It didnt come
with a disk for ME.
I've been having various problems, like Windows Update will not work.
It fails with error 0x800A138F, despite trying everything on this <a
href=http://www.updatexp.com/0x800A138F.html
target=_blank>page</a>.
I tried downloading updates manually but some of them wont install.
they start to and then need the computer to reboot before they can
finsh. after reboot, but before windows starts, it errors out saying
that it couldnt proceed from 1% to 2%. hitting return continues
loading windows normally but the update never takes.
I have also been unable to upgrade directx, it fails almost
immmediately after unpacking the files saying Directx couldnt load a
file (doesnt specify which)and the install will shutdown.
So earlier tonight I found the CAB directory on ME and decided it
would be a good idea to run Setup, thinking that whatever is causing
the problem might be overwritten in the process.
Windows started to install itself but on reboot got stuck with the
same error about not being able to move on from 1% to 2%, push any key
to continue.
Only this time, after pushing a key, I get the same error message over
and over, it doesnt load. I'm stuck at this point. I tried F8,
step-by-step confirm, safe mode, etc. but I always get stuck at the
same part.
Right now i'm booting off my old drive (I can get to setup) which has
98 on it, so I'm able to get to the drive that has ME on it, I just
cant boot from it.
Anyone up?
I'd really appreciate any suggestions anyone could offer. Tag: Error Code Tag: 209470
Hackers Secret Weapons - Virtual Private Networks
For one, if your on a Windows Platform and you didn't disable a number
of services which are enabled by default, including file and print
sharing, the chances of your computer being hacked/owned are very high.
Also, if you haven?t secured your browser or e-mail programs this can
cause your computer to be hacked/owned. Not disabling these services
and not having a firewall or anti-virus program from the beginning of
your computer going on the internet, is a loss cause. Backdoors and
Trojan Horses disable your anti-virus and firewalls. So checking for
open ports no matter where you go or how you test your ports will not
give you accurate results. GRC shields-up has on one occasion showed my
computer as having port 110 open. The reason for this is because a
malicious hacker was using my e-mail application at the time my computer
was checked for open ports.
If your on a Windows Platform (minus XP and NT), select Start, Settings,
Control Panel, Folder Options, View and make sure you select and have a
dot in the circle where it says Show Hidden Files and Folders.
Select Start, Control Panel, Network, and if you see two AOL adapters,
two TCP/IP, two dial-up adapters, one or two Virtual Private Network
adapters your computer has what hackers install called a Virtual Private
Network, BEWARE!
If you find your system re-boots itself from time to time, this
is another sign that an Administrator (hacker) has to update your
hacked system.
Select Start, type regedit, select Registry, Export Registry, and in
the box type say 3-12-02.txt and say OK. Then open this file with
a text editor or word application and you might be "shocked" to find
what
really is installed on your system. Check the bottom of this file,
since
hackers love to install a bunch of their crap here.
What these hackers do is disable your anti-virus program using Trojan
Horses, which makes checking for viruses or trojans useless. If running
a software firewall, the hackers install another version of what your
running
and program it so you aren't able to see their activities.
Once these factors take into play, the best bet to keep the hackers
out of your system is to perform the below.
My suggestion would be to keep the hard drive (sent it to the FBI, minus
your
personal files). Or make a copy of your entire hard drive, this way if
the hackers have destroyed any system using your computer, at least you
have evidence if the FBI ever come knock on your door. The Trackers
would like a copy, but that's another story in itself.
You might want to format the hard drive, install from CD-ROM only and
obtain a free port scanner for your operating system. You can download
one from zdnet.com, and before you go online, port scan your own
computer to check for any open ports. Backdoors, Trojan Horses and
Viruses are not the consideration you need to be concerned with when
your system is hacked. Your system can also be running a Proxy Server,
NNTP Server, SMTP Server, Web Server, SQL Server and a Virtual Private
Network. All of these factors need to be taken into consideration.
Tracker
The Best Kept Secrets of Backdoors, Cracking, Firewalls, Hacking,
Proxies, The Internet, Trojan Horses, Virtual Private Networks, Virus,
Windows and different types of Servers can be found at:
http://geocities.com/secure2003222000 Tag: Error Code Tag: 209469
Wrong default system font
Hi,
My Windows Me font folder became corrupt so I had to re-
insatll my fonts, after re-setting everything in Control
Panel -> Display -> Appearance to MS San Serif Western
(Default), the only thing I cannot fix is the actual
system default font.
All message boxes, dialogs (login prompts, option
controls, etc) are different from MS San Serif Western and
i don't know how to set it to this font.
I tried the Message Box setting in the Display ->
Appearance control panel but that makes no difference.
Can somebody point me in the right direction ? Tag: Error Code Tag: 209468
Wrong default system font !
Hi,
My Windows Me font folder became corrupt so I had to re-
insatll my fonts, after re-setting everything in Control
Panel -> Display -> Appearance to MS San Serif Western
(Default), the only thing I cannot fix is the actual
system default font.
All message boxes, dialogs (login prompts, option
controls, etc) are different from MS San Serif Western and
i don't know how to set it to this font.
I tried the Message Box setting in the Display ->
Appearance control panel but that makes no difference.
Can somebody point me in the right direction ? Tag: Error Code Tag: 209467
Unable to install Security Update 823559 on Windows ME
I have tried six times to install Security Update
823559for Microsoft Windows Me. The download from the
Windows Update site is successful but the installation
fails. Can anyone help? Tag: Error Code Tag: 209466
Unknown program is writing to C:\
I have a program that's been running in the background
that won't allow me to complete a ScanDisk or
Defragmentation.
I've had this problem before and it was also eating up my
HD Memory, so I reformatted. Now I have this problem
again after reinstalling everything after the reformat,
except now it doesn't eat my memory.
This is really annoying, as I've closed every possible
program with Alt+Ctrl+Del and it still does this I
don'tknow what program is doing this. I did a full virus
scan and found no virus'. I've had this problem for a
long time and it also seem's to make a lot of my
background running programs not respond at all!!! Also my
RAM get's eatin up badly and then cause's errors and i'm
forced to reboot when I run a lot of programs.
May someone please help me? Thanks. Tag: Error Code Tag: 209450
mprexe
Sometimes at start up and at other random times, I get the
error msg "Mprexe has caused an error in KERNEL32.DLL.
Mprexe will now close." At log on, this msg will not go
away until re-boot. At other times, it can be closed.
Any ideas.....?
Thanks, David Cook, Oxnard, CA Tag: Error Code Tag: 209446
Disable hardware profile on startup
I am having an issue with an ME system on startup. For
some reason it keeps wanting to update the hardware
information database. Is there any wy that I can skip
this and get straight to the OS without starting up
in "SafeMode"? Tag: Error Code Tag: 209445
windows update
when i try to run update i get a messege saying i have to
be logged on as administrator. as far as i know, i am
logged on as such. am i not logging on correctly? why is
it not being recognized?
duane Tag: Error Code Tag: 209443
microsoft upgrades
When using the microsoft updating feature, how do you know
which items to select (add/remove. I am a novice. When
microsoft researches my computer and tell me there are 15
critical updates, then gives me options to choose from, I
am totally confused. Is there a way your computer can be
searched and automatly updates the existing programs as
installed by the factory?
Thank you. Tag: Error Code Tag: 209435
WINDOWS ME WONT LOAD AT ALL HELP!!!
One time I restarted my computer it loaded normally and it
had the white Windows ME loading screen, but it didn't do
anything.
I pressed ESC and it showed an error.
Windows could not upgrade the file %1 from %2.
%1: %2
HELP! I don't know what to do. I had to completely re-
format my computer just go get back on it. It was okay for
a few days then I restarted today and the same thing
happened again. Please help! Tag: Error Code Tag: 209428
error loading explorer.exe
Ever heard of this one? I reformated and reinstalled WinMe today. After
spending 2 hours loading software, drivers, and installing updates, I'm on
the second to last of 13 critical updates but on this one, after rebooting I
get the message "error loading explorer.exe you must re-install Windows"
Sheesh, I only spent half a day getting this far. And this happened while
updating their own stuff! I don't have another day off for a while, but when
I do get around to re-installing windows, I'm not sure it's safe to
install the updates and service packs! Tag: Error Code Tag: 209420
WindowsME/XP
I wanna install windows XP but i dont want to delete
windows ME from my computer, how can i use both on one
computer so that i can choose at startup which windows
version i would like to use..thank you very much Tag: Error Code Tag: 209416
intermittent sound
About half the time after starting the computer, there is
no sound. I have not found a way to get the sound working
other than to reboot the computer. Sometimes it take 2 or
3 reboots before the sounds works. When it works it is
just fine and continues to work untill shutdown.
I don't know if the problem is the operating system
(Windows ME), the computer ( a Dell L800 CXE i.e Celeron
800 MHZ) or possibly the sound card. Whatever it is ,
it's intermittent.
Has anyone ever heard of a flaky sound problem like this?
Anyone have any ideas on what causes it or what to do?
Any help would be appreciated,
Thanks,
R.E. Knight Tag: Error Code Tag: 209404
copy,drag and paste
Please send me information how to paste, copy and drag. I
would also like to know how to click one time on the icons
on the desktop and not double click. Thank you, Veronica Tag: Error Code Tag: 209402
System Restore
I'm on vacation again and this is usually when I make a point of learning
"new stuff." I have never used my System Restore in 3 yrs and don't know
much about it ( I haven't learned to back anything up either I'm embarrassed
to say, but that's another vacation. Hopefully I won't suffer any
consequences in the meantime). I read in an earlier post to Rob (and to
others previous to that), that he should download an SR update. These are
my starting questions:
1) I checked my installation history on the Windows Update site and don't
see anything about a SR update in 2001. Would the update have been
available on that site at some time? I just want to make sure I haven't
already downloaded it before I go to the link you gave Rob.
2)Once I get the update and get SR going, do I just wait til something
happens (Yikes!) with my computer to use SR or should I be doing some kind
of regular checks, maintenance, etc or something in the meantime? I know
this is one of those really silly basic questions, but your answers are
always appreciated.
Stella Tag: Error Code Tag: 209345
Startup Files
Found the following in my start up files. Any idea what it is? I disabled it and everything seam to work OK:
c:\windows\scrsvr.exe,c:\windows\instit.bat.
Initiated from WIN>INI (Run) Tag: Error Code Tag: 209311
corrupt files
I have been having problems with a boot up. I cant access
my outlook express for my mail account. the files that
are not loading are ledll and loader.exe i can access
outlook express but cant download my mail from the server.
it takes forevvvvvvver....... I cant find my disk with
millennium on it and was wondering how to fix. If anyone
can tell me how to fix or send me the files to write
over. I also bought online a copy ofspyhunter as I was
tired of having the glitches on my computer. IT found many
severe files attached to my computer. not sure if it has
anything to do with it. runs so sloooow. help me if you
can but dont email me I cant open it anyway. so im stuck
between a rock and a hard place. HELP ME............. Tag: Error Code Tag: 209308
data recovery problem
I'm looking for a way to Scandisk (through) and then
Defrag a partially corrupted drive so that the rest of my
data recovery efforts (another 10G) won't be stupenously
slow. I've deleted what I recovered already. When I try to
launch Scandisk, I get dialog box message that Disk
Utility has blocked writing to drive (necessary for those
functions) and I can't even find or identify that program. Tag: Error Code Tag: 209300
Windows ME UPDate
I have IE Version: 5.50.4807.2300 When I scan for Windows updates it
always has IE 6 Service Pack 1 in the Critical Update list. I would like
to know if I should install this or not. Will it install IE 6? Or should
I have IE 6 before installing this?
TIA Tag: Error Code Tag: 209299
Windows ME UPDate
I have IE Version: 5.50.4807.2300 When I scan for Windows updates it
always has IE 6 Service Pack 1 in the Critical Update list. I would like
to know if I should install this or not. Will it install IE 6? Or should
I have IE 6 before installing this?
TIA Tag: Error Code Tag: 209298
Windows ME UPDate
I have IE Version: 5.50.4807.2300 When I scan for Windows updates it
always has IE 6 Service Pack 1 in the Critical Update list. I would like
to know if I should install this or not. Will it install IE 6? Or should
I have IE 6 before installing this?
TIA Tag: Error Code Tag: 209296
Universal Plug and Play
TROUBLE enabling Universal plug and Play feature in ME.
Have followes instructions from Microsoft Article #
276507. However, when it comes time to copy files from my
ME disk, I get an error saying it cannot find the
ssdpapi.dll file to copy! When I do a search for this
file, it is not found. So, what's next? Thanks! Tag: Error Code Tag: 209291
Removing restore/protected file
I ran virus scan and found a "potentialy unwanted program"
located in C:_restore. It is some sort of dialer(ras.as).
My virus program says it can't do anything to the file
because it is protected. From what I'm to understand this
program allows the user to dial long distance phone
numbers through a modem. I have a broadband connection
(cable). Do I need this program? If not, how do I get rid
of it? Tag: Error Code Tag: 209290
No Startup after download of Microsoft Updates
Computer will not startup after download of Microsoft
Updates. It goes to the Windows ME screen and just stays
there. Tag: Error Code Tag: 209285
boot up
all of a sudden i have to use F1 to continue the boot up
of my computer. it locks up on( push delete to enter set
up or push F1 to continue) please advise Tag: Error Code Tag: 209279
What do this mean? Wuauboot error message
Keep getting error message:
wauboot has caused an error in (unknown)
wauboot will now close If you continue ......try exiting
Can someone please advise if this is a concern?
How can I get rid of it?
Many thanks for any assistance. Tag: Error Code Tag: 209277
USB Problem (Reply to Davee)
Davee,
I have done everything as you described.
Installing the CD for the equipment before connecting with
the USB
Also removed the particular software when it didn't work
out and reinstalled it again.
The problem is when the "Found new Hardware" starts
installing the (driver) it freezes up. It keeps running as
if is installing it but it takes hours. Finally I have to
abort to stop it. I checked with other HP pavillions using
Windows Me and they didn't have that problem.
Do you know if the "Found New Hardware" can be reinstalled
and how?
Thanks
AD Tag: Error Code Tag: 209275
more windows update probs
Windows Updates is apparently sucessful (I checked the log
files and don't find any problems) yet 814078: Security
Update won't fully install because when I go back to
Windows update, it's still there saying I need it.
After trying to install, I get the message (in DOS) "file%
1 could not be replaced with file%2."
I have rerun the update several times. Tag: Error Code Tag: 209270
fomatting HD on a laptop
I should know this but it's been awhile...
I have an older IBM laptop that my daughter uses for the internet. It's been
three years since I reformatted it and re-installed the drivers and
software. It's been getting more and more buggy, so I'm starting over.
Here's the problem. I can either have the a: drive OR the cd-rom drive in
the computer, not both at the same time. With a WinMe startup disk in the a:
drive, I can format the HD. But, when I try to boot with CD support, the
message that "no CD drive found, installation aborted" comes up. So I'm not
able to get the CD drivers aboard to continue the process. I know it can be
done because I've done it several times in the past with this same machine,
but I can't remember how (where did I put that bottle of Gingko)?
Any help will be appreciated. Tag: Error Code Tag: 209268
Windows Newsgroups no more on Google
I tried to check up this newsgroup on Google today, and it wasn't like
before when it used to show up on Google too. But now Google takes you
straight back to microsoft and to this group back again. I wanted to checkup
if I had missed some posts on this Ng. Tag: Error Code Tag: 209265
Invalid dymanic call to a .Dll file ...
Right after I just finished installed my win ME, this
error pops up when playing the introucing media clip
"Your progam is making an invalid dynamic link call to
a .DLL file"
helpp ... Tag: Error Code Tag: 209263
Operating a firewall - Hi Heirloom
We were discussing the firewall issue and you were going to tell us about
configuring Zone Alarm. I thought you may have missed the post.
Thanks Tag: Error Code Tag: 209262
windows me locks up completely
My system locks up daily and getting tough to deal with.
Has this been a problem before and is there a fix? I've
scanned disks and checked hardware operations everything
seems fine. Tag: Error Code Tag: 209256
Ad-aware Update 01R216 04.09.2003
http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?s=3Dcaae4b8757f58f1061d0bd9f1df7=
33e3&showtopic=3D11306
<snip>
Included are newly added signatures for:=20
AdPlus/SurferBar Hijacker, coolwwwsearch.winupdate, IEloader.msudpb =
malware and several tracking cookies.
Updated signatures for:=20
SecretCrush (Hijacker), Gator, AdBlaster, SideStep, Aconti(Dialer), =
MoneyTree(Dialer), WebDialer, EasyDates(Dialer), Proclaim Telcom =
(Dialer), and BrowserAid\SearchAndClick.=20
</snip>
Use your online > update feature to obtain the latest reference file.
=20
--=20
siljaline
"Arguing with anonymous strangers on the Internet is a sucker's game
because they almost always turn out to be -- or to be indistinguishable =
from
-- self-righteous sixteen-year-olds possessing infinite amounts of free =
time."
- Neil Stephenson, _Cryptonomicon_ Tag: Error Code Tag: 209255
Dumaru.a@MM virus
I have this virus that keeps coming up whenever I open
Outlook 2002. My McAfee anti-virus pops up and says it
has found and deleted it, and then asks for a system
scan. I've done the scan twice and it doesn't find
anything. I belive it is affecting the performance of my
Outlook 2002 - when I first open the progam it is very
slow in getting the messages in.
Any ideas or help here? Tag: Error Code Tag: 209252
When booting Win Me get this error code: E47250
Incorrect MPEG Data Format. The desktop background color
appears but nothing else appears on screen. How do I
resolve this?