Frequent ME freezes
My Windows ME freezes up at least three times a day. No
error message appears. When that happens, I have to turn
off my CPU manually,wait 20 or so seconds and restart the
CPU. When the CPU activates, I have to wait until the disk
screening process is complete. If it has found an error
that caused the problem there's no indication of what that
error was.
BTW: Weather is not a factor. If a storm is coming I shut
down Windows from the proper shut down key.
Your help will be appreciated.
Thank you. Tag: error window Tag: 242309
HELP PLEASE, CAN'T BRING UP SYSTEM
i have a serious problem.
I can only start my system in safe mode. then when I do a restart, desktop
comes up, but system locks up, no control. Then again, have to reboot in safe
mode with same result each time.Have check for viruses in safe mode, and
found a signature in temp directory of _restore, but cannot delete it.
Help Please.
Glenda Tag: error window Tag: 242305
safe mode and running cd's
Can only start in safe mode, but need to run system restoration CD's to get my computer working again. I understand that CD-ROM drivers aren't loaded in safe mode. Is there any way to get a CD to run? System restore does not work. Tag: error window Tag: 242303
Mmtask Error...
I often get this error: Mmtask: Mmtask has caused an error
in MMSYSTEM.Dll. Mmtask will now close". What is this
error all about and how do I fix it. Thanks. Tag: error window Tag: 242301
missing files
While scanning with Lavasoft Ad-Aware 6, I had two files
which were infected:
C:\Windows\Temporary\Kb3jd94kz.exe (infected by:
PWSteal.Trojan)
C.\Windows\System\asuigg.dll infected by:
Keklogger.Trojan
both coud not be quarantined and had to be deleted.
Anyone knows if I need these files? (I performed a
complete ScanDisk yesterday with up-to-date Definitions).
Your wisdom appreciated. Tag: error window Tag: 242298
Saving to A:\, disk
I put a disk in the drive. I open my file, go to file, go
to save as, go to the A drive and this message appears:
You do not have access to the folder A:\. See your
administator for access to this folder. What is going on?
Why can't I save to a disk? Help Tag: error window Tag: 242294
Shortcut errors
When I try to open the "My Computer", "My Network Places",
or "Recycle Bin" icons on the desktop, I get "Explorer has
caused an error <unknown>" and "Explorer has caused an
error in KERNEL32.DLL" messages. The program icons open
OK. I did a Restore, and "fixed" the problem, but it
returned on the next boot. Any help greatly appreciated. Tag: error window Tag: 242287
Windows Update - Not marked as safe
When using Windows Update in Windows ME, I'm getting an ActiveX control not marked as safe error. Why might that be? I'm sure it would be signed if it is from Microsoft... Is that a false error report or possibly a hack trying to run an unsigned control? How can I find out which ActiveX control is giving that error? Thank you. Tag: error window Tag: 242281
WINOLD
Hi,
I recklessly re-installed Windows Me on my PC using my recovery
CD-ROM.
Now I can't access all my old programs and would like to return to my
old setup if possible. A 5.46 GB WINOLD folder has been added to my
present setup, and I guess I have to use this to return the machine to
its original state. Could anyone PLEASE help me with step-by-step
instructions as I'm new to this.
Many thanks,
Michael Tag: error window Tag: 242277
Error Starting IPHLPAPI.DLL
Config:
Windows Me
New Install
Athlon XP 1G
Broadband Internet
AOL 9.0
Problem: Intermittant startup error cannot start IPHLPAPI.DLL. I tried a
couple different dlls without correction. Then I tried the version included
with AOL 9 and now its just intermittant. This was a new install and I
didn't get the error until I did a MS Update.
Any suggestions are appreciated. Tag: error window Tag: 242276
Windows Me error message: memory access violation in module kernal 32
Hi folks.
I really would be very grateful for any advice - I really
am stuck and unable to get my pc to run at all. I
recently went to windowsupdate.com and permitted the
recommended Windows ME upgrades to be downloaded onto my
pc. After allowing the recommended reboot my pc seemed to
hang in setup. Ever since if I try to start my pc it
fails to load up windows, just hangs and I get the error
message 'memory access violation in module kernal 32 at
8321:38658445'.
I really need to find a solution soon as I'm waiting on
emails confirming flight and hotel detail for a trip I go
on soon. I really would appreciate any help you can give
me.
Many thanks,
Tommy. Tag: error window Tag: 242273
Continued problem with Slow System
On 5/25 I wrote:
"I have a problem with Windows ME. After a couple of
hours of use the system slows way down. The cursor is
jerky when it moves and system sounds become "echo'y".
Even the clock falls way behind actual time. It acts like
a resource problem but when I close all of my open
applications, the available resources seem to be restored
to an acceptable level without a corresponding recovery in
system performance, the clock will not even catch up. I
have run both scan disk and defrag. I also have an up-to-
date virus checker and have specifically scanned for
sasser. The problem goes away after a re-boot only to
return after another couple of hours. Heavy internet
usage (on line gaming or streaming audio) seem to cause
this to happen more quickly. I do not believe that
hardware is the problem as this is a fairly recent
phenomena. Any advice?"
Noel Patton was kind enough to point me towards several
utilities to run to detect possible viruses/hijackers.
First off, thanks everyone for all the advice. I was
hopeful that we got this nailed, especially when AdAware
detected some possible browser hijack attemps. However
after cleaning my system the problem has not gone away.
What would be my next step? Tag: error window Tag: 242271
No Joy in Mudville
First off, thanks for all the advice. I was hopeful that
we got this nailed, especially when AdAware detected some
possible browser hijack attemps. However after cleaning
my system the problem has not gone away. What would be my
next step? Tag: error window Tag: 242270
windows me won't load after using spybot
I deleted some spyware using spybot and now windows ME
won't load. I used my boot disk to start windows with
minimum drivers and all I get is 'windows is updating your
system files'. I left it to 'update' for about 15 hours
and nothing had changed. Tag: error window Tag: 242269
Missing files, Default partition, re-installation after replacing HD
Missing files, Default partition, re-installation after replacing HD
I have been having two partitions on my Pentium IV system; each on a
separate hard disk. I got an error message while re-installing ME that it
could not be done since there was not enough memory, even though 60 GB out
of 80 GB on one HD and 30 GB out of 40 GB on the second HD was free. Since I
have 1MB RAM, I think I do not need to worry about that aspect. As a
relieving measure, I replaced the 40 GB HD by an 80 GB HD, piping the
contents from one to the other by Norton's Ghost software.
In the process, I have created six problems for myself:
1) As the BIOS ends, I get an error message saying <WINDOWS
ROOT>\system32\hal.dll file is missing, asking me to install it. I do not
know how important a file it is and can I just copy it from someone else's
computer and paste it in Systen32 Folder. Sounds totally unbelievable.
Anyway, the Windows processing continues, if I just press the Escape Button.
What is the correct way to restore that file?
2) At the end of the BIOS processing, I now get three instead of two
options for opening Windows: XP, ME or Default. I of course select ME or XP.
But I want to understand if the presence of the third option is eventually
likely to create any problems for me. In the MY Computer configuration I see
only Floppy Drive A, Hard Disks C and D, CD ROM Drive E and CS Writer F. Do
I need to get rid of this Default Option? If yes, how?
3) As soon as XP opens, there is an error message saying Entry Point
Reinitialize Critical Section could not be located in the Dynamic Link
Library Kernel32.dll.
4) No application in XP can now be opened since a System Shutdown
within 60 seconds is initiated by NT\Authority\System
5) I have RegClean in both partitions and have attempted to fix any
errors which might have cropped up but that has not helped. The XP
installation disk does not permit re-installing, except by reformatting the
HD which means that I lose all the upgrades of XP, the security patches, the
virus patches and even important drivers for video cards installed using
very poor instructions from manufacturer of the Video and Audio cards.
6) ME still gives the error message saying there isn't enough memory
for re-installation.
How can I get the system back to its original shape and smooth functioning?
P. Jayant Tag: error window Tag: 242259
Emptying the Temp folder
Some programs that did not install properly still have
remnants in the Temp folder. What would happen to the
running of Windows ME in general if I deleted all the
contents of this file? I seem to remember it was empty
when I first reinstalled the operating system. Tag: error window Tag: 242253
Critical Update Problem - Solved
People may remember that I had a problem with a security update for
WMP9. Although I had downloaded it several times, KB828026 kept being
re-offered.
MS Support finally solved the problem this way:
1. Boot into Safe Mode.
2. Search for any and all WMP or WMP.DLL files and delete them (in my
case there was only one).
3. Re-boot into Normal Mode.
4. Re-download WMP9 and then KB828026.
5. Re-boot.
6. Check to see if update was offered again (it wasn't).
Hope this helps anyone with a similar problem. Tag: error window Tag: 242250
Error opening folder
When i try to select and open folders(using left click) ..i
get the open with box(which is quite unsual ...cause we
usually see open with for unassociated file types). i can
only open folders by right clickin it and slecct the second
open option..
Yes right i've surprisingly 2 open options for every
folder..which is visible when u right click it...the if u
select the first one u get the open with box...so this must
be the one that left clickin selects when tried to open the
folder...the other open works perfectly....
also i noticed that new option(when u right click in and
empty area) containing the various items like create new
folder...wave file and text file...etc also has
disappeared....
please help
please Tag: error window Tag: 242247
Updates Not Installing
When my system downloads updates, and a restart is called
for, I receive a message " windows cannot update 1% 2%:
2%". The updates are not installed, they keep downloading
every time I go online. Any suggestions to correct this.
Thanks, Gene. Tag: error window Tag: 242242
Kernel 32 dll.error during startup
Had some trojan horse viruses in restore file so had to
shut down restore to immunize. Since that time I get an
error in spool 32, stimon,statemgr causing error in kernel
32 dll. or msgrv 32 causing error in KRNL 386. exe. It
will not allow windows to boot up and I can not close so
have to manually shut down and then restart. It may allow
windows to load the next time sometimes not and I have to
ctrl,alt,delete and restart again. Errors accure in Mmtask
and systemtray also on the second startup. Have run
spybot, avg, adaware, and cwshredder and show no virus.
Would like any help on this so I can set up a new restore
point. Tag: error window Tag: 242235
wtoolsa has caused an error in kernel32.dll
every time i start my computer i receive this message that
wtoolsa has caused an error in kernel.I don't know how to
fix the problem. Tag: error window Tag: 242233
system hanging
I'm running Win Me and am experiencing problems with it
hanging during normal use. It acts as though there's
something very heavy in memory usage running, like when
you're printing and try to run another program. The
cursor pauses as I move the mouse. When I am playing
Spider Solitaire the cards deal one at a time with several
seconds between each card being dealt.
I recently had a problem where the computer wouldn't boot
so I reformatted the HD and reinstalled Win Me. It ran
fine for several weeks and then this problem started.
Could it be a hardware problem that caused my original
problem and is also causing this hanging problem?
Aby help would be greatly appreciated. Tag: error window Tag: 242232
CD drive
I have learned to HATE microsoft and especially ME. Out
of the blue, a drive "D" has appeared on my Compaq, moving
my actual CDrom drive to "E". Now, when I put a CD in my
CD drive to listen to, I keep getting "no disc in drive E"
message, but the stinking CD is in there. I cannot figure
out how to tell my computer to look for the CD.
And, of course, there is no user support phone number - I
finally found a number, and there is a $35.00 charge -
??!! That is outrageous!!
Next time, I am buying a MAC. I may just throw this SOB
in the yard, and by a MAC this week!
Can anybody help me? Tag: error window Tag: 242231
Memory Management`
I don't know if this is a windows related problem or not (I am new to
windows after 20 years or so with Macs...).
I am playing "Baldur's Gate" on a PC w/WinMe (essentially handed down from
my daughter) and have found that it slows down to the point not working
after about a half hour. Is this something windows can control (too many
programs loaded at start?) or is it a game issue or hardware issue?
Any thoughts?
Thanks! Tag: error window Tag: 242228
Explorer has caused an error in ~7872768775.TMP
Msg appears and says Explorer will now close.
If you select close, computer icons disappear and you get
a blue screen?
Does anyone know what causes this and is there a fix?
Using Windows ME operating system for numerous years,
nothing new been installed in the past year and this is
the 1st time I have run across this error msg.
Thanks, Paul Tag: error window Tag: 242224
fixed explorer error problem
for those of you who have had problems accessing programs
from your icons on your desktop and kept getting
the 'explorer error', i think i found a solution. use
system mechanic 4 profesional and then use the fix
registry option. it deleted over 70 different invalid
registry key things! anyways, i hope this helps. Tag: error window Tag: 242221
MS Office 2000 Premium SR-1
My Windows ME came loaded with MS Works Suite 2001. I want
to install MS Office 2000 Premium SR-1. Is there any
compatiblity problems?
Thanks for your time.
Ray Tag: error window Tag: 242219
Open GL DLL
This particular baby is causing me problems as it causes
some games not to load.
I've got an old system & I'm not trying to put on recent
games, so it's not as if I'm trying to get it to work
outside it's capabilities.
The comp has installed in it a NVIDIA RIVA TNT 2 - model
64 graphics card & Direct X 9.0b
When attempting to install Return to Castle Wolfenstein (I
did say old)....it gets through that ok then as it loads
to play it can't complete the process, citing the
following reason....
GLW-start Open GL ()- could not load Open GL subsystem
Everything on the comp says it's ok in the system
information & no conflicts are present.
Anyone got any ideas re a solution? Tag: error window Tag: 242218
Windows Crash
I am running a Explorer 5.0 on a Windows ME computer.
I keep getting an error that "Explorer has caused an error in
~708280388.TMP" It then closes and I lose the whole desktop. What,
if anything, can I do about it?
Thank you.
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What are these missing files?
With Mike M's help I have just about returned the computer to normal
operation.
When running Depends.exe I get two error messages:
1."apphelp.dll error opening file. The system cannot find the
specified file."
2."userenv.dll" same message as above.
Followed by:
"Warning: At least one delay-load dependency module was not found."
"Warning: At least one module has an unresolved import due to a
missing export function in a delay-load dependent module.
Google search indicates that "apphelp.dll" comes with XP. Going back a
year in Backups of ME system shows I have never had that file.
Google search for "userenv.dll" shows the file to be within
"user32.dll". Anyway to get the file userenv.dll, user32.dll was
downloaded. But, user32.dll is already in the Windows\System folder
and I could not copy the downloaded version to it as it was in
use...not sure I wanted to do that anyway???
Bottom line...everything seems to be working well enough that maybe I
should just press on since I don't get any error messages when various
programs load which show the above errors using Depends.exe.
Bill Tag: error window Tag: 242205
Can I prevent Adware from loading or .exe's from downloading?
I am bombarded with Ads. I'm looking for a way in
Windows to no allow executables to be downloaded from the
internet AND/OR does not allow services to automatically
get loaded or start on reboot.
I'm getting good at removing them, but it only lasts a
day.
How can I stop them from coming?? Tag: error window Tag: 242202
"failed to load cd_clint.dll" error message
Every time I boot my pc I get the error message "failed to
load cd_clint.dll". Although it doesn't seem to interfere
with any programs, it's annoying to see it pop up every
time I boot up. Does anyone know what causes this error
and how to fix it?
Thanks for any help you can provide. Tag: error window Tag: 242195
Outlook Express
is it possible to config my msn.com email to open in
Outlook Express, if so how can this be done?
thanks, Tag: error window Tag: 242193
defrag errors
When I try to run defrag it keeps restarting saying "hard disk changed" or
something to that affect. This is the first time it has done that. I have
turned off all running programs before running defrag but I still get the
error. Any ideas?
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fulfilled by correcting others. Tag: error window Tag: 242186
kernel./explorer error messages
once starting windows and have logged on i get different
error messages which generally say explorer has error
in "kernel" or a 'long digit'.tmp and will now close, you
click "ok" and it just closes everything and has nothing
on the screen. it happens everytime. i have tried to
restore from a earlier date but still no luck. Tag: error window Tag: 242175
ran defrag - lost everything
Two days ago I ran disc defrag, then shut down the computer ... the next morning it started in safe mode only, most program files won't open. And when I click on 'my computer' the D and E drives don't appear, so I can't run my system restore discs. Can't get online with it, either. Last week I downloaded some critical updates from Microsoft, and I have a feeling this is related to the problem. Don't know which ones were downloaded. Happened to do a virus scan the same day this happened and nothing was found. Was able to run 'thorough' scandisk last night and no errors detected. Ran spybot this morning. I'm pretty computer illiterate, but somehow been able to muddle through problems before, but I can't think of anything else to do. Tag: error window Tag: 242172
Missing CD/RW Drive
Using Windows ME, my CD/RW drive doesn't sometimes show up in My Computer or
Device Manager. I don't have TweakUI installed. Any help would be
appreciated. Tag: error window Tag: 242171
Programs Not Responding During Boot Process
Starting last night, as I boot up the computer, certain
files that are listed in Msconfig Startup hang and refuse
to load and I have to CTL ALT DEL and end task to get the
process to continue. These usually include systray,
statemgr and vsmon. I have scanned the disk, run spybot
and adaware, I have latest mcaffee virus protection and
firewall and I just can't figure out what caused this.
Files (like systray.exe) seem to be there in
Windows/System as they shouldbe. It is not even the same
programs each time. ???????? Tag: error window Tag: 242170
Programs Not Responding During Boot Process
Starting last night, as I boot up the computer, certain
files that are listed in Msconfig Startup hang and refuse
to load and I have to CTL ALT DEL and end task to get the
process to continue. These usually include systray,
statemgr and vsmon. I have scanned the disk, run spybot
and adaware, I have latest mcaffee virus protection and
firewall and I just can't figure out what caused this.
Files (like systray.exe) seem to be there in
Windows/System as they shouldbe. It it not even the same
programs each time. ???????? Tag: error window Tag: 242169
ME
When I reboot my system, I get an error message that
says: "WJViewerror", "Could not execute main."
Any ideas what this means or how to correct it? Thanks
Email to scherzo29@speakeasy.net Tag: error window Tag: 242168
Firewall & what else?
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fact, or should everyone have it?
And what about antivirus, spyware and trojans?
My OS is Windows ME and my total disk capacity is 9.7 GB.
The question here is:
What is a must in my case and which are the best and least troublesome
applications to use?
Being certain there are several different solutions, I am willing to make my
choice.
Harry.
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Norton AV
I am running ME. Have 2 HDs WD40g and WD80g. The 80 is a
copy of the 40 using Western Digital EZ-Install. When I
try to do a virus scan using NAV the 80g goes into a
seemingly endless loop finding multiple non existant
subfolders in Windows\Application Data\Earthlink\Media\.
The 40g drive does not do this. NAV scans and finds no
virus, etc. on it. Deleting this folder on the 80 and
copying it from the 40 yields the same problem. ???? I
find little or no enthusiasm for NAV scanning the
newsgroup. Must be a better answer.
Thanks !!! Tag: error window Tag: 242155
Control Panel Err Msg
Hi. When I click on Start/Settings/Control Panel I get an
Error msg 'Explorer has caused an error in SLCCAPPL.CPL.
Try re-starting your computer.' When I click on the close
box everything runs ok. Can anybody tell me how to get rid
of this Annoying pop-up ?
Mike Tag: error window Tag: 242139
INTERNET EXPLORER
YES AND THANKS FOR ANY INPUT.I SEEM TO BE GETTING ALOT
OF THESE MESSAGES,"EXPLORER WILL HAVE TO
CLOSE....<UNKNOWN>.THEN MY COMPUTER TRIES TO SHUT DOWN,AND
ANY OTHER PROGRAM I HAVE RUNNING TRIES TO CLOSE,AND
USUALLY "FREEZES" MY COMPUTER.I HAVE 512 MEMORY,1344
PROCESSOR,AN O.K. COMPUTER.PLEASE ADVIZE. R.M. CARTER Tag: error window Tag: 242136
Anybody know how to get hotfixes for WinME
I go to Microsoft Page and look for hotfixes for WinMe but
can't find any ..Any help out there? My installed version
is 4.90. Is that outdated? Maybe updating it would help
prevent problems that come with Millenium? Help? Tag: error window Tag: 242129
Iexplore has caused an error in KERNEL32.DLL. Iexplore
will now close.