Applicaton Error

[BlckJckFrnk]

Having a bit of a problem with XP sp2...

When I try to run various XP programs ( MMC, Calc, Defrag...etc) I get a popup window saying that there's an application error with the program

example mmc.exe : application error

any clue or help would be appriciated..thanks

 

[linney]

Do any of those programs run from Safe Mode, or from Normal Mode if launched by a different user?

811151 - How to Copy User Data to a New User Profile

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=811151

Are there any clues in your Event Viewer?

Can you run any programs without the error occurring?

Removing adware & spyware
faq608-4650

Try the free version of "Ewido" now called "AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5"

http://www.ewido.net/en/download/

Windows Defender

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

Some general things to try.

See if System Restore will get you back to a restore point before your problem with Explorer.

Try running ChkDsk to check your drive for errors. Right-click your Drive icon/ Properties/ Tools/ Error Checking. Select both boxes.

Run the System File Checker program from the Run Box by typing.....Sfc /Scannow in it and have your XP CD handy.

HOW TO: Verify Unsigned Device Drivers in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q308/5/14.asp

If they don't work you could try repairing windows by running it over itself. You will lose all your windows updates but your files will be untouched.

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP (Q315341)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q315/3/41.asp

 

[BlckJckFrnk]

Hey there Linney....

Thanks for the help. After going thru the process of elimination from your recommendations. It turned out that Adobe Acrobat 8 was playing havoc with my XP. Once I uninstalled, all was well in the world...thanks