Re: application error in explorer.exe



Coren wrote:

After installing SP2 last night, I am no longer able to open My Computer, the Recycle Bin, any desktop folder, the search function, control pannel..basically anything that uses Explorer. When I do, I get an error that

explorer.exe - Application Error

The instruction at "0x019ee9fa" refrenced memory at "0x00000000". The memory could not be "written"

Click on OK to terminate the program.

The first string of characters tends to vary quite a bit, and written sometimes appears as read.

When I click ok, explorer reboots, leaving me with the same problem.

I do not have DiVX installed. I do not have photoshop installed (both were previous suggestions). I've tried SFC /SCANOW. I highly doubt I have any spyware or malware.

Suggestions?

How to use the Automatic Recovery feature to recover your computer if the Windows XP Service Pack 2 Setup program is not completed successfully
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=875355

How to remove Windows XP Service Pack 2 from your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=875350

Installing Service Packs
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/xpsp2.htm
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/spackins.htm

Pre-Install, Install, Cleaning Up Afterwards
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=45

What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

Get the Latest Updates and Information from Your PC Manufacturer Before Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/oemlinks.mspx

The hard disk space requirements for Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=837783

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Rock
MS MVP Windows - Shell/User

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