Re: msimn.exe - Application error
From: PA Bear (PABear_at_mvps.org)
Date: 06/25/04
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Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 21:51:38 -0400
YW, Ken, and thanks for posting back.
Make sure you've taken care of each of the Removal steps listed for each
"adware" found on the corresponding Symantec page.
Make sure you've taken care of your System Restore files, too.
-- ~PA Bear Ken wrote: > Thank you very much for your following recommended > solution to my problem. I ran an updated version of > Adware and it identified 3 Registry Key and 6 files for > removal, which I did. I then ran an updated version of > the Norton 2004 AntiVirus program as suggested. > Interestingly, it identified 10 Adware files as > a "Threat" and highly recommended they be removed. Once > again I did what was recommended. Since doing the above > I have not received any Application Error messages. I > have my fingers crossed that the problem has now been > resolved. Once again, thank you for the sound advise. > Much appreciated. > > Ken Marlow (Ottawa) > > >> -----Original Message----- >> Check your system for "hijackware": >> >> Help with Hijackware >> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm >> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm >> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm >> >> CoolWebSearch Chronicles >> http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html >> >> Run these tools in the following order with nothing else running in >> background: >> >> 1. CWShredder (fix all found) >> >> 2. Ad-Aware (fix all found) >> >> 3. Spybot (RTFM but generally fix everything in red) >> >> Important: You *must* seek updates for Ad-Aware, Spybot, etc., before >> each and every use, even "right out of the box". But even they can't >> catch everything, 24/7. When all else fails, HijackThis >> > (http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/HijackThis.exe) > is the preferred >> tool to use. It will help you to both identify and remove any >> hijackware/spyware. **Post your files to > http://forums.spywareinfo.com/ or >> http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30 for expert analysis, not >> here.** >> >> [Alternate download pages for many of the above tools may be found at >> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm.] >> >> Also: >> >> 1. Download and run Stinger > (http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/); then... >> >> 2. Update your virus definitions, enable Show Hidden Files >> > (http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/ > 2002092715262339) >> and then run a full system scan in Safe Mode >> > (http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/ > 2001052409420406) >> with nothing else running in background. >> >> WinXP Only (WinME similar): If this scan finds anything, create a new >> Restore Point then Disk Cleanup > More options > Delete all but the most >> recent Restore Point. >> >> So How Did I Get Infected Anyway? >> http://boards.cexx.org/viewtopic.php?t=957 >> -- >> HTH - Please Reply to This Thread >> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) >> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE), AH-VSOP >> >> AumHa Forums >> http://forum.aumha.org >> >> What You Should Know About Spyware >> http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/twc/privacy/spyware.mspx >> >> Ken wrote: >>> Hello, >>> I posted the follwing message to the Windows XP General >>> site but realize I probably should have posted it here. >>> Anyway, I sure hope someone can help. >>> >>> Periodically (at least once a day)I receive the following >>> error message when exiting Outlook Express- >>> >>> msimn.exe - Application error >>> The instruction at "0x77f58d2c" referenced memory >>> at "0x009b4450". The memory could not be "written". >>> Click OK to terminate the program. >>> >>> Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in >>> advance. >>> >>> Ken Marlow (Ottawa) >> >> .
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