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Old March 19th 05, 02:53 AM
EXPLORER CAUSED AN INVALID PAGE FAULT
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Default Explorer caused an invalid page fault in module explorer.exe

I have problems with a computer with win98, when I turn on the computer it
seems that it is logging properly but after I enter my user and password an
explorer error appear telling me that:

This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down.

Explorer caused an invalid page fault in module explorer.exe at 0167:00401f31.

I already tried to start in safe mode but I also have the same error and I
can not do anything else.

Could you please help me?

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Old March 19th 05, 03:31 AM
glee
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Try the procedures here -
Recovering From a Failed Internet Explorer Upgrade in Windows 98:
http://www.cs.bsu.edu/~gjjones/admin...nd ows98.html
or
http://tinyurl.com/r5ba

Especially this section at the end:

"If you still have boot problems after you reboot, you should use the command prompt
to edit the c:\windows\system.ini file. On the command line type edit
c:\windows\system.ini.

"Once it is open, change the line shell=explorer.exe to shell=progman.exe. What you
are doing here is changing the default shell (that is having problems) from the
Windows Explorer to the old Windows Program Manager shell.

"Reboot Windows. It should now successfully boot with no errors into an empty
Program Manager shell. Use the File | Run | Browse drop down menu selection to
browse to c:\program files\internet explorer and launch ie5setup.exe or ie6setup.exe
(depending on what is there). Do a custom install and check all the Bold faced
options. When the setup program alerts you that these files are already installed,
tell it to reinstall all of the files.

"When the Internet Explorer Setup program is done and reboots, hit the F8 key to
bring up a Boot Menu. Choose Command Prompt and boot to the command prompt. Once
there, type edit c:\windows\system.ini and, once it is open, change the line
shell=progman.exe back to shell=explorer.exe. Save and exit the file. You have now
set the shell back to the original value."
--
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~ In memory of our friend, MVP Alex Nichol ~
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"EXPLORER CAUSED AN INVALID PAGE FAULT" EXPLORER CAUSED AN INVALID PAGE FAULT
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I have problems with a computer with win98, when I turn on the computer it
seems that it is logging properly but after I enter my user and password an
explorer error appear telling me that:

This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down.

Explorer caused an invalid page fault in module explorer.exe at 0167:00401f31.

I already tried to start in safe mode but I also have the same error and I
can not do anything else.

Could you please help me?


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Old June 11th 05, 06:54 PM
Wayne
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Hi -

I was reviewing this post since I'm having a similar problem. IE6Setup.Exe,
however, will not launch. If I try to run the repair function from the "RUN"
dialog, I get a dialogue saying that Internet Explorer cannot be repaired.

Any additional ideas would be appreciated.

Thank you.
--
Wayne


"glee" wrote:

Try the procedures here -
Recovering From a Failed Internet Explorer Upgrade in Windows 98:
http://www.cs.bsu.edu/~gjjones/admin...nd ows98.html
or
http://tinyurl.com/r5ba

Especially this section at the end:

"If you still have boot problems after you reboot, you should use the command prompt
to edit the c:\windows\system.ini file. On the command line type edit
c:\windows\system.ini.

"Once it is open, change the line shell=explorer.exe to shell=progman.exe. What you
are doing here is changing the default shell (that is having problems) from the
Windows Explorer to the old Windows Program Manager shell.

"Reboot Windows. It should now successfully boot with no errors into an empty
Program Manager shell. Use the File | Run | Browse drop down menu selection to
browse to c:\program files\internet explorer and launch ie5setup.exe or ie6setup.exe
(depending on what is there). Do a custom install and check all the Bold faced
options. When the setup program alerts you that these files are already installed,
tell it to reinstall all of the files.

"When the Internet Explorer Setup program is done and reboots, hit the F8 key to
bring up a Boot Menu. Choose Command Prompt and boot to the command prompt. Once
there, type edit c:\windows\system.ini and, once it is open, change the line
shell=progman.exe back to shell=explorer.exe. Save and exit the file. You have now
set the shell back to the original value."
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
~ In memory of our friend, MVP Alex Nichol ~
http://aumha.org/alex.htm
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


"EXPLORER CAUSED AN INVALID PAGE FAULT" EXPLORER CAUSED AN INVALID PAGE FAULT
@discussions.microsoft.com wrote in message
news
I have problems with a computer with win98, when I turn on the computer it
seems that it is logging properly but after I enter my user and password an
explorer error appear telling me that:

This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down.

Explorer caused an invalid page fault in module explorer.exe at 0167:00401f31.

I already tried to start in safe mode but I also have the same error and I
can not do anything else.

Could you please help me?



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Old June 11th 05, 07:14 PM
Ben Myers
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"Wayne" wrote in message =
...
Hi -
=20
I was reviewing this post since I'm having a similar problem. =

IE6Setup.Exe,=20
however, will not launch. If I try to run the repair function from =

the "RUN"=20
dialog, I get a dialogue saying that Internet Explorer cannot be =

repaired.
=20
Any additional ideas would be appreciated.


Try downloading a fresh copy of "ie6setup.exe"

http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...98NT42KMeXP/E=
N-US/ie6setup.exe

Ben
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Old June 11th 05, 09:46 PM
Wayne
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Thanks, Ben.

I downloaded the fresh copy of IE6SETUP.EXE and copied it to the ailing
computer. When I attempted to execute it, I experienced the same result - it
doesn't run.

I should also mention that when booting into Windows 98 (using WINFILE.EXE),
just before bringing up the log on dialogue, it reverts back to a colored DOS
screen issued by Symantec AntiVirus Auto-Protect - "Unable to determine the
location of the configuration files.". If ENTER is pressed ("OK" in
dialogue), Windows continues to the network log in dialogue.

Thanks for all your help.

--
Wayne


"Ben Myers" wrote:

"Wayne" wrote in message ...
Hi -

I was reviewing this post since I'm having a similar problem. IE6Setup.Exe,
however, will not launch. If I try to run the repair function from the "RUN"
dialog, I get a dialogue saying that Internet Explorer cannot be repaired.

Any additional ideas would be appreciated.


Try downloading a fresh copy of "ie6setup.exe"

http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...S/ie6setup.exe

Ben

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Old June 11th 05, 10:02 PM
Ben Myers
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A look at "c:\windows\Active Setup Log.txt" on the problem computer
might be helpful.

Ben

"Wayne" wrote in message =
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Thanks, Ben.
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ailing=20
computer. When I attempted to execute it, I experienced the same =

result - it=20
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I should also mention that when booting into Windows 98 (using =

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colored DOS=20
screen issued by Symantec AntiVirus Auto-Protect - "Unable to =

determine the=20
location of the configuration files.". If ENTER is pressed ("OK" in=20
dialogue), Windows continues to the network log in dialogue.
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Thanks for all your help.
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Wayne
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"Ben Myers" wrote:
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"Wayne" wrote in message =

...
Hi -
=20
I was reviewing this post since I'm having a similar problem. =

IE6Setup.Exe,=20
however, will not launch. If I try to run the repair function =

from the "RUN"=20
dialog, I get a dialogue saying that Internet Explorer cannot be =

repaired.
=20
Any additional ideas would be appreciated.

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Try downloading a fresh copy of "ie6setup.exe"
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http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...98NT42KMeXP/E=
N-US/ie6setup.exe
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Ben

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Old June 11th 05, 10:36 PM
Wayne
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I checked the file, and really could not see anything of any significance.
Two observations, however - 1. File date stamp was January, 2005 -
approximately when I first encountered this issue (without the Symantec
error), and 2. It pointed me to another copy of IE6SETUP.EXE, which I
attempted to run without success.

Another observation is that IE6SETUP.EXE is not the only program that
refuses to run - a number of other Windows programs will likewise not
execute. Also, I opened a DOS prompt, and pinged YAHOO.COM successfully, so
I seem to have my Internet connection.

Any other ideas?

Thanks!!
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"Ben Myers" wrote:

A look at "c:\windows\Active Setup Log.txt" on the problem computer
might be helpful.

Ben

"Wayne" wrote in message ...
Thanks, Ben.

I downloaded the fresh copy of IE6SETUP.EXE and copied it to the ailing
computer. When I attempted to execute it, I experienced the same result - it
doesn't run.

I should also mention that when booting into Windows 98 (using WINFILE.EXE),
just before bringing up the log on dialogue, it reverts back to a colored DOS
screen issued by Symantec AntiVirus Auto-Protect - "Unable to determine the
location of the configuration files.". If ENTER is pressed ("OK" in
dialogue), Windows continues to the network log in dialogue.

Thanks for all your help.

--
Wayne


"Ben Myers" wrote:

"Wayne" wrote in message ...
Hi -

I was reviewing this post since I'm having a similar problem. IE6Setup.Exe,
however, will not launch. If I try to run the repair function from the "RUN"
dialog, I get a dialogue saying that Internet Explorer cannot be repaired.

Any additional ideas would be appreciated.

Try downloading a fresh copy of "ie6setup.exe"

http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...S/ie6setup.exe

Ben


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Old June 12th 05, 12:45 AM
Brian A.
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"Wayne" wrote in message
...

I should also mention that when booting into Windows 98 (using WINFILE.EXE),
just before bringing up the log on dialogue, it reverts back to a colored DOS
screen issued by Symantec AntiVirus Auto-Protect - "Unable to determine the
location of the configuration files.". If ENTER is pressed ("OK" in
dialogue), Windows continues to the network log in dialogue.


Can you boot to Safe Mode?
Disable NAV's autoscan on boot and autoprotect.


Error Message: Explorer Caused an Invalid Page Fault in Module Browseui.dll
http://support.microsoft.com/default...74&Product=w98

SYMPTOMS
You may receive the following error message after you log on to a Windows
98-based computer:
This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down. If the
problem persists, contact the program vendor. If you click Details, you receive
the following error message:
- EXPLORER caused an invalid page fault in module EXPLORER.EXE at 167:00401f31
- EXPLORER caused an invalid page fault in module BROWSEUI.DLL at 167:00401f31
If you click Close, the computer starts, and the desktop is blank. When you
attempt to start the computer in Safe mode, the same problem occurs; however,
the memory address that is listed in the error message may vary.

Blank Desktop or Illegal Operations Error Message After You Install Internet
Explorer:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=kb;en-us;249191

Recovering From a Failed Internet Explorer Upgrade in Windows 98:
http://www.cs.bsu.edu/~gjjones/admin...nd ows98.html


--

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Old June 12th 05, 02:14 AM
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ALWAYS disable Norton/Symantec Anti-Virus autoprotection before doing any
installation, uninstall, update or repair to Internet Explorer.
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

"Wayne" wrote in message
...
Thanks, Ben.

I downloaded the fresh copy of IE6SETUP.EXE and copied it to the ailing
computer. When I attempted to execute it, I experienced the same result - it
doesn't run.

I should also mention that when booting into Windows 98 (using WINFILE.EXE),
just before bringing up the log on dialogue, it reverts back to a colored DOS
screen issued by Symantec AntiVirus Auto-Protect - "Unable to determine the
location of the configuration files.". If ENTER is pressed ("OK" in
dialogue), Windows continues to the network log in dialogue.

Thanks for all your help.

--
Wayne


"Ben Myers" wrote:

"Wayne" wrote in message

...
Hi -

I was reviewing this post since I'm having a similar problem. IE6Setup.Exe,
however, will not launch. If I try to run the repair function from the "RUN"
dialog, I get a dialogue saying that Internet Explorer cannot be repaired.

Any additional ideas would be appreciated.


Try downloading a fresh copy of "ie6setup.exe"


http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...S/ie6setup.exe

Ben


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Old June 12th 05, 01:38 PM
Jure Sah
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glee wrote:
ALWAYS disable Norton/Symantec Anti-Virus autoprotection before doing any
installation, uninstall, update or repair to Internet Explorer.


Or better yet, always disable Norton.

*g*

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