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Old July 10th 04, 10:57 PM
Neil
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Default Windows has quit

Windows 98 SE. 450Mb Pentium 2. 168 Mb Ram. 4 Gb Hard
drive. 750 Mb free space.

My wife messed up my computer. She set about opening up
every zip file on my C drive looking for pics (the pics ar
eof our Daughter and Grandchildren, not porno!)
Unfortuanately she got into some zip files that were not
pics - self extract, downloaded programs waited to be
CORRECTLY installed and tried, and my back up registry. In
the space of a coupe of hours she'd opened about 1000 pics
and then the PC froze. Now when it is rebooted it stops
after log on and gives an error message
Explorer
This program has performed an illegal operation and will
shut down.

Explorer caused an invalid page fault in module
EXPLORER.EXE at 0167:00401f31 etc.

If I press close, it just leaves the background color, no
desktop and does nothing. If I press my reset button, it
ends up going through scandisk and goes to safe mode, but
stops at the same error message.

My computer does not have in internet connection, and
hasn't had for 5 weeks. My anti virus found nothing. I
have used Spybot Search and Destroy since the last time I
connected to the internet.

My son home schools on this computer, and his work for
last few weeks has no back up, so I am concerned about
reformatting. Need to get important files 1.5 Mb plus from
C drive at least before formatting.

I tried reloading Windows from the CD. I even deleted
Explorer.exe and then reloaded Windows. I am unable to
find some of the zip files she was opening because they
are in "Temporary Internet Folder" and DOS soesn't see it.

Please help.

Thank you for your time.

Neil Hall

Is there any way to get around this through DOS?
  #2  
Old July 10th 04, 11:24 PM
ppoatt
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Default Windows has quit

Pull that HD out. Get another,larger, HD and install
windows on the new one. Once the machine is up an running
with the new HD plug the old one in as slave. Then you can
retrieve the data you want. 4gig HD is kind of small. It
may be time to get a bigger one anyway. You may be able to
pick up another,used, 4gig from a repair shop cheaply. I
buy them for $5 all the time.
-----Original Message-----
Windows 98 SE. 450Mb Pentium 2. 168 Mb Ram. 4 Gb Hard
drive. 750 Mb free space.

My wife messed up my computer. She set about opening up
every zip file on my C drive looking for pics (the pics

ar
eof our Daughter and Grandchildren, not porno!)
Unfortuanately she got into some zip files that were not
pics - self extract, downloaded programs waited to be
CORRECTLY installed and tried, and my back up registry.

In
the space of a coupe of hours she'd opened about 1000

pics
and then the PC froze. Now when it is rebooted it stops
after log on and gives an error message
Explorer
This program has performed an illegal operation and will
shut down.

Explorer caused an invalid page fault in module
EXPLORER.EXE at 0167:00401f31 etc.

If I press close, it just leaves the background color, no
desktop and does nothing. If I press my reset button, it
ends up going through scandisk and goes to safe mode, but
stops at the same error message.

My computer does not have in internet connection, and
hasn't had for 5 weeks. My anti virus found nothing. I
have used Spybot Search and Destroy since the last time I
connected to the internet.

My son home schools on this computer, and his work for
last few weeks has no back up, so I am concerned about
reformatting. Need to get important files 1.5 Mb plus

from
C drive at least before formatting.

I tried reloading Windows from the CD. I even deleted
Explorer.exe and then reloaded Windows. I am unable to
find some of the zip files she was opening because they
are in "Temporary Internet Folder" and DOS soesn't see it.

Please help.

Thank you for your time.

Neil Hall

Is there any way to get around this through DOS?
.

  #3  
Old July 11th 04, 12:42 PM
H Leboeuf
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Default Windows has quit

Error at same offset address. Check it out.
Problems After Installing Monster Fusion Driver Software
Explorer caused an invalid page fault in module explorer.exe at
015f:00401f31
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=219269 (i. e. 5. W95/98 11/3/2003)
--

Henri Leboeuf
Web page: http://www.colba.net/~hlebo49/index.htm
===
"Neil" wrote in message
...
Windows 98 SE. 450Mb Pentium 2. 168 Mb Ram. 4 Gb Hard
drive. 750 Mb free space.

My wife messed up my computer. She set about opening up
every zip file on my C drive looking for pics (the pics ar
eof our Daughter and Grandchildren, not porno!)
Unfortuanately she got into some zip files that were not
pics - self extract, downloaded programs waited to be
CORRECTLY installed and tried, and my back up registry. In
the space of a coupe of hours she'd opened about 1000 pics
and then the PC froze. Now when it is rebooted it stops
after log on and gives an error message
Explorer
This program has performed an illegal operation and will
shut down.

Explorer caused an invalid page fault in module
EXPLORER.EXE at 0167:00401f31 etc.

If I press close, it just leaves the background color, no
desktop and does nothing. If I press my reset button, it
ends up going through scandisk and goes to safe mode, but
stops at the same error message.

My computer does not have in internet connection, and
hasn't had for 5 weeks. My anti virus found nothing. I
have used Spybot Search and Destroy since the last time I
connected to the internet.

My son home schools on this computer, and his work for
last few weeks has no back up, so I am concerned about
reformatting. Need to get important files 1.5 Mb plus from
C drive at least before formatting.

I tried reloading Windows from the CD. I even deleted
Explorer.exe and then reloaded Windows. I am unable to
find some of the zip files she was opening because they
are in "Temporary Internet Folder" and DOS soesn't see it.

Please help.

Thank you for your time.

Neil Hall

Is there any way to get around this through DOS?


  #4  
Old July 11th 04, 07:04 PM
PCR
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Default Windows has quit

I think you fit the profile for this one...

Explorer & IE are basically one & the same. Therefore, may as well try
this write-up, originally from a Gateway WEB site, which is a temporary
reversion to an earlier version of IE...

ONE THING: Do nothing more than stated here using Winfile, because, if
you move a file with it, you will lose that file's LFN (Long File Name)
in the destination.

Desktop Icons and Taskbar Are Missing

Affected Products: Software, System CDs
Affected Operating Systems: Windows® 98 , Windows® 98 SE,
Windows® Me

ISSUE: After starting Microsoft® Windows® 98 or Windows
Me, the taskbar is missing and there are no icons. When
starting Windows, the taskbar may flash on for a brief
second and then disappear. The only display visible is the
background wallpaper and the mouse cursor. Pressing
CTRL+ALT+DELETE brings up the Close Program dialog box,
but selecting End Task on the items on the list may not
have an effect. When the computer is started into Safe
mode, the issue still occurs. Running Scanreg /Restore
does not resolve the issue.

There have been several reports that the issue occurred
when restarting the computer after receiving a dialog box
that displays "Virus/spyware found. Do you wish to
remove?" or "Do you want to install Spyware Monitor?" The
dialog box only has Yes or No selections, and selecting
either can cause the issue. There is no X to close the
dialog box, however pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE to bring up
the Close Program dialog box lists a "Remove found
spyware?" entry, which can be end tasked.

(1) Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE, & click Shut Down.

(2) After the computer has been shut down, turn on the computer. Hold
CTRL as you boot for the Startup Menu, or begin pressing the F8 key in
one-second intervals. If you complete this step successfully, the
Microsoft Windows Startup Menu is displayed. If no menu is displayed and
Windows starts up normally, repeat this step.

(3) At the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu, use the ARROW keys to select
"Command Prompt Only", and then press the ENTER key.

(4) At the command prompt, type:
EDIT C:\Windows\System.ini
Press ENTER.

(3) In the C:\Windows\SYSTEM.INI file, locate the line of text under the
[boot] section that lists "Shell=Explorer.exe". This is typically the
third line in the file.

(4) Edit the "Shell=Explorer.exe" line by deleting the "Explorer.exe"
text and replacing it with "Winfile.exe". The line should list the
following:
Shell=Winfile.exe

(5) To save the changes, press the ALT+F keys.

(6) A menu displays in the upper left corner of the screen. Press the X
key to exit.

(7) Press ENTER to save the changes and return to the command prompt.
(TAB would move you to the next button.)

(8) At the command prompt, restart the computer by pressing the
CTRL+ALT+DELETE keys. Once Windows has restarted, it starts into the
Windows File Manager (Winfile.exe).

(9) In the File Manager window, double-click "progra~1" in the left hand
window to open the Program Files folder.

(10) Double-click "intern~1" in the left hand window to open the
Internet Explorer folder.

(11) Double-click "setup" in the left hand window to open the Setup
folder.

(12) In the File Manager window, double-click "Setup.exe" in the right
hand window to launch Internet Explorer setup.

NOTE: If the setup folder is not available, Internet Explorer has not
been updated and a previous version of Internet Explorer cannot be
restored. You cannot use this method. Close "Winfile", shut down, & post
back, or try the URL at the very bottom of this post, which is an
over-install of IE.

(13) In the Internet Explorer 6 and Internet Tools Setup window, click
OK.

(14) In the Setup Message dialog box, click Yes to restore the previous
version of Internet Explorer.

(15) Internet Explorer setup removes components.

(16) In the Internet Explorer 6 and Internet Tools - Restart Windows
dialog box, click Restart Windows.

When the computer is restarting, hold CTRL for the Startup Menu, or
begin pressing the F8 key in one-second intervals. If you complete this
step successfully, the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu is displayed. If
no menu is displayed and Windows starts up normally, repeat this step.

(17) At the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu, use the ARROW keys to select
Command prompt only, and then press ENTER.

(18) At the command prompt, type:
EDIT C:\Windows\System.ini
Press ENTER.

(19) In the C:\Windows\SYSTEM.INI file, locate the line of text under
the [boot] section that lists "Shell=Winfile.exe". This is typically the
third line in the file.

(20) Edit the "Shell=Winfile.exe" line by deleting the "Winfile.exe"
text and replacing it with "Explorer.exe". The line should list the
following:
Shell=Explorer.exe

(21) To save the changes, press the ALT+F keys.

(22) A menu displays in the upper left corner of the screen. Press the X
key to exit.

(23) Press ENTER to save the changes and return to the command prompt.
(TAB would move you to the next button.)

(24) At the command prompt, restart the computer by pressing the
CTRL+ALT+DELETE keys

(25) Windows starts to a blue screen, but will still be
accessing the hard drive for a period of time. When
finished, Windows is on the desktop with icons, but an
older version of Internet Explorer is installed. You
should update your antivirus software, and then perform
Windows Update to install a new version of Internet
Explorer again.

....snip

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];249191
Blank Desktop or Illegal Operations Error Message After You Install
Internet Explorer. This is a temporary reversion to an earlier IE, IF
that option is present.

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=293174
Over-Install IE in Progman. This is an over-install of IE. I have a
detailed write-up for it, if you want.


--
Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
PCR

"Neil" wrote in message
...
| Windows 98 SE. 450Mb Pentium 2. 168 Mb Ram. 4 Gb Hard
| drive. 750 Mb free space.
|
| My wife messed up my computer. She set about opening up
| every zip file on my C drive looking for pics (the pics ar
| eof our Daughter and Grandchildren, not porno!)
| Unfortuanately she got into some zip files that were not
| pics - self extract, downloaded programs waited to be
| CORRECTLY installed and tried, and my back up registry. In
| the space of a coupe of hours she'd opened about 1000 pics
| and then the PC froze. Now when it is rebooted it stops
| after log on and gives an error message
| Explorer
| This program has performed an illegal operation and will
| shut down.
|
| Explorer caused an invalid page fault in module
| EXPLORER.EXE at 0167:00401f31 etc.
|
| If I press close, it just leaves the background color, no
| desktop and does nothing. If I press my reset button, it
| ends up going through scandisk and goes to safe mode, but
| stops at the same error message.
|
| My computer does not have in internet connection, and
| hasn't had for 5 weeks. My anti virus found nothing. I
| have used Spybot Search and Destroy since the last time I
| connected to the internet.
|
| My son home schools on this computer, and his work for
| last few weeks has no back up, so I am concerned about
| reformatting. Need to get important files 1.5 Mb plus from
| C drive at least before formatting.
|
| I tried reloading Windows from the CD. I even deleted
| Explorer.exe and then reloaded Windows. I am unable to
| find some of the zip files she was opening because they
| are in "Temporary Internet Folder" and DOS soesn't see it.
|
| Please help.
|
| Thank you for your time.
|
| Neil Hall
|
| Is there any way to get around this through DOS?


  #5  
Old July 11th 04, 07:44 PM
Brian A.
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See if these help:
Error Message: Explorer Caused an Invalid Page Fault in Module =
Browseui.dll
http://support.microsoft.com/default...74&Product=3D=
w98

SYMPTOMS
You may receive the following error message after you log on to a =
Windows 98-based computer:=20
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:=20
- 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/default...91&Product=3D=
w98

Some have had trouble when it comes to Article #129605 at step #3. What =
you need to do is reinstall your version of IE to work out the missing =
files issue.
Look for the IE#setup.exe files in:
C:\Progra~1\Intern~1
or
C:\Windows\Window~1

To overinstall IE6:
First, close all via CTRL+ALT+DEL except Explorer (includes your AV =
program, Scheduled Tasks, Screensaver, and going offline). =
StartRunIE6Setup.exe.
Select Minimal - Custom, select all the parts you use (but not any you =
didn't originally download) and overinstall. Should take about 2 =
minutes.
Reboot...the computer.

http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/answers.htm#preinstall


--=20
Brian A.

Jack of all trades, Master of none.
One can never truly be a master as there is always more to learn.


"Neil" wrote in message =
...
Windows 98 SE. 450Mb Pentium 2. 168 Mb Ram. 4 Gb Hard=20
drive. 750 Mb free space.
=20
My wife messed up my computer. She set about opening up =20
every zip file on my C drive looking for pics (the pics ar=20
eof our Daughter and Grandchildren, not porno!)=20
Unfortuanately she got into some zip files that were not=20
pics - self extract, downloaded programs waited to be=20
CORRECTLY installed and tried, and my back up registry. In=20
the space of a coupe of hours she'd opened about 1000 pics=20
and then the PC froze. Now when it is rebooted it stops=20
after log on and gives an error message
Explorer
This program has performed an illegal operation and will=20
shut down.
=20
Explorer caused an invalid page fault in module=20
EXPLORER.EXE at 0167:00401f31 etc.
=20
If I press close, it just leaves the background color, no=20
desktop and does nothing. If I press my reset button, it=20
ends up going through scandisk and goes to safe mode, but=20
stops at the same error message.
=20
My computer does not have in internet connection, and=20
hasn't had for 5 weeks. My anti virus found nothing. I=20
have used Spybot Search and Destroy since the last time I=20
connected to the internet.
=20
My son home schools on this computer, and his work for=20
last few weeks has no back up, so I am concerned about=20
reformatting. Need to get important files 1.5 Mb plus from=20
C drive at least before formatting.
=20
I tried reloading Windows from the CD. I even deleted=20
Explorer.exe and then reloaded Windows. I am unable to=20
find some of the zip files she was opening because they=20
are in "Temporary Internet Folder" and DOS soesn't see it.
=20
Please help.=20
=20
Thank you for your time.
=20
Neil Hall
=20
Is there any way to get around this through DOS?

 




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