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Old September 14th 04, 05:37 PM
Phillip
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Default Invalid page fault in module Explorer.exe at 0197:00401f31

After trying to remove some random search engine tool that
I unintentionally accumulated from the internet using the
Control Panel's Add/Remove Programs, I now receive an
error message when I try to start up my computer in
regular mode or safe mode and the desktop icons never come
up.

The error states:
Explorer performed an invalid page fault in module
Explorer.exe at 0197:00401f31

it goes on to specify Register and Stack dump information.

The first time I restarted my computer after trying to
remove the program, Windows took me through the setup,
where I had to enter my product ID and accept the Window's
agreement before starting up and then I login as usual but
receive this error message soon after and icons for the
desktop never come up.

Based on one of the knowledge base entries, I tried
extracting some files from the Windows Setup CD using the
following commands in DOS:
extract /a /y /e /l c:\windows\system base4.cab
Shdocvw.dll Mshtml.dll Comctl32.dll Shlwapi.dll Shell32.dll
extract /a /y /e /l c:\windows base4.cab explorer.exe

However, I still get the same prompt. The knowledge base
entry that this advice came from was in response to a
similar but not identical error prompt, Explorer.exe
caused an invalid page fault in explorer.exe at 0157F:
00401F3.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Desparately,
Phillip


  #2  
Old September 14th 04, 08:14 PM
samsie
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-----Original Message-----
After trying to remove some random search engine tool

that
I unintentionally accumulated from the internet using the
Control Panel's Add/Remove Programs, I now receive an
error message when I try to start up my computer in
regular mode or safe mode and the desktop icons never

come
up.

The error states:
Explorer performed an invalid page fault in module
Explorer.exe at 0197:00401f31

it goes on to specify Register and Stack dump

information.

The first time I restarted my computer after trying to
remove the program, Windows took me through the setup,
where I had to enter my product ID and accept the

Window's
agreement before starting up and then I login as usual

but
receive this error message soon after and icons for the
desktop never come up.

Based on one of the knowledge base entries, I tried
extracting some files from the Windows Setup CD using the
following commands in DOS:
extract /a /y /e /l c:\windows\system base4.cab
Shdocvw.dll Mshtml.dll Comctl32.dll Shlwapi.dll

Shell32.dll
extract /a /y /e /l c:\windows base4.cab explorer.exe

However, I still get the same prompt. The knowledge base
entry that this advice came from was in response to a
similar but not identical error prompt, Explorer.exe
caused an invalid page fault in explorer.exe at 0157F:
00401F3.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Desparately,
Phillip


.

First do you have axcess to the internet second if you can
click on start and go to programs then to accesories then
to system tools then to system information on 98 probly
the same on xp and others from ther it might tell you
what is wrong and if that doesent fix it try instaling
the operating system on it. like 98 or xp or 2000 or nt
what ever you have if you dont have the dis try to get
one from your frends or pay 60 bucks and get it put on
again.. please tell me how it goes samsie at

  #3  
Old September 14th 04, 11:34 PM
PCR
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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

"Phillip" wrote in message
...
| After trying to remove some random search engine tool that
| I unintentionally accumulated from the internet using the
| Control Panel's Add/Remove Programs, I now receive an
| error message when I try to start up my computer in
| regular mode or safe mode and the desktop icons never come
| up.
|
| The error states:
| Explorer performed an invalid page fault in module
| Explorer.exe at 0197:00401f31
|
| it goes on to specify Register and Stack dump information.
|
| The first time I restarted my computer after trying to
| remove the program, Windows took me through the setup,
| where I had to enter my product ID and accept the Window's
| agreement before starting up and then I login as usual but
| receive this error message soon after and icons for the
| desktop never come up.
|
| Based on one of the knowledge base entries, I tried
| extracting some files from the Windows Setup CD using the
| following commands in DOS:
| extract /a /y /e /l c:\windows\system base4.cab
| Shdocvw.dll Mshtml.dll Comctl32.dll Shlwapi.dll Shell32.dll
| extract /a /y /e /l c:\windows base4.cab explorer.exe
|
| However, I still get the same prompt. The knowledge base
| entry that this advice came from was in response to a
| similar but not identical error prompt, Explorer.exe
| caused an invalid page fault in explorer.exe at 0157F:
| 00401F3.
|
| Any help would be greatly appreciated.
|
| Desparately,
| Phillip
|
|


  #4  
Old September 17th 04, 10:43 PM
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No I don't have access to any programs at all. When I
start up I still get the same error. Like I said, I was
able to extract a couple of files using the start up disk,
but I but Desktop still doesn't come up. When I press
control alt delete the Task Manager does come up, but
that's the only sign of life.
Thanks for trying, but I need more help.
-Phillip



-----Original Message-----

-----Original Message-----
After trying to remove some random search engine tool

that
I unintentionally accumulated from the internet using

the
Control Panel's Add/Remove Programs, I now receive an
error message when I try to start up my computer in
regular mode or safe mode and the desktop icons never

come
up.

The error states:
Explorer performed an invalid page fault in module
Explorer.exe at 0197:00401f31

it goes on to specify Register and Stack dump

information.

The first time I restarted my computer after trying to
remove the program, Windows took me through the setup,
where I had to enter my product ID and accept the

Window's
agreement before starting up and then I login as usual

but
receive this error message soon after and icons for the
desktop never come up.

Based on one of the knowledge base entries, I tried
extracting some files from the Windows Setup CD using

the
following commands in DOS:
extract /a /y /e /l c:\windows\system base4.cab
Shdocvw.dll Mshtml.dll Comctl32.dll Shlwapi.dll

Shell32.dll
extract /a /y /e /l c:\windows base4.cab explorer.exe

However, I still get the same prompt. The knowledge

base
entry that this advice came from was in response to a
similar but not identical error prompt, Explorer.exe
caused an invalid page fault in explorer.exe at 0157F:
00401F3.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Desparately,
Phillip


.

First do you have axcess to the internet second if you can
click on start and go to programs then to accesories then
to system tools then to system information on 98 probly
the same on xp and others from ther it might tell you
what is wrong and if that doesent fix it try instaling
the operating system on it. like 98 or xp or 2000 or nt
what ever you have if you dont have the dis try to get
one from your frends or pay 60 bucks and get it put on
again.. please tell me how it goes samsie at

.

 




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