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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 |
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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 |
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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 | | |
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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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