I keep getting this error message: the instruction at 0x76ccfe07 referenced memory at 0x76ccfe07. the memory could not be read. it happens with any program that I am using but I can't even load a video clip in Windows Media Player without getting this message. I think that I have had this problem before I just don't remember what I did to fix it.
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Error with memory
- Thread starter Axiom13
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To get further information about any error look in your Event viewer.
Look in the System or Application folder. You can get to the Event Viewer via right click My Computer icon and select Manage.
Any errors logged in the Event Viewer can be expanded by double clicking on the error line.
Take any event error I.D. number and search for it on these sites.
Some general things to try.
See if System Restore will get you back to a restore point before your problem with Explorer.
Try Safe Mode (Do you have this problem in Safe Mode?).
Try running ChkDsk to check your drive for errors. Right click your Drive icon/ Properties/ Tools/ Error Checking.
Run the System File Checker program from the Run Box by typing.....Sfc /Scannow in it and have your XP CD handy.
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If they don't work you could try repairing windows by running it over itself. You will lose all your windows updates but your files will be untouched.
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Look in the System or Application folder. You can get to the Event Viewer via right click My Computer icon and select Manage.
Any errors logged in the Event Viewer can be expanded by double clicking on the error line.
Take any event error I.D. number and search for it on these sites.
Some general things to try.
See if System Restore will get you back to a restore point before your problem with Explorer.
Try Safe Mode (Do you have this problem in Safe Mode?).
Try running ChkDsk to check your drive for errors. Right click your Drive icon/ Properties/ Tools/ Error Checking.
Run the System File Checker program from the Run Box by typing.....Sfc /Scannow in it and have your XP CD handy.
HOW TO: Verify Unsigned Device Drivers in Windows XP
If they don't work you could try repairing windows by running it over itself. You will lose all your windows updates but your files will be untouched.
How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP (Q315341)
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Possible Spyware or Virus problem, perhaps?
Removing adware & spyware
faq608-4650
A book load of info here.
Let us know how you eventually resolve it.
Removing adware & spyware
faq608-4650
A book load of info here.
Let us know how you eventually resolve it.
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- #5
neither adware or spyware and I don't think virus
I have and frequently use both ad-aware and spybot s&d as well
as spywareblaster. I have Avast antivirus on the highest setting it will go and I just scanned my pc from trend micros houscall.
thanks for the links I will try them now
I have and frequently use both ad-aware and spybot s&d as well
as spywareblaster. I have Avast antivirus on the highest setting it will go and I just scanned my pc from trend micros houscall.
thanks for the links I will try them now
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