explorer failed to initialize properly (0xc00000005) error 1

[dutch6]

Hi all

im using windows xp pro sp2 and get the following error message

explorer failed to initialize properly (0xc00000005)

i can get to the logon screen, select a user to logon to and then get the above message. It happens in both safe mode and a full boot, which means i cant get to a desktop, which makes life rather hard.

The machine did have the Antivirus gold virus but i have removed all the files connected with that virus. or at least i think so. I followed the instructions listed at the link below

http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/antivirus_gold-t34315.html

I am using bart PE to get to a version of the desktop so some of the instructions will not work, but i removed all the files and registry entries listed.

There is no sign of the virus on the machine but i still get the error.

any ideas anyone?

cheers dutch6

 

[Targol]

Did you try to repair the OS install as your antivirus should have delete mandatory dlls or exes that were infected ?

Water is not bad as long as it remains outside human body ;-)

 

[dutch6]

I will try a repair in stall of xp next. i think i have tried everything else i can think of, but if anyone else knew of something i could try without a install id rather try that.

cheers

 

[s0121]

The most common problem for this ERROR.. it refers to a memory exception error... very easy to duplicate if you have any memory hog games... your playing... found the easiest way to stop this error... is after playing your game I use "System Mechanic" to RECOVER RAM an DEFRAG RAM..after i stop gaming. any program which will do the same should stop this ERROR.

Frank Smith irc.dhcnetwork.com

SomeWhere in Kansas Near Dodge City

 

[dutch6]

thanks for the reply s0121

unfortunatley this ram fragmentation is not the problem here.

i cant logon to any user account at startup. there is only mcafee security suite, and office install. no games.


antivirus gold virus has caused it but even though i believe i've got rid of it, there must be something hangng around, or its corrupted some system files.

i have tried replacing the explorer files to no joy. a repair install is the order of the day.

cheers

 

[s0121]

If you have system file corruption. the appropiate command to fix that is start -> run -> cmd -> type sfc /scannow

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\s0121>sfc /?

Microsoft(R) Windows XP Windows File Checker Version 5.1
(C) 1999-2000 Microsoft Corp. All rights reserved

Scans all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with correct Microsoft versions.

SFC [/SCANNOW] [/SCANONCE] [/SCANBOOT] [/REVERT] [/PURGECACHE] [/CACHESIZE=x]


/SCANNOW Scans all protected system files immediately.
/SCANONCE Scans all protected system files once at the next boot.
/SCANBOOT Scans all protected system files at every boot.
/REVERT Return scan to default setting.
/PURGECACHE Purges the file cache.
/CACHESIZE=x Sets the file cache size.

Frank Smith irc.dhcnetwork.com

SomeWhere in Kansas Near Dodge City

 

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