Major Winodows Issues

...And Microsoft Support Sucks

Thursday, July 14, 2005 by KeithMacDonald | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk

I've ran into a huge problem. I use Windows XP Service Pack 2, for the records. Anyways, sometimes when I try to use Windows Explorer or Internet Explorer, I get the message saying either Internet Explorer or Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

I have tried pressing Debug, Send Error Report and Don't Send Error Report, all to no avail. I use Firefox, so it's lucky I'm able to get online at all.

It only does it sometimes, and I do not wish to reinstall XP. Anyone have any ideas? Edit: It has something to do with the file ole32.dll
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Madam GoodMorphing
Reply #1 Thursday, July 14, 2005 10:16 PM

Well, first thing I Generally try is a full spyware scan, online preferably.  I usehttp://housecall.trendmicro.com/ (make sure you chose the complete scan, the one that looks for pests).  

When did this start happening?  


Madam GoodMorphing
Reply #2 Thursday, July 14, 2005 10:26 PM

Do you run ad-aware programs?  Is your virus protection up-to-date?


KeithMacDonald
Reply #3 Thursday, July 14, 2005 10:28 PM
Just a few days ago, actually.

KeithMacDonald
Reply #4 Thursday, July 14, 2005 10:29 PM
Yes and Yes.

KeithMacDonald
Reply #5 Thursday, July 14, 2005 10:29 PM
and i can't use it, it requires IE, I can only use FF.

(IE > Internet Explorer, FF > FireFox)

Madam GoodMorphing
Reply #6 Thursday, July 14, 2005 10:32 PM

Yrag  had us try a program called *hijack this* last night because we were experiencing similar problems.  http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3155.html  I can't interpret it for you though, but maybe someone else could.

He also asked if I was using IP 3.0 and suggested rolling back to an earlier version.


Madam GoodMorphing
Reply #7 Thursday, July 14, 2005 10:37 PM
Oh, I'm sorry.  I missed the part about file ole.  Did you get a message saying you were missing that?

yrag
Reply #8 Thursday, July 14, 2005 10:43 PM
What Firewall?


Hi, Lips.......

Madam GoodMorphing
Reply #9 Thursday, July 14, 2005 10:48 PM

YAY... the expert is here!  You are in good hands now.

hi gary!


Madam GoodMorphing
Reply #10 Thursday, July 14, 2005 11:02 PM

OO... hope I didn't make it worse.

Nice to see you yrag! 

I'm going up on the roof to take pictures of the sunset now.  Good luck here.


KeithMacDonald
Reply #11 Thursday, July 14, 2005 11:03 PM
I have windows firewall and shaw secure firewall, as well as ad-aware se personal.

yrag
Reply #12 Thursday, July 14, 2005 11:04 PM
White beaches and blue waters and you're goin' to the roof....????????????

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KeithMacDonald
Reply #13 Thursday, July 14, 2005 11:06 PM
Hey, get back on topic plz, this is a major issue

yrag
Reply #14 Thursday, July 14, 2005 11:06 PM
Are you running both at the same time?

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KeithMacDonald
Reply #15 Thursday, July 14, 2005 11:10 PM
yes, i am. I dont care about internet explorer, i ccare about windows explorer, so help me out on that one please..?

KeithMacDonald
Reply #16 Thursday, July 14, 2005 11:12 PM
huh?

yrag
Reply #17 Thursday, July 14, 2005 11:15 PM
Turn off the Windows firewall and allow Explorer access in Trusted and Internet zones in Shaw. The Internet needs access to the TCP stack.

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yrag
Reply #18 Thursday, July 14, 2005 11:23 PM
OK...let's keep it simple......turn off one of the firewalls. Power cycle (turn off, then on) your modem and reboot to reset your settings........

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KeithMacDonald
Reply #19 Thursday, July 14, 2005 11:34 PM
nm, i fixed it. it was a bad registry. (about 300 bad registries, and 700 of whatever else)

KeithMacDonald
Reply #20 Thursday, July 14, 2005 11:35 PM
I knew it was a problem wiht WINDOWS. nothing to do with the internet.

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