I just got a computer from a friend of mine, and I have no clue what they did to it..
It's Windows 98
Anyways, on startup, when I get to the desktop, before the desktop even loads, I get a message telling me
This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down
When I go into details, it says
Explorer caused an invalid page fault in module EXPLORER.EXE at 0167:00401f31 -and then a bunch of numbers letter I was to lazy to write down but if you need them let me know..
I can't do anything after this point except Ctrl Alt Del to shut down. There is no startmenu or anything..
Help please? I'd like to just f-disk but I don't have a copy of the operating system (Win98) so I'd be screwed either way (unless there is a way to still keep your operating system loaded but reload windows)
What's happening?
2007-08-03 05:36:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Try this site for details http://www.d-a-l.com/help/showthread.php?t=1331, ask your friend for the disc if they have it and reformat the HDD( Start over from fresh)
2007-08-03 05:46:42 · answer #1 · answered by Ricky B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Windows 98, boot the computer to the Startup menu and then click Command Prompt Only.
Type the following at the prompt: ren c:\explorer.exe explorer.old, and then press ENTER.
Restart the computer
2007-08-03 05:44:25 · answer #2 · answered by techchick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start up in safe mode and download mozilla firefox. Its better than Internet Explorer and will probably not have any complications.
2007-08-03 05:44:44 · answer #3 · answered by Tyler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Switch to Mozilla Firefox, it is more stable.
2007-08-03 05:39:52 · answer #4 · answered by Steve C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can you start the computer in safe mode... If this works your half way to solving your problem!!!
2007-08-03 05:39:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋