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by jramappa 1 view

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Whenever I am working on a program or
browsing on the internet,many a times
I get a warning as follows:

This program has performed an illegal
operation and will be shut dow.
then when I click 'close'
I get the message:
ddhelp
An error has occured in your program,
to keep working anyway,click ignore
and save your work in a new file.
To quit the program,click close,you
will lose all information you entered
since your last save.
Please explain the reason for the
above and also the remedy.

THANKS.

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by csmith

These symptoms can have a lot of causes.
The most common cause is the failure of the processor (CPU) fan.
The next is badly seated or defective memory.
The next is a noisy power supply.
The next is a virus.
The next is a loose cable.
Etc.

The point is that you are going to have to troubleshoot the problem yourself, because there are many possible causes.
No one can really pinpoint the cause until most of the common causes are eliminated, and more definite symptoms are established.
(In which module(s) did (does)it crash etc.)
Anyway, this gives you an idea of what you are facing.
Start with the CPU fan, (Also check for excessive dust clogging the cooler fins.) and good luck.
Regards, Chris

by yagar

The ddhelp error can indicate a direct X problem, which can indicate

1. a video driver problem
2. a direct X problem

You did not indicate what OS you are using

95 98 98se ME W2k

The fact that you are getting this error indicates 98 but please indicate this as it will make it a little easier to help you.
Also include what Video card you have as well as which version of the driver you have. Include which version of Direct X you have.

JP

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