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Explorer error message.

By bosston ·
I get this error message when I right click on my desktop "Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the convenience". The dll listed is msvcrt.dll. I ran the Windows XP repair utility (reinstall really) which didn't work, then I completed formatted my pc with a clean copy of XP and it still does it. How can I fix this? Please don't tell me to wait until SP2 comes out.

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by jschein In reply to Explorer error message.

do a download of ie 6 sp1 and do a repair / reinstall.. reboot

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by bosston In reply to

I tried this and it says I have a newer version.

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by DouglasB In reply to Explorer error message.

Cut and paste this link into your browser. It tells you why it is happening and how to fix it.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3BEN-US%3Bq296551

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by bosston In reply to

The link is broken. Thanks anyway

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by jaboy78 In reply to Explorer error message.

is ur workstation old pc?? if yes, tht means it dont support Win XP..

Try Win2k

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by bosston In reply to

This is a brand new DellOptiplex GX260. I'll try replacing the msvcrt.dll and see if that does it.

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by Power Natto In reply to Explorer error message.

You might find the required file at www.dll-files.com

It saved me from a couple of re-installs . . .

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by bosston In reply to Explorer error message.

I formatted my computer a third time and now it is working, thanks for all the responses this post can be closed.

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by bosston In reply to

I formatted my computer a third time and used a different cd copy of Windows XP which worked. Thanks for all the responses.

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by bosston In reply to Explorer error message.

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