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by jbhardesty

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When trying to use the windows explorer in ME I get an error message "Explorer caused an error in MFC42.dll and will now close." No further message is received. What could my problem be?

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by dmiles7

There should be only one instance in windows and it should be in the c:\windows\system folder:

http://support.microsoft.com/servic...o.asp?Id=260267

It also looks like the mfc42.dll may be associated with spy or adware, in particular xupiter, see this thread and install Spybot if you can.

http://forums.techguy.org/t112756/s.html

http://tomcoyote.com/SPYBOT/

If you are having trouble getting online, run msconfig and do a clean boot, by using the "statemgr" option on the General Page.
DirectCD May Cause Invalid Page Fault in Mfc42.dll
EXPLORER caused an invalid page fault in module MFC42.DLL at 0177:5f40492c.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=227176 (W98/se/ME Aug. 30, 2002)

EXPLORER caused an invalid page fault in module MFC42.DLL at xxxx:xxxxxxxx.)
Your computer may have been hijacked by Xupiter. Fix here:
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm#Xupiter
http://allentech.net/parasite/Xupiter.html
http://vil.mcafee.com/dispVirus.asp?virus_k=99904

by seandurcan

The plain simple truthh is that ME is a ball of Sh*** with capitals all around!!!! Get rid or install IE 6 with Service Pack 1.

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