[Sparky Watts]

I get the 'IEXPLORE invalid page fault/kernel32.dll' error message if I close
down the "last" internet window to the desktop before disconnecting or if I
disconnect and then close down the internet window and go back to the desktop.
I've tried the I/E repair and that didn't fix it. I reinstalled IE6 SP1 and
the updates but that didn't fix the issue.
What files might be corrupted or what areas[registry?] should I investigate?
--
Mr. Sparky Watts

[PA Bear]

Windows version?

You may need new video drivers. Check the website of your video board or
computer manufacturer. Meanwhile, you can do the following:

1. Use the default mouse pointers.

2. Turn down your color depth. (Right click the desktop and choose
Properties | Appearance | Settings) Some people find that increasing color
depth helps.

3. Turn down your graphics hardware acceleration. (Start | Settings |
Control Panel | System | Performance | Graphics button) You will see
little, if any, performance degradation.

4. Turn off your desktop wallpaper.

If these make the problem go away you need new video drivers.

Also check your system for "hijackware":

Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/

Update your virus definitions and then run a full system scan. From now on,
do both daily.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE) & Security

Sparky Watts wrote:
> I get the 'IEXPLORE invalid page fault/kernel32.dll' error message if I
> close down the "last" internet window to the desktop before disconnecting
> or if I disconnect and then close down the internet window and go back to
> the desktop. I've tried the I/E repair and that didn't fix it. I
> reinstalled IE6 SP1 and the updates but that didn't fix the issue.
> What files might be corrupted or what areas[registry?] should I
> investigate?

[Sparky Watts]

I'm running Win98se. Your step 2, I don't see an item called 'color depth'
under Settings. Can you explain what I should look for? I have been running
Zone Alarm Pro and Norton's A/V software with updated definition files.
--
Mr. Sparky Watts


"PA Bear" wrote:

> Windows version?
>
> You may need new video drivers. Check the website of your video board or
> computer manufacturer. Meanwhile, you can do the following:
>
> 1. Use the default mouse pointers.
>
> 2. Turn down your color depth. (Right click the desktop and choose
> Properties | Appearance | Settings) Some people find that increasing color
> depth helps.
>
> 3. Turn down your graphics hardware acceleration. (Start | Settings |
> Control Panel | System | Performance | Graphics button) You will see
> little, if any, performance degradation.
>
> 4. Turn off your desktop wallpaper.
>
> If these make the problem go away you need new video drivers.
>
> Also check your system for "hijackware":
>
> Help with Hijackware
> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
> http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
>
> Update your virus definitions and then run a full system scan. From now on,
> do both daily.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE) & Security
>
> Sparky Watts wrote:
> > I get the 'IEXPLORE invalid page fault/kernel32.dll' error message if I
> > close down the "last" internet window to the desktop before disconnecting
> > or if I disconnect and then close down the internet window and go back to
> > the desktop. I've tried the I/E repair and that didn't fix it. I
> > reinstalled IE6 SP1 and the updates but that didn't fix the issue.
> > What files might be corrupted or what areas[registry?] should I
> > investigate?
>
>

[PA Bear]

Try 'color quality' instead.

Sparky Watts wrote:
> I'm running Win98se. Your step 2, I don't see an item called 'color depth'
> under Settings. Can you explain what I should look for? I have been
> running
> Zone Alarm Pro and Norton's A/V software with updated definition files.
>
>> Windows version?
>>
>> You may need new video drivers. Check the website of your video board or
>> computer manufacturer. Meanwhile, you can do the following:
>>
>> 1. Use the default mouse pointers.
>>
>> 2. Turn down your color depth. (Right click the desktop and choose
>> Properties | Appearance | Settings) Some people find that increasing
>> color
>> depth helps.
>>
>> 3. Turn down your graphics hardware acceleration. (Start | Settings |
>> Control Panel | System | Performance | Graphics button) You will see
>> little, if any, performance degradation.
>>
>> 4. Turn off your desktop wallpaper.
>>
>> If these make the problem go away you need new video drivers.
>>
>> Also check your system for "hijackware":
>>
>> Help with Hijackware
>> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
>> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
>> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
>> http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
>>
>> Update your virus definitions and then run a full system scan. From now
>> on, do both daily.
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE) & Security
>>
>> Sparky Watts wrote:
>>> I get the 'IEXPLORE invalid page fault/kernel32.dll' error message if I
>>> close down the "last" internet window to the desktop before
>>> disconnecting
>>> or if I disconnect and then close down the internet window and go back
>>> to
>>> the desktop. I've tried the I/E repair and that didn't fix it. I
>>> reinstalled IE6 SP1 and the updates but that didn't fix the issue.
>>> What files might be corrupted or what areas[registry?] should I
>>> investigate?

[Sparky Watts]

I uninstalled the Nvidia drivers, rebooted the system, reinstalled the
drivers and rebooted the system but still when I close the 'final' window or
disconnect window first after being online, I still get the IEXPLORE error.
--
Mr. Sparky Watts


"PA Bear" wrote:

> Try 'color quality' instead.
>
> Sparky Watts wrote:
> > I'm running Win98se. Your step 2, I don't see an item called 'color depth'
> > under Settings. Can you explain what I should look for? I have been
> > running
> > Zone Alarm Pro and Norton's A/V software with updated definition files.
> >
> >> Windows version?
> >>
> >> You may need new video drivers. Check the website of your video board or
> >> computer manufacturer. Meanwhile, you can do the following:
> >>
> >> 1. Use the default mouse pointers.
> >>
> >> 2. Turn down your color depth. (Right click the desktop and choose
> >> Properties | Appearance | Settings) Some people find that increasing
> >> color
> >> depth helps.
> >>
> >> 3. Turn down your graphics hardware acceleration. (Start | Settings |
> >> Control Panel | System | Performance | Graphics button) You will see
> >> little, if any, performance degradation.
> >>
> >> 4. Turn off your desktop wallpaper.
> >>
> >> If these make the problem go away you need new video drivers.
> >>
> >> Also check your system for "hijackware":
> >>
> >> Help with Hijackware
> >> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> >> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> >> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
> >> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
> >> http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
> >>
> >> Update your virus definitions and then run a full system scan. From now
> >> on, do both daily.
> >> --
> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE) & Security
> >>
> >> Sparky Watts wrote:
> >>> I get the 'IEXPLORE invalid page fault/kernel32.dll' error message if I
> >>> close down the "last" internet window to the desktop before
> >>> disconnecting
> >>> or if I disconnect and then close down the internet window and go back
> >>> to
> >>> the desktop. I've tried the I/E repair and that didn't fix it. I
> >>> reinstalled IE6 SP1 and the updates but that didn't fix the issue.
> >>> What files might be corrupted or what areas[registry?] should I
> >>> investigate?
>
>

[Robert Aldwinckle]

"Sparky Watts" <SparkyWatts@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:8D3EDFAD-87C5-47C8-AB07-2E4B58018C24@microsoft.com
....
>>>>> [Subject: IEXPLORE, KERNEL32.DLL & 018f:bff9db61 Error]

>>>> You may need new video drivers.

>I uninstalled the Nvidia drivers, rebooted the system, reinstalled the
> drivers and rebooted the system but still when I close the 'final' window or
> disconnect window first after being online, I still get the IEXPLORE error.


>>>> Also check your system for "hijackware":

The video driver cause was just a guess based on frequency of occurrence
with this symptom. These days I suspect crashes in the kernel (even at the
magic BFF... addresses) are just as likely to be symptoms of malware.


---



> --
> Mr. Sparky Watts
>
>
> "PA Bear" wrote:
>
>> Try 'color quality' instead.
>>
>> Sparky Watts wrote:
>> > I'm running Win98se. Your step 2, I don't see an item called 'color depth'
>> > under Settings. Can you explain what I should look for? I have been
>> > running
>> > Zone Alarm Pro and Norton's A/V software with updated definition files.
>> >
>> >> Windows version?
>> >>
>> >> You may need new video drivers. Check the website of your video board or
>> >> computer manufacturer. Meanwhile, you can do the following:
>> >>
>> >> 1. Use the default mouse pointers.
>> >>
>> >> 2. Turn down your color depth. (Right click the desktop and choose
>> >> Properties | Appearance | Settings) Some people find that increasing
>> >> color
>> >> depth helps.
>> >>
>> >> 3. Turn down your graphics hardware acceleration. (Start | Settings |
>> >> Control Panel | System | Performance | Graphics button) You will see
>> >> little, if any, performance degradation.
>> >>
>> >> 4. Turn off your desktop wallpaper.
>> >>
>> >> If these make the problem go away you need new video drivers.
>> >>
>> >> Also check your system for "hijackware":
>> >>
>> >> Help with Hijackware
>> >> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
>> >> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>> >> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
>> >> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
>> >> http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
>> >>
>> >> Update your virus definitions and then run a full system scan. From now
>> >> on, do both daily.
>> >> --
>> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> >> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE) & Security
>> >>
>> >> Sparky Watts wrote:
>> >>> I get the 'IEXPLORE invalid page fault/kernel32.dll' error message if I
>> >>> close down the "last" internet window to the desktop before
>> >>> disconnecting
>> >>> or if I disconnect and then close down the internet window and go back
>> >>> to
>> >>> the desktop. I've tried the I/E repair and that didn't fix it. I
>> >>> reinstalled IE6 SP1 and the updates but that didn't fix the issue.
>> >>> What files might be corrupted or what areas[registry?] should I
>> >>> investigate?
>>
>>

[Sparky Watts]

I've run Adware, with the latest 'defs', and it found nothing. How do I
restore/rebuild the "kernel" to which you refer?
--
Mr. Sparky Watts


"Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:

> "Sparky Watts" <SparkyWatts@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:8D3EDFAD-87C5-47C8-AB07-2E4B58018C24@microsoft.com
> ....
> >>>>> [Subject: IEXPLORE, KERNEL32.DLL & 018f:bff9db61 Error]
>
> >>>> You may need new video drivers.
>
> >I uninstalled the Nvidia drivers, rebooted the system, reinstalled the
> > drivers and rebooted the system but still when I close the 'final' window or
> > disconnect window first after being online, I still get the IEXPLORE error.
>
>
> >>>> Also check your system for "hijackware":
>
> The video driver cause was just a guess based on frequency of occurrence
> with this symptom. These days I suspect crashes in the kernel (even at the
> magic BFF... addresses) are just as likely to be symptoms of malware.
>
>
> ---
>
>
>
> > --
> > Mr. Sparky Watts
> >
> >
> > "PA Bear" wrote:
> >
> >> Try 'color quality' instead.
> >>
> >> Sparky Watts wrote:
> >> > I'm running Win98se. Your step 2, I don't see an item called 'color depth'
> >> > under Settings. Can you explain what I should look for? I have been
> >> > running
> >> > Zone Alarm Pro and Norton's A/V software with updated definition files.
> >> >
> >> >> Windows version?
> >> >>
> >> >> You may need new video drivers. Check the website of your video board or
> >> >> computer manufacturer. Meanwhile, you can do the following:
> >> >>
> >> >> 1. Use the default mouse pointers.
> >> >>
> >> >> 2. Turn down your color depth. (Right click the desktop and choose
> >> >> Properties | Appearance | Settings) Some people find that increasing
> >> >> color
> >> >> depth helps.
> >> >>
> >> >> 3. Turn down your graphics hardware acceleration. (Start | Settings |
> >> >> Control Panel | System | Performance | Graphics button) You will see
> >> >> little, if any, performance degradation.
> >> >>
> >> >> 4. Turn off your desktop wallpaper.
> >> >>
> >> >> If these make the problem go away you need new video drivers.
> >> >>
> >> >> Also check your system for "hijackware":
> >> >>
> >> >> Help with Hijackware
> >> >> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> >> >> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> >> >> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> >> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
> >> >> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
> >> >> http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
> >> >>
> >> >> Update your virus definitions and then run a full system scan. From now
> >> >> on, do both daily.
> >> >> --
> >> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >> >> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE) & Security
> >> >>
> >> >> Sparky Watts wrote:
> >> >>> I get the 'IEXPLORE invalid page fault/kernel32.dll' error message if I
> >> >>> close down the "last" internet window to the desktop before
> >> >>> disconnecting
> >> >>> or if I disconnect and then close down the internet window and go back
> >> >>> to
> >> >>> the desktop. I've tried the I/E repair and that didn't fix it. I
> >> >>> reinstalled IE6 SP1 and the updates but that didn't fix the issue.
> >> >>> What files might be corrupted or what areas[registry?] should I
> >> >>> investigate?
> >>
> >>
>
>
>
>

[PA Bear]

Running *Ad-aware* alone is hardly enough, I'm afraid.

Check for Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/

--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE) & Security

Sparky Watts wrote:
> I've run Adware, with the latest 'defs', and it found nothing. How do I
> restore/rebuild the "kernel" to which you refer?
>
>> "Sparky Watts" <SparkyWatts@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:8D3EDFAD-87C5-47C8-AB07-2E4B58018C24@microsoft.com ....
>>>>>>> [Subject: IEXPLORE, KERNEL32.DLL & 018f:bff9db61 Error]
>>
>>>>>> You may need new video drivers.
>>
>>> I uninstalled the Nvidia drivers, rebooted the system, reinstalled the
>>> drivers and rebooted the system but still when I close the 'final'
>>> window
>>> or disconnect window first after being online, I still get the IEXPLORE
>>> error.
>>
>>
>>>>>> Also check your system for "hijackware":
>>
>> The video driver cause was just a guess based on frequency of occurrence
>> with this symptom. These days I suspect crashes in the kernel (even at
>> the
>> magic BFF... addresses) are just as likely to be symptoms of malware.
>>
>>
>> ---
>>
>>
>>
>>> --
>>> Mr. Sparky Watts
>>>
>>>
>>> "PA Bear" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Try 'color quality' instead.
>>>>
>>>> Sparky Watts wrote:
>>>>> I'm running Win98se. Your step 2, I don't see an item called 'color
>>>>> depth' under Settings. Can you explain what I should look for? I have
>>>>> been running
>>>>> Zone Alarm Pro and Norton's A/V software with updated definition
>>>>> files.
>>>>>
>>>>>> Windows version?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> You may need new video drivers. Check the website of your video
>>>>>> board
>>>>>> or computer manufacturer. Meanwhile, you can do the following:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 1. Use the default mouse pointers.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 2. Turn down your color depth. (Right click the desktop and choose
>>>>>> Properties | Appearance | Settings) Some people find that increasing
>>>>>> color
>>>>>> depth helps.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 3. Turn down your graphics hardware acceleration. (Start | Settings
>>>>>> |
>>>>>> Control Panel | System | Performance | Graphics button) You will see
>>>>>> little, if any, performance degradation.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 4. Turn off your desktop wallpaper.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If these make the problem go away you need new video drivers.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Also check your system for "hijackware":
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Help with Hijackware
>>>>>> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
>>>>>> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>>>>>> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>>>>>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
>>>>>> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
>>>>>> http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Update your virus definitions and then run a full system scan. From
>>>>>> now on, do both daily.
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>>>>>> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE) & Security
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sparky Watts wrote:
>>>>>>> I get the 'IEXPLORE invalid page fault/kernel32.dll' error message
>>>>>>> if
>>>>>>> I close down the "last" internet window to the desktop before
>>>>>>> disconnecting
>>>>>>> or if I disconnect and then close down the internet window and go
>>>>>>> back
>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>> the desktop. I've tried the I/E repair and that didn't fix it. I
>>>>>>> reinstalled IE6 SP1 and the updates but that didn't fix the issue.
>>>>>>> What files might be corrupted or what areas[registry?] should I
>>>>>>> investigate?

[Robert Aldwinckle]

"Sparky Watts" <SparkyWatts@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:416F8A45-19FC-48C0-A8B5-BE7C8265EE03@microsoft.com...
> I've run Adware, with the latest 'defs', and it found nothing. How do I
> restore/rebuild the "kernel" to which you refer?

Have you missed the point?

There is very likely nothing wrong with your kernel.
The problem would be caused by interference with modules which call it
by third-party programs which have hooked into them or otherwise
caused incompatibilities in the call stack.

PA Bear gave you more suggestions than just Ad-Aware (I assume you mean.)


---


> --
> Mr. Sparky Watts
>
>
> "Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:
>
>> "Sparky Watts" <SparkyWatts@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:8D3EDFAD-87C5-47C8-AB07-2E4B58018C24@microsoft.com
>> ....
>> >>>>> [Subject: IEXPLORE, KERNEL32.DLL & 018f:bff9db61 Error]
>>
>> >>>> You may need new video drivers.
>>
>> >I uninstalled the Nvidia drivers, rebooted the system, reinstalled the
>> > drivers and rebooted the system but still when I close the 'final' window or
>> > disconnect window first after being online, I still get the IEXPLORE error.
>>
>>
>> >>>> Also check your system for "hijackware":
>>
>> The video driver cause was just a guess based on frequency of occurrence
>> with this symptom. These days I suspect crashes in the kernel (even at the
>> magic BFF... addresses) are just as likely to be symptoms of malware.
>>
>>
>> ---
>>
>>
>>
>> > --
>> > Mr. Sparky Watts
>> >
>> >
>> > "PA Bear" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Try 'color quality' instead.
>> >>
>> >> Sparky Watts wrote:
>> >> > I'm running Win98se. Your step 2, I don't see an item called 'color depth'
>> >> > under Settings. Can you explain what I should look for? I have been
>> >> > running
>> >> > Zone Alarm Pro and Norton's A/V software with updated definition files.
>> >> >
>> >> >> Windows version?
>> >> >>
>> >> >> You may need new video drivers. Check the website of your video board or
>> >> >> computer manufacturer. Meanwhile, you can do the following:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> 1. Use the default mouse pointers.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> 2. Turn down your color depth. (Right click the desktop and choose
>> >> >> Properties | Appearance | Settings) Some people find that increasing
>> >> >> color
>> >> >> depth helps.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> 3. Turn down your graphics hardware acceleration. (Start | Settings |
>> >> >> Control Panel | System | Performance | Graphics button) You will see
>> >> >> little, if any, performance degradation.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> 4. Turn off your desktop wallpaper.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> If these make the problem go away you need new video drivers.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Also check your system for "hijackware":
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Help with Hijackware
>> >> >> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
>> >> >> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>> >> >> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>> >> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
>> >> >> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
>> >> >> http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Update your virus definitions and then run a full system scan. From now
>> >> >> on, do both daily.
>> >> >> --
>> >> >> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> >> >> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE) & Security
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Sparky Watts wrote:
>> >> >>> I get the 'IEXPLORE invalid page fault/kernel32.dll' error message if I
>> >> >>> close down the "last" internet window to the desktop before
>> >> >>> disconnecting
>> >> >>> or if I disconnect and then close down the internet window and go back
>> >> >>> to
>> >> >>> the desktop. I've tried the I/E repair and that didn't fix it. I
>> >> >>> reinstalled IE6 SP1 and the updates but that didn't fix the issue.
>> >> >>> What files might be corrupted or what areas[registry?] should I
>> >> >>> investigate?
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>
>>

[Sparky Watts]

I've started investigating the sites you mention and will download the
HijackThis and CWshredder however I did find this site
[http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm] no longer functional.
--
Mr. Sparky Watts


"PA Bear" wrote:

> Running *Ad-aware* alone is hardly enough, I'm afraid.
>
> Check for Hijackware
> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
> http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
>
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE) & Security
>
> Sparky Watts wrote:
> > I've run Adware, with the latest 'defs', and it found nothing. How do I
> > restore/rebuild the "kernel" to which you refer?
> >
> >> "Sparky Watts" <SparkyWatts@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:8D3EDFAD-87C5-47C8-AB07-2E4B58018C24@microsoft.com ....
> >>>>>>> [Subject: IEXPLORE, KERNEL32.DLL & 018f:bff9db61 Error]
> >>
> >>>>>> You may need new video drivers.
> >>
> >>> I uninstalled the Nvidia drivers, rebooted the system, reinstalled the
> >>> drivers and rebooted the system but still when I close the 'final'
> >>> window
> >>> or disconnect window first after being online, I still get the IEXPLORE
> >>> error.
> >>
> >>
> >>>>>> Also check your system for "hijackware":
> >>
> >> The video driver cause was just a guess based on frequency of occurrence
> >> with this symptom. These days I suspect crashes in the kernel (even at
> >> the
> >> magic BFF... addresses) are just as likely to be symptoms of malware.
> >>
> >>
> >> ---
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> --
> >>> Mr. Sparky Watts
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> "PA Bear" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Try 'color quality' instead.
> >>>>
> >>>> Sparky Watts wrote:
> >>>>> I'm running Win98se. Your step 2, I don't see an item called 'color
> >>>>> depth' under Settings. Can you explain what I should look for? I have
> >>>>> been running
> >>>>> Zone Alarm Pro and Norton's A/V software with updated definition
> >>>>> files.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> Windows version?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> You may need new video drivers. Check the website of your video
> >>>>>> board
> >>>>>> or computer manufacturer. Meanwhile, you can do the following:
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> 1. Use the default mouse pointers.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> 2. Turn down your color depth. (Right click the desktop and choose
> >>>>>> Properties | Appearance | Settings) Some people find that increasing
> >>>>>> color
> >>>>>> depth helps.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> 3. Turn down your graphics hardware acceleration. (Start | Settings
> >>>>>> |
> >>>>>> Control Panel | System | Performance | Graphics button) You will see
> >>>>>> little, if any, performance degradation.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> 4. Turn off your desktop wallpaper.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> If these make the problem go away you need new video drivers.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Also check your system for "hijackware":
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Help with Hijackware
> >>>>>> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> >>>>>> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> >>>>>> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> >>>>>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
> >>>>>> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
> >>>>>> http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Update your virus definitions and then run a full system scan. From
> >>>>>> now on, do both daily.
> >>>>>> --
> >>>>>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> >>>>>> MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE) & Security
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Sparky Watts wrote:
> >>>>>>> I get the 'IEXPLORE invalid page fault/kernel32.dll' error message
> >>>>>>> if
> >>>>>>> I close down the "last" internet window to the desktop before
> >>>>>>> disconnecting
> >>>>>>> or if I disconnect and then close down the internet window and go
> >>>>>>> back
> >>>>>>> to
> >>>>>>> the desktop. I've tried the I/E repair and that didn't fix it. I
> >>>>>>> reinstalled IE6 SP1 and the updates but that didn't fix the issue.
> >>>>>>> What files might be corrupted or what areas[registry?] should I
> >>>>>>> investigate?
>
>

[PA Bear]

=> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/archive/Darnit.htm or
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/prevention.html
--
~PA Bear

Sparky Watts wrote:
> I've started investigating the sites you mention and will download the
> HijackThis and CWshredder however I did find this site
> [http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm] no longer functional.
>
> > Running *Ad-aware* alone is hardly enough, I'm afraid.
> >
> > Check for Hijackware
> > http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> > http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> > http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> > http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
> > http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
> > http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
> >
> > --
> > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE) & Security
> >
> > Sparky Watts wrote:
> > > I've run Adware, with the latest 'defs', and it found nothing. How do
> > > I restore/rebuild the "kernel" to which you refer?
> > >
> > > > "Sparky Watts" <SparkyWatts@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> > > > message news:8D3EDFAD-87C5-47C8-AB07-2E4B58018C24@microsoft.com ....
> > > > > > > > > [Subject: IEXPLORE, KERNEL32.DLL & 018f:bff9db61 Error]
> > > >
> > > > > > > > You may need new video drivers.
> > > >
> > > > > I uninstalled the Nvidia drivers, rebooted the system,
> > > > > reinstalled the drivers and rebooted the system but still when I
> > > > > close the 'final' window
> > > > > or disconnect window first after being online, I still get the
> > > > > IEXPLORE error.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > > > > Also check your system for "hijackware":
> > > >
> > > > The video driver cause was just a guess based on frequency of
> > > > occurrence with this symptom. These days I suspect crashes in the
> > > > kernel (even at the
> > > > magic BFF... addresses) are just as likely to be symptoms of
> > > > malware.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ---
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > > Mr. Sparky Watts
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "PA Bear" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Try 'color quality' instead.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Sparky Watts wrote:
> > > > > > > I'm running Win98se. Your step 2, I don't see an item called
> > > > > > > 'color depth' under Settings. Can you explain what I should
> > > > > > > look for? I have been running
> > > > > > > Zone Alarm Pro and Norton's A/V software with updated
> > > > > > > definition files.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Windows version?
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > You may need new video drivers. Check the website of your
> > > > > > > > video board
> > > > > > > > or computer manufacturer. Meanwhile, you can do the
> > > > > > > > following:
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > 1. Use the default mouse pointers.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > 2. Turn down your color depth. (Right click the desktop
> > > > > > > > and choose Properties | Appearance | Settings) Some people
> > > > > > > > find that increasing color
> > > > > > > > depth helps.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > 3. Turn down your graphics hardware acceleration. (Start
> > > > > > > > | Settings
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Control Panel | System | Performance | Graphics button)
> > > > > > > > You will see little, if any, performance degradation.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > 4. Turn off your desktop wallpaper.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > If these make the problem go away you need new video
> > > > > > > > drivers.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Also check your system for "hijackware":
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Help with Hijackware
> > > > > > > > http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> > > > > > > > http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> > > > > > > > http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> > > > > > > > http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/Darnit.htm
> > > > > > > > http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
> > > > > > > > http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Update your virus definitions and then run a full system
> > > > > > > > scan. From now on, do both daily.
> > > > > > > > --
> > > > > > > > ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> > > > > > > > MS MVP-Windows (IE/OE) & Security
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Sparky Watts wrote:
> > > > > > > > > I get the 'IEXPLORE invalid page fault/kernel32.dll'
> > > > > > > > > error message if
> > > > > > > > > I close down the "last" internet window to the desktop
> > > > > > > > > before disconnecting
> > > > > > > > > or if I disconnect and then close down the internet
> > > > > > > > > window and go back
> > > > > > > > > to
> > > > > > > > > the desktop. I've tried the I/E repair and that didn't
> > > > > > > > > fix it. I reinstalled IE6 SP1 and the updates but that
> > > > > > > > > didn't fix the issue. What files might be corrupted or
> > > > > > > > > what areas[registry?] should I investigate?