"Matt" <M***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:9F055958-40A4-4629-B89D-806B49C653F4@microsoft.com...
> When trying to browse files through explorer, I get the random message:
>
> Explorer.exe - Application Error
> The instruction at "0xWhatever" referenced memory at "0xWhatever".  The
> memory could not be "read".
>
> Click on OK t terminate the program.
> Click on CANCEL to debug the program.
>
>
> I have searched this topic already, and have found many posts, but no "real"
> replies to fix it, except "scan for spyware and viruses, repair with disk." 
> Just wondering if there is a way to fix this without wasting the machine away
> and reloading Windows 2000 Pro on it. 
>
> By the way - this happens after a fresh reboot and no programs are open.  It
> is random when the error appears, and when it does, it reloads explorer and
> the desktop.
>
> I'd appreciate any help.  Thanks.
>
> -Matt