"SAM" wrote:

>
> Hi everyone,
>
> My problem is with Windows 2000 Windows Explorer.
>
> Whenever I start up more than one instance, it crashes most of the time.
>
> My system:
> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
> Item                  Value
> OS Name               Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
> Version               5.0.2195 Service Pack 4 Build 2195
> OS Manufacturer       Microsoft Corporation
> System Name           xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> System Manufacturer   VIA Technologies, Inc.
> System Model          KT600
> System Type           X86-based PC
> Processor             x86 Family 6 Model 8 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~1799 Mhz
> BIOS Version          Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
> Windows Directory     C:\WINNT
> Locale                United States
> Time Zone                   Central Daylight Time
> Total Physical Memory         523,760 KB
> Available Physical Memory     348,244 KB
> Total Virtual Memory        3,758,080 KB
> Available Virtual Memory    3,442,960 KB
> Page File Space             3,234,320 KB
> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
>
>
> My error message:
> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>
> Program Error
> -------------------
>
> explorer.exe has generated errors and will be closed by Windows.
> You will need to restart the program.
>
> An error log is being created.
>
>
>                  OK
>
> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>
>
> My System Log:
> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
> Type         Date      Time        Source    Category  Event
> Error        4/5/2005  8:57:58 PM  DCOM      None      10000
> Error        4/5/2005  8:56:48 PM  Service Control Manager
>                                              None       7001
> Warning      4/5/2005  8:56:48 PM  W32Time   None         54
> Error        4/5/2005  8:56:43 PM  Service Control Manager
>                                              None       7000
> Information  4/5/2005  8:56:37 PM  eventlog  None       6005
> Information  4/5/2005  8:56:37 PM  eventlog  None       6009
> Error        4/5/2005  8:56:38 PM  Netlogon  None       5719
> Information  4/5/2005  8:55:14 PM  eventlog  None       6006
> Information  4/5/2005  8:52:42 PM  Removable Storage Service
>                                              None        160
> Error        4/5/2005  8:44:16 PM  Netlogon  None       5719
> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>
>
> The problem started after performing the latest update
> on Win2k from Microsoft.
>
> The crash happens after I open up more than
> one instance of Win Explorer - 2 or more
> processes with Win Exp at the same time.
>
> In Task Manager, the system idle process is taking
> up about 99% of the CPU time - so there isn’t another
> process hogging time.
>
>
> Does anyone have any ideas as to what the problem might be?
>
> - Sam
>

>Nick
>
>"SAM" wrote:
>
>>
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> My problem is with Windows 2000 Windows Explorer.
>>
>> Whenever I start up more than one instance, it crashes most of the time.
>>
>> My system:
>> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
>> Item                  Value
>> OS Name               Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
>> Version               5.0.2195 Service Pack 4 Build 2195
>> OS Manufacturer       Microsoft Corporation
>> System Name           xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> System Manufacturer   VIA Technologies, Inc.
>> System Model          KT600
>> System Type           X86-based PC
>> Processor             x86 Family 6 Model 8 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~1799 Mhz
>> BIOS Version          Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
>> Windows Directory     C:\WINNT
>> Locale                United States
>> Time Zone                   Central Daylight Time
>> Total Physical Memory         523,760 KB
>> Available Physical Memory     348,244 KB
>> Total Virtual Memory        3,758,080 KB
>> Available Virtual Memory    3,442,960 KB
>> Page File Space             3,234,320 KB
>> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
>>
>>
>> My error message:
>> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>>
>> Program Error
>> -------------------
>>
>> explorer.exe has generated errors and will be closed by Windows.
>> You will need to restart the program.
>>
>> An error log is being created.
>>
>>
>>                  OK
>>
>> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>>
>>
>> My System Log:
>> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>> Type         Date      Time        Source    Category  Event
>> Error        4/5/2005  8:57:58 PM  DCOM      None      10000
>> Error        4/5/2005  8:56:48 PM  Service Control Manager
>>                                              None       7001
>> Warning      4/5/2005  8:56:48 PM  W32Time   None         54
>> Error        4/5/2005  8:56:43 PM  Service Control Manager
>>                                              None       7000
>> Information  4/5/2005  8:56:37 PM  eventlog  None       6005
>> Information  4/5/2005  8:56:37 PM  eventlog  None       6009
>> Error        4/5/2005  8:56:38 PM  Netlogon  None       5719
>> Information  4/5/2005  8:55:14 PM  eventlog  None       6006
>> Information  4/5/2005  8:52:42 PM  Removable Storage Service
>>                                              None        160
>> Error        4/5/2005  8:44:16 PM  Netlogon  None       5719
>> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>>
>>
>> The problem started after performing the latest update
>> on Win2k from Microsoft.
>>
>> The crash happens after I open up more than
>> one instance of Win Explorer - 2 or more
>> processes with Win Exp at the same time.
>>
>> In Task Manager, the system idle process is taking
>> up about 99% of the CPU time - so there isn't another
>> process hogging time.
>>
>>
>> Does anyone have any ideas as to what the problem might be?
>>

>
>Hi everyone,
>
>My problem is with Windows 2000 Windows Explorer.
>
>Whenever I start up more than one instance, it crashes most of the time.
>
>My system:
>-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
>Item                  Value
>OS Name               Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
>Version               5.0.2195 Service Pack 4 Build 2195
>OS Manufacturer       Microsoft Corporation
>System Name           xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>System Manufacturer   VIA Technologies, Inc.
>System Model          KT600
>System Type           X86-based PC
>Processor             x86 Family 6 Model 8 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~1799 Mhz
>BIOS Version          Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
>Windows Directory     C:\WINNT
>Locale                United States
>Time Zone                   Central Daylight Time
>Total Physical Memory         523,760 KB
>Available Physical Memory     348,244 KB
>Total Virtual Memory        3,758,080 KB
>Available Virtual Memory    3,442,960 KB
>Page File Space             3,234,320 KB
>-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
>
>
>My error message:
>-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>
>Program Error
>-------------------
>
>explorer.exe has generated errors and will be closed by Windows.
>You will need to restart the program.
>
>An error log is being created.
>
>
>                 OK
>
>-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>
>
>My System Log:
>-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>Type         Date      Time        Source    Category  Event
>Error        4/5/2005  8:57:58 PM  DCOM      None      10000
>Error        4/5/2005  8:56:48 PM  Service Control Manager
>                                             None       7001
>Warning      4/5/2005  8:56:48 PM  W32Time   None         54
>Error        4/5/2005  8:56:43 PM  Service Control Manager
>                                             None       7000
>Information  4/5/2005  8:56:37 PM  eventlog  None       6005
>Information  4/5/2005  8:56:37 PM  eventlog  None       6009
>Error        4/5/2005  8:56:38 PM  Netlogon  None       5719
>Information  4/5/2005  8:55:14 PM  eventlog  None       6006
>Information  4/5/2005  8:52:42 PM  Removable Storage Service
>                                             None        160
>Error        4/5/2005  8:44:16 PM  Netlogon  None       5719
>-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>
>
>The problem started after performing the latest update
>on Win2k from Microsoft.
>
>The crash happens after I open up more than
>one instance of Win Explorer - 2 or more
>processes with Win Exp at the same time.
>
>In Task Manager, the system idle process is taking
>up about 99% of the CPU time - so there isn’t another
>process hogging time.
>
>
>Does anyone have any ideas as to what the problem might be?
>
>- Sam

"SAM" wrote:

>
> I have some new info.
>
> After booting with msconfig using selective startup
> (with Process System.ini file and loading system services),
> my problem with Windows Explorer crashing still persists.
> From that I think that I can conclude that the problem isn’t
> related to any apps being loaded, but to the Windows 2000
> operating system itself.
>
> Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
>
> SAM
> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>
>
> On Wed, 06 Apr 2005 22:02:31 -0500, SAM <wylbur[at]ev1[dot]net> wrote:
>
> >
> >Hi everyone,
> >
> >My problem is with Windows 2000 Windows Explorer.
> >
> >Whenever I start up more than one instance, it crashes most of the time.
> >
> >My system:
> >-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
> >Item                  Value
> >OS Name               Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
> >Version               5.0.2195 Service Pack 4 Build 2195
> >OS Manufacturer       Microsoft Corporation
> >System Name           xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >System Manufacturer   VIA Technologies, Inc.
> >System Model          KT600
> >System Type           X86-based PC
> >Processor             x86 Family 6 Model 8 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~1799 Mhz
> >BIOS Version          Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
> >Windows Directory     C:\WINNT
> >Locale                United States
> >Time Zone                   Central Daylight Time
> >Total Physical Memory         523,760 KB
> >Available Physical Memory     348,244 KB
> >Total Virtual Memory        3,758,080 KB
> >Available Virtual Memory    3,442,960 KB
> >Page File Space             3,234,320 KB
> >-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
> >
> >
> >My error message:
> >-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
> >
> >Program Error
> >-------------------
> >
> >explorer.exe has generated errors and will be closed by Windows.
> >You will need to restart the program.
> >
> >An error log is being created.
> >
> >
> >                 OK
> >
> >-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
> >
> >
> >My System Log:
> >-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
> >Type         Date      Time        Source    Category  Event
> >Error        4/5/2005  8:57:58 PM  DCOM      None      10000
> >Error        4/5/2005  8:56:48 PM  Service Control Manager
> >                                             None       7001
> >Warning      4/5/2005  8:56:48 PM  W32Time   None         54
> >Error        4/5/2005  8:56:43 PM  Service Control Manager
> >                                             None       7000
> >Information  4/5/2005  8:56:37 PM  eventlog  None       6005
> >Information  4/5/2005  8:56:37 PM  eventlog  None       6009
> >Error        4/5/2005  8:56:38 PM  Netlogon  None       5719
> >Information  4/5/2005  8:55:14 PM  eventlog  None       6006
> >Information  4/5/2005  8:52:42 PM  Removable Storage Service
> >                                             None        160
> >Error        4/5/2005  8:44:16 PM  Netlogon  None       5719
> >-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
> >
> >
> >The problem started after performing the latest update
> >on Win2k from Microsoft.
> >
> >The crash happens after I open up more than
> >one instance of Win Explorer - 2 or more
> >processes with Win Exp at the same time.
> >
> >In Task Manager, the system idle process is taking
> >up about 99% of the CPU time - so there isn’t another
> >process hogging time.
> >
> >
> >Does anyone have any ideas as to what the problem might be?
> >
> >- Sam
>
> - Sam
>

"SAM" wrote:

> On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 17:13:03 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> >SAM-
>
> Hi Nick,
>
>
> >Two things I would suggest - one is a possible fix and the other a workaround.
> >
> >For the fix, try going to the command line and typing sfc /scannow.  This
> >will check your System files for incorrect versions, etc and replace any that
> >are wrong (You will most likely be asked to insert your installation CD
> >during this).  Reboot and see if that helps (the reboot may not be neccesary
> >but I'm not sure).
>
> I did this - it didn't do any good.
>
>
> >The workaround is to open my computer and fo to tools > folder Options. 
> >Click the View tab and scroll down until you see launch folder windows in a
> >seperate process.  Now if it's checked you might want to try unchecking it
> >because your system might be getting an error when it loads multiple
> >explorer.exe processes (granted that means something somewhere is not working
> >right).  If it's unchecked try checking it as this might fix your problem by
> >isolating multiple explorer windows to their own process. 
>
> OK - I did this - then it crashed after 8 processes.
>
> I tried again, and it crashed after 3 processes.
>
> I shut down the system, then rebooted.
>
> I then put up over 50 Windows Explorer processes before it stopped
>  - probably due to reaching some sort of a limit on active processes
>  - BUT it didn't crash.
>
> Maybe this is the solution - so far so good.
>
> I'll play with it some more. If it crashes again, I'll be back.
>
>
> THANKS NICK!!!
>
>
> - Sam
>

On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 19:59:04 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:

>I'm glad you're up and running, thanks for letting me know what happened!
>
>Nick
>
>"SAM" wrote:
>
>> On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 17:13:03 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> >SAM-
>>
>> Hi Nick,
>>
>>
>> >Two things I would suggest - one is a possible fix and the other a workaround.
>> >
>> >For the fix, try going to the command line and typing sfc /scannow.  This
>> >will check your System files for incorrect versions, etc and replace any that
>> >are wrong (You will most likely be asked to insert your installation CD
>> >during this).  Reboot and see if that helps (the reboot may not be neccesary
>> >but I'm not sure).
>>
>> I did this - it didn't do any good.
>>
>>
>> >The workaround is to open my computer and fo to tools > folder Options. 
>> >Click the View tab and scroll down until you see launch folder windows in a
>> >seperate process.  Now if it's checked you might want to try unchecking it
>> >because your system might be getting an error when it loads multiple
>> >explorer.exe processes (granted that means something somewhere is not working
>> >right).  If it's unchecked try checking it as this might fix your problem by
>> >isolating multiple explorer windows to their own process. 
>>
>> OK - I did this - then it crashed after 8 processes.
>>
>> I tried again, and it crashed after 3 processes.
>>
>> I shut down the system, then rebooted.
>>
>> I then put up over 50 Windows Explorer processes before it stopped
>>  - probably due to reaching some sort of a limit on active processes
>>  - BUT it didn't crash.
>>
>> Maybe this is the solution - so far so good.
>>
>> I'll play with it some more. If it crashes again, I'll be back.
>>
>>
>> THANKS NICK!!!
>>
>>
>> - Sam
>>

>
>I have some new info.
>
>After booting with msconfig using selective startup
>(with Process System.ini file and loading system services),
>my problem with Windows Explorer crashing still persists.
>From that I think that I can conclude that the problem isn’t
>related to any apps being loaded, but to the Windows 2000
>operating system itself.
>
>Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
>
>SAM
>-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>
>
>On Wed, 06 Apr 2005 22:02:31 -0500, SAM <wylbur[at]ev1[dot]net> wrote:
>
>>
>>Hi everyone,
>>
>>My problem is with Windows 2000 Windows Explorer.
>>
>>Whenever I start up more than one instance, it crashes most of the time.
>>
>>My system:
>>-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
>>Item                  Value
>>OS Name               Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
>>Version               5.0.2195 Service Pack 4 Build 2195
>>OS Manufacturer       Microsoft Corporation
>>System Name           xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>System Manufacturer   VIA Technologies, Inc.
>>System Model          KT600
>>System Type           X86-based PC
>>Processor             x86 Family 6 Model 8 Stepping 0 AuthenticAMD ~1799 Mhz
>>BIOS Version          Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
>>Windows Directory     C:\WINNT
>>Locale                United States
>>Time Zone                   Central Daylight Time
>>Total Physical Memory         523,760 KB
>>Available Physical Memory     348,244 KB
>>Total Virtual Memory        3,758,080 KB
>>Available Virtual Memory    3,442,960 KB
>>Page File Space             3,234,320 KB
>>-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
>>
>>
>>My error message:
>>-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>>
>>Program Error
>>-------------------
>>
>>explorer.exe has generated errors and will be closed by Windows.
>>You will need to restart the program.
>>
>>An error log is being created.
>>
>>
>>                 OK
>>
>>-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>>
>>
>>My System Log:
>>-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>>Type         Date      Time        Source    Category  Event
>>Error        4/5/2005  8:57:58 PM  DCOM      None      10000
>>Error        4/5/2005  8:56:48 PM  Service Control Manager
>>                                             None       7001
>>Warning      4/5/2005  8:56:48 PM  W32Time   None         54
>>Error        4/5/2005  8:56:43 PM  Service Control Manager
>>                                             None       7000
>>Information  4/5/2005  8:56:37 PM  eventlog  None       6005
>>Information  4/5/2005  8:56:37 PM  eventlog  None       6009
>>Error        4/5/2005  8:56:38 PM  Netlogon  None       5719
>>Information  4/5/2005  8:55:14 PM  eventlog  None       6006
>>Information  4/5/2005  8:52:42 PM  Removable Storage Service
>>                                             None        160
>>Error        4/5/2005  8:44:16 PM  Netlogon  None       5719
>>-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>>
>>
>>The problem started after performing the latest update
>>on Win2k from Microsoft.
>>
>>The crash happens after I open up more than
>>one instance of Win Explorer - 2 or more
>>processes with Win Exp at the same time.
>>
>>In Task Manager, the system idle process is taking
>>up about 99% of the CPU time - so there isn’t another
>>process hogging time.
>>
>>
>>Does anyone have any ideas as to what the problem might be?
>>
>>- Sam
>
>- Sam

"SAM" wrote:

>
> Hi again,
>
> I still have the problem with Windows Explorer crashing, and I think
> I have an idea as to why: It might have something to do with some Iomega stuff.
>
> My system log was not functioning properly. After performing a reset on it,
> I got some error entries that mention some Iomega services. The entries,
> and their associated descriptions, are listed below:
> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>
> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:48 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7001    N/A
> ------------------
> The Iomega Active Disk service depends on the Iomega App Services service which failed
> to start because of the following error: The system cannot find the path specified. 
>
> Warning    4/13/2005    2:30:46 PM    W32Time    None    54    N/A
> ------------------
> The Windows Time Service was not able to find a Domain Controller.
> A time and date update was not possible.
>
> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:36 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7000    N/A
> ------------------
> The Iomega App Services service failed to start due to the following error:
> The system cannot find the path specified. 
>
> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:33 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7000    N/A
> ------------------
> The avast! Antivirus service failed to start due to the following error:
> The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion. 
>
> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:33 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7009    N/A
> ------------------
> Timeout (30000 milliseconds) waiting for the avast! Antivirus service to connect.
>
> Information    4/13/2005    2:30:27 PM    eventlog    None    6005    N/A
> ------------------
> The Event log service was started.
> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>
> I installed the Iomega stuff, then uninstalled it,
> and I still got the same problem, with the same error
> entries in the system log.
>
> Can anyone tell me what path is it referring to?
>  ... and what it is that it's looking for?
>  ... or how to get rid of this altogether?
>
> Iomega tells me that they do not have a cleaner,
> so I'll have to do this the hard way.
>
> - Sam
>

On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 17:46:02 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:

>There are a few big hardware companies whose hardware I might install, but
>only if it doesn't require their software.  It's been my experience that if
>one wants to noticibly degrade system performance and/or break Windows in
>ways that just makes ya go 'huh', then it's a toss-up between IOMega,
>Logitech, and Kennsington as the most irresponsible software producing high
>profile company (Well IOmega really has it in the bag with the other two tie
>as runner up).  Just my experience and opinion.
>
>That said I don't know if IOMega is causing the problem here (the event log
>entries don't really convince me because logging errors is the most
>functional feature of IOmega's software suites).  Of course it might be
>IOMega - I don't know.
>
>Could you do me a favor though?  Retsrat your computer in safe mode (by
>pressing F8 during reboot).  Then open up tons of explorer windows and see if
>you can make it crash.  Let me know what happens.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Nick Staff
>
>
>
>"SAM" wrote:
>
>>
>> Hi again,
>>
>> I still have the problem with Windows Explorer crashing, and I think
>> I have an idea as to why: It might have something to do with some Iomega stuff.
>>
>> My system log was not functioning properly. After performing a reset on it,
>> I got some error entries that mention some Iomega services. The entries,
>> and their associated descriptions, are listed below:
>> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>>
>> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:48 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7001    N/A
>> ------------------
>> The Iomega Active Disk service depends on the Iomega App Services service which failed
>> to start because of the following error: The system cannot find the path specified. 
>>
>> Warning    4/13/2005    2:30:46 PM    W32Time    None    54    N/A
>> ------------------
>> The Windows Time Service was not able to find a Domain Controller.
>> A time and date update was not possible.
>>
>> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:36 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7000    N/A
>> ------------------
>> The Iomega App Services service failed to start due to the following error:
>> The system cannot find the path specified. 
>>
>> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:33 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7000    N/A
>> ------------------
>> The avast! Antivirus service failed to start due to the following error:
>> The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion. 
>>
>> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:33 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7009    N/A
>> ------------------
>> Timeout (30000 milliseconds) waiting for the avast! Antivirus service to connect.
>>
>> Information    4/13/2005    2:30:27 PM    eventlog    None    6005    N/A
>> ------------------
>> The Event log service was started.
>> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>>
>> I installed the Iomega stuff, then uninstalled it,
>> and I still got the same problem, with the same error
>> entries in the system log.
>>
>> Can anyone tell me what path is it referring to?
>>  ... and what it is that it's looking for?
>>  ... or how to get rid of this altogether?
>>
>> Iomega tells me that they do not have a cleaner,
>> so I'll have to do this the hard way.
>>
>> - Sam
>>

"SAM" wrote:

>
> Hi Nick,
>
> I didn't have to open up tons - only a few - and it was crashing as before.
>
>  ... in safe mode.
>
> I guess I was clinging to a false hope with that one.
>
> Perhaps it's time to admit defeat - wipe the hard drive and reinstall everything.
>
>
> DAMMIT.
>
> SAM
> ======================
>
>
> On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 17:46:02 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> >There are a few big hardware companies whose hardware I might install, but
> >only if it doesn't require their software.  It's been my experience that if
> >one wants to noticibly degrade system performance and/or break Windows in
> >ways that just makes ya go 'huh', then it's a toss-up between IOMega,
> >Logitech, and Kennsington as the most irresponsible software producing high
> >profile company (Well IOmega really has it in the bag with the other two tie
> >as runner up).  Just my experience and opinion.
> >
> >That said I don't know if IOMega is causing the problem here (the event log
> >entries don't really convince me because logging errors is the most
> >functional feature of IOmega's software suites).  Of course it might be
> >IOMega - I don't know.
> >
> >Could you do me a favor though?  Retsrat your computer in safe mode (by
> >pressing F8 during reboot).  Then open up tons of explorer windows and see if
> >you can make it crash.  Let me know what happens.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Nick Staff
> >
> >
> >
> >"SAM" wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> Hi again,
> >>
> >> I still have the problem with Windows Explorer crashing, and I think
> >> I have an idea as to why: It might have something to do with some Iomega stuff.
> >>
> >> My system log was not functioning properly. After performing a reset on it,
> >> I got some error entries that mention some Iomega services. The entries,
> >> and their associated descriptions, are listed below:
> >> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
> >>
> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:48 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7001    N/A
> >> ------------------
> >> The Iomega Active Disk service depends on the Iomega App Services service which failed
> >> to start because of the following error: The system cannot find the path specified. 
> >>
> >> Warning    4/13/2005    2:30:46 PM    W32Time    None    54    N/A
> >> ------------------
> >> The Windows Time Service was not able to find a Domain Controller.
> >> A time and date update was not possible.
> >>
> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:36 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7000    N/A
> >> ------------------
> >> The Iomega App Services service failed to start due to the following error:
> >> The system cannot find the path specified. 
> >>
> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:33 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7000    N/A
> >> ------------------
> >> The avast! Antivirus service failed to start due to the following error:
> >> The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion. 
> >>
> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:33 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7009    N/A
> >> ------------------
> >> Timeout (30000 milliseconds) waiting for the avast! Antivirus service to connect.
> >>
> >> Information    4/13/2005    2:30:27 PM    eventlog    None    6005    N/A
> >> ------------------
> >> The Event log service was started.
> >> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
> >>
> >> I installed the Iomega stuff, then uninstalled it,
> >> and I still got the same problem, with the same error
> >> entries in the system log.
> >>
> >> Can anyone tell me what path is it referring to?
> >>  ... and what it is that it's looking for?
> >>  ... or how to get rid of this altogether?
> >>
> >> Iomega tells me that they do not have a cleaner,
> >> so I'll have to do this the hard way.
> >>
> >> - Sam
> >>
>
> - Sam
>

On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 20:48:01 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:

>SAM-
>
>Do me a favor - try creating a new user account on the computer and log in
>as the new user - does the problem persist...?
>
>"SAM" wrote:
>
>>
>> Hi Nick,
>>
>> I didn't have to open up tons - only a few - and it was crashing as before.
>>
>>  ... in safe mode.
>>
>> I guess I was clinging to a false hope with that one.
>>
>> Perhaps it's time to admit defeat - wipe the hard drive and reinstall everything.
>>
>>
>> DAMMIT.
>>
>> SAM
>> ======================
>>
>>
>> On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 17:46:02 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> >There are a few big hardware companies whose hardware I might install, but
>> >only if it doesn't require their software.  It's been my experience that if
>> >one wants to noticibly degrade system performance and/or break Windows in
>> >ways that just makes ya go 'huh', then it's a toss-up between IOMega,
>> >Logitech, and Kennsington as the most irresponsible software producing high
>> >profile company (Well IOmega really has it in the bag with the other two tie
>> >as runner up).  Just my experience and opinion.
>> >
>> >That said I don't know if IOMega is causing the problem here (the event log
>> >entries don't really convince me because logging errors is the most
>> >functional feature of IOmega's software suites).  Of course it might be
>> >IOMega - I don't know.
>> >
>> >Could you do me a favor though?  Retsrat your computer in safe mode (by
>> >pressing F8 during reboot).  Then open up tons of explorer windows and see if
>> >you can make it crash.  Let me know what happens.
>> >
>> >Thanks,
>> >
>> >Nick Staff
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >"SAM" wrote:
>> >
>> >>
>> >> Hi again,
>> >>
>> >> I still have the problem with Windows Explorer crashing, and I think
>> >> I have an idea as to why: It might have something to do with some Iomega stuff.
>> >>
>> >> My system log was not functioning properly. After performing a reset on it,
>> >> I got some error entries that mention some Iomega services. The entries,
>> >> and their associated descriptions, are listed below:
>> >> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>> >>
>> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:48 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7001    N/A
>> >> ------------------
>> >> The Iomega Active Disk service depends on the Iomega App Services service which failed
>> >> to start because of the following error: The system cannot find the path specified. 
>> >>
>> >> Warning    4/13/2005    2:30:46 PM    W32Time    None    54    N/A
>> >> ------------------
>> >> The Windows Time Service was not able to find a Domain Controller.
>> >> A time and date update was not possible.
>> >>
>> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:36 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7000    N/A
>> >> ------------------
>> >> The Iomega App Services service failed to start due to the following error:
>> >> The system cannot find the path specified. 
>> >>
>> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:33 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7000    N/A
>> >> ------------------
>> >> The avast! Antivirus service failed to start due to the following error:
>> >> The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion. 
>> >>
>> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:33 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7009    N/A
>> >> ------------------
>> >> Timeout (30000 milliseconds) waiting for the avast! Antivirus service to connect.
>> >>
>> >> Information    4/13/2005    2:30:27 PM    eventlog    None    6005    N/A
>> >> ------------------
>> >> The Event log service was started.
>> >> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>> >>
>> >> I installed the Iomega stuff, then uninstalled it,
>> >> and I still got the same problem, with the same error
>> >> entries in the system log.
>> >>
>> >> Can anyone tell me what path is it referring to?
>> >>  ... and what it is that it's looking for?
>> >>  ... or how to get rid of this altogether?
>> >>
>> >> Iomega tells me that they do not have a cleaner,
>> >> so I'll have to do this the hard way.
>> >>
>> >> - Sam
>> >>
>>
>> - Sam
>>

"SAM" wrote:

>
>
> Yes - it does (persist) - with the new user account.
>
>
> On top of THAT, I got an error message on boot up:
> ==============================================
> regsvr32.exe - Application Error
> ==============================================
>
>  X  The instruction at "0x77fcc39e" referenced memory at "0x00610070."
>     The memory could not be "written."
>
>     Click on OK to terminate the program.
>
>
>                  OK
>
> ==============================================
>
>
> On the advice of another tech on the Ziff-Davis forum,
> I removed the Hotfix KB867282 from my system.
>
> SAM
> ======================
>
>
> On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 20:48:01 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> >SAM-
> >
> >Do me a favor - try creating a new user account on the computer and log in
> >as the new user - does the problem persist...?
> >
> >"SAM" wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> Hi Nick,
> >>
> >> I didn't have to open up tons - only a few - and it was crashing as before.
> >>
> >>  ... in safe mode.
> >>
> >> I guess I was clinging to a false hope with that one.
> >>
> >> Perhaps it's time to admit defeat - wipe the hard drive and reinstall everything.
> >>
> >>
> >> DAMMIT.
> >>
> >> SAM
> >> ======================
> >>
> >>
> >> On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 17:46:02 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> >There are a few big hardware companies whose hardware I might install, but
> >> >only if it doesn't require their software.  It's been my experience that if
> >> >one wants to noticibly degrade system performance and/or break Windows in
> >> >ways that just makes ya go 'huh', then it's a toss-up between IOMega,
> >> >Logitech, and Kennsington as the most irresponsible software producing high
> >> >profile company (Well IOmega really has it in the bag with the other two tie
> >> >as runner up).  Just my experience and opinion.
> >> >
> >> >That said I don't know if IOMega is causing the problem here (the event log
> >> >entries don't really convince me because logging errors is the most
> >> >functional feature of IOmega's software suites).  Of course it might be
> >> >IOMega - I don't know.
> >> >
> >> >Could you do me a favor though?  Retsrat your computer in safe mode (by
> >> >pressing F8 during reboot).  Then open up tons of explorer windows and see if
> >> >you can make it crash.  Let me know what happens.
> >> >
> >> >Thanks,
> >> >
> >> >Nick Staff
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >"SAM" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >> Hi again,
> >> >>
> >> >> I still have the problem with Windows Explorer crashing, and I think
> >> >> I have an idea as to why: It might have something to do with some Iomega stuff.
> >> >>
> >> >> My system log was not functioning properly. After performing a reset on it,
> >> >> I got some error entries that mention some Iomega services. The entries,
> >> >> and their associated descriptions, are listed below:
> >> >> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
> >> >>
> >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:48 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7001    N/A
> >> >> ------------------
> >> >> The Iomega Active Disk service depends on the Iomega App Services service which failed
> >> >> to start because of the following error: The system cannot find the path specified. 
> >> >>
> >> >> Warning    4/13/2005    2:30:46 PM    W32Time    None    54    N/A
> >> >> ------------------
> >> >> The Windows Time Service was not able to find a Domain Controller.
> >> >> A time and date update was not possible.
> >> >>
> >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:36 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7000    N/A
> >> >> ------------------
> >> >> The Iomega App Services service failed to start due to the following error:
> >> >> The system cannot find the path specified. 
> >> >>
> >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:33 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7000    N/A
> >> >> ------------------
> >> >> The avast! Antivirus service failed to start due to the following error:
> >> >> The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion. 
> >> >>
> >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:33 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7009    N/A
> >> >> ------------------
> >> >> Timeout (30000 milliseconds) waiting for the avast! Antivirus service to connect.
> >> >>
> >> >> Information    4/13/2005    2:30:27 PM    eventlog    None    6005    N/A
> >> >> ------------------
> >> >> The Event log service was started.
> >> >> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
> >> >>
> >> >> I installed the Iomega stuff, then uninstalled it,
> >> >> and I still got the same problem, with the same error
> >> >> entries in the system log.
> >> >>
> >> >> Can anyone tell me what path is it referring to?
> >> >>  ... and what it is that it's looking for?
> >> >>  ... or how to get rid of this altogether?
> >> >>
> >> >> Iomega tells me that they do not have a cleaner,
> >> >> so I'll have to do this the hard way.
> >> >>
> >> >> - Sam
> >> >>
> >>
> >> - Sam
> >>
>
> - Sam
>

"Nick Staff" wrote:

> hmmm....please understand that I'm grasping at straws right now but if you
> have nothing better to do go here and download memtest and test your ram:
>
> http://www.memtest86.com
>
> Also, have you tried repairing by way of an upgrade?  Meaning boot to
> windows, put in the install disk and then choose to upgrade windows - this
> will leave all (should be all) your programs//files etc intact while
> installing a fresh copy of windows (but leaving an old copy of your
> registry).  Of course things often go awry when you least want them to so if
> you value your data backup first.
>
> Nick
>
> "SAM" wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Yes - it does (persist) - with the new user account.
> >
> >
> > On top of THAT, I got an error message on boot up:
> > ==============================================
> > regsvr32.exe - Application Error
> > ==============================================
> >
> >  X  The instruction at "0x77fcc39e" referenced memory at "0x00610070."
> >     The memory could not be "written."
> >
> >     Click on OK to terminate the program.
> >
> >
> >                  OK
> >
> > ==============================================
> >
> >
> > On the advice of another tech on the Ziff-Davis forum,
> > I removed the Hotfix KB867282 from my system.
> >
> > SAM
> > ======================
> >
> >
> > On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 20:48:01 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > >SAM-
> > >
> > >Do me a favor - try creating a new user account on the computer and log in
> > >as the new user - does the problem persist...?
> > >
> > >"SAM" wrote:
> > >
> > >>
> > >> Hi Nick,
> > >>
> > >> I didn't have to open up tons - only a few - and it was crashing as before.
> > >>
> > >>  ... in safe mode.
> > >>
> > >> I guess I was clinging to a false hope with that one.
> > >>
> > >> Perhaps it's time to admit defeat - wipe the hard drive and reinstall everything.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> DAMMIT.
> > >>
> > >> SAM
> > >> ======================
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 17:46:02 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> >There are a few big hardware companies whose hardware I might install, but
> > >> >only if it doesn't require their software.  It's been my experience that if
> > >> >one wants to noticibly degrade system performance and/or break Windows in
> > >> >ways that just makes ya go 'huh', then it's a toss-up between IOMega,
> > >> >Logitech, and Kennsington as the most irresponsible software producing high
> > >> >profile company (Well IOmega really has it in the bag with the other two tie
> > >> >as runner up).  Just my experience and opinion.
> > >> >
> > >> >That said I don't know if IOMega is causing the problem here (the event log
> > >> >entries don't really convince me because logging errors is the most
> > >> >functional feature of IOmega's software suites).  Of course it might be
> > >> >IOMega - I don't know.
> > >> >
> > >> >Could you do me a favor though?  Retsrat your computer in safe mode (by
> > >> >pressing F8 during reboot).  Then open up tons of explorer windows and see if
> > >> >you can make it crash.  Let me know what happens.
> > >> >
> > >> >Thanks,
> > >> >
> > >> >Nick Staff
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >"SAM" wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Hi again,
> > >> >>
> > >> >> I still have the problem with Windows Explorer crashing, and I think
> > >> >> I have an idea as to why: It might have something to do with some Iomega stuff.
> > >> >>
> > >> >> My system log was not functioning properly. After performing a reset on it,
> > >> >> I got some error entries that mention some Iomega services. The entries,
> > >> >> and their associated descriptions, are listed below:
> > >> >> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:48 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7001    N/A
> > >> >> ------------------
> > >> >> The Iomega Active Disk service depends on the Iomega App Services service which failed
> > >> >> to start because of the following error: The system cannot find the path specified. 
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Warning    4/13/2005    2:30:46 PM    W32Time    None    54    N/A
> > >> >> ------------------
> > >> >> The Windows Time Service was not able to find a Domain Controller.
> > >> >> A time and date update was not possible.
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:36 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7000    N/A
> > >> >> ------------------
> > >> >> The Iomega App Services service failed to start due to the following error:
> > >> >> The system cannot find the path specified. 
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:33 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7000    N/A
> > >> >> ------------------
> > >> >> The avast! Antivirus service failed to start due to the following error:
> > >> >> The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion. 
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:33 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7009    N/A
> > >> >> ------------------
> > >> >> Timeout (30000 milliseconds) waiting for the avast! Antivirus service to connect.
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Information    4/13/2005    2:30:27 PM    eventlog    None    6005    N/A
> > >> >> ------------------
> > >> >> The Event log service was started.
> > >> >> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
> > >> >>
> > >> >> I installed the Iomega stuff, then uninstalled it,
> > >> >> and I still got the same problem, with the same error
> > >> >> entries in the system log.
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Can anyone tell me what path is it referring to?
> > >> >>  ... and what it is that it's looking for?
> > >> >>  ... or how to get rid of this altogether?
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Iomega tells me that they do not have a cleaner,
> > >> >> so I'll have to do this the hard way.
> > >> >>
> > >> >> - Sam
> > >> >>
> > >>
> > >> - Sam
> > >>
> >
> > - Sam
> >

On Thu, 14 Apr 2005 04:51:47 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:

>have you checked your permissions?  the explorer.exe error reminded me of a
>security issue i had once with the ntuser.dat file (well the hkcu key it
>creates).
>
>"Nick Staff" wrote:
>
>> hmmm....please understand that I'm grasping at straws right now but if you
>> have nothing better to do go here and download memtest and test your ram:
>>
>> http://www.memtest86.com
>>
>> Also, have you tried repairing by way of an upgrade?  Meaning boot to
>> windows, put in the install disk and then choose to upgrade windows - this
>> will leave all (should be all) your programs//files etc intact while
>> installing a fresh copy of windows (but leaving an old copy of your
>> registry).  Of course things often go awry when you least want them to so if
>> you value your data backup first.
>>
>> Nick
>>
>> "SAM" wrote:
>>
>> >
>> >
>> > Yes - it does (persist) - with the new user account.
>> >
>> >
>> > On top of THAT, I got an error message on boot up:
>> > ==============================================
>> > regsvr32.exe - Application Error
>> > ==============================================
>> >
>> >  X  The instruction at "0x77fcc39e" referenced memory at "0x00610070."
>> >     The memory could not be "written."
>> >
>> >     Click on OK to terminate the program.
>> >
>> >
>> >                  OK
>> >
>> > ==============================================
>> >
>> >
>> > On the advice of another tech on the Ziff-Davis forum,
>> > I removed the Hotfix KB867282 from my system.
>> >
>> > SAM
>> > ======================
>> >
>> >
>> > On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 20:48:01 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:
>> >
>> > >SAM-
>> > >
>> > >Do me a favor - try creating a new user account on the computer and log in
>> > >as the new user - does the problem persist...?
>> > >
>> > >"SAM" wrote:
>> > >
>> > >>
>> > >> Hi Nick,
>> > >>
>> > >> I didn't have to open up tons - only a few - and it was crashing as before.
>> > >>
>> > >>  ... in safe mode.
>> > >>
>> > >> I guess I was clinging to a false hope with that one.
>> > >>
>> > >> Perhaps it's time to admit defeat - wipe the hard drive and reinstall everything.
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >> DAMMIT.
>> > >>
>> > >> SAM
>> > >> ======================
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >> On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 17:46:02 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:
>> > >>
>> > >> >There are a few big hardware companies whose hardware I might install, but
>> > >> >only if it doesn't require their software.  It's been my experience that if
>> > >> >one wants to noticibly degrade system performance and/or break Windows in
>> > >> >ways that just makes ya go 'huh', then it's a toss-up between IOMega,
>> > >> >Logitech, and Kennsington as the most irresponsible software producing high
>> > >> >profile company (Well IOmega really has it in the bag with the other two tie
>> > >> >as runner up).  Just my experience and opinion.
>> > >> >
>> > >> >That said I don't know if IOMega is causing the problem here (the event log
>> > >> >entries don't really convince me because logging errors is the most
>> > >> >functional feature of IOmega's software suites).  Of course it might be
>> > >> >IOMega - I don't know.
>> > >> >
>> > >> >Could you do me a favor though?  Retsrat your computer in safe mode (by
>> > >> >pressing F8 during reboot).  Then open up tons of explorer windows and see if
>> > >> >you can make it crash.  Let me know what happens.
>> > >> >
>> > >> >Thanks,
>> > >> >
>> > >> >Nick Staff
>> > >> >
>> > >> >
>> > >> >
>> > >> >"SAM" wrote:
>> > >> >
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> Hi again,
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> I still have the problem with Windows Explorer crashing, and I think
>> > >> >> I have an idea as to why: It might have something to do with some Iomega stuff.
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> My system log was not functioning properly. After performing a reset on it,
>> > >> >> I got some error entries that mention some Iomega services. The entries,
>> > >> >> and their associated descriptions, are listed below:
>> > >> >> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:48 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7001    N/A
>> > >> >> ------------------
>> > >> >> The Iomega Active Disk service depends on the Iomega App Services service which failed
>> > >> >> to start because of the following error: The system cannot find the path specified. 
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> Warning    4/13/2005    2:30:46 PM    W32Time    None    54    N/A
>> > >> >> ------------------
>> > >> >> The Windows Time Service was not able to find a Domain Controller.
>> > >> >> A time and date update was not possible.
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:36 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7000    N/A
>> > >> >> ------------------
>> > >> >> The Iomega App Services service failed to start due to the following error:
>> > >> >> The system cannot find the path specified. 
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:33 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7000    N/A
>> > >> >> ------------------
>> > >> >> The avast! Antivirus service failed to start due to the following error:
>> > >> >> The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion. 
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:33 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7009    N/A
>> > >> >> ------------------
>> > >> >> Timeout (30000 milliseconds) waiting for the avast! Antivirus service to connect.
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> Information    4/13/2005    2:30:27 PM    eventlog    None    6005    N/A
>> > >> >> ------------------
>> > >> >> The Event log service was started.
>> > >> >> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> I installed the Iomega stuff, then uninstalled it,
>> > >> >> and I still got the same problem, with the same error
>> > >> >> entries in the system log.
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> Can anyone tell me what path is it referring to?
>> > >> >>  ... and what it is that it's looking for?
>> > >> >>  ... or how to get rid of this altogether?
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> Iomega tells me that they do not have a cleaner,
>> > >> >> so I'll have to do this the hard way.
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> - Sam
>> > >> >>
>> > >>
>> > >> - Sam
>> > >>
>> >
>> > - Sam
>> >

>Nick
>
>"SAM" wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Yes - it does (persist) - with the new user account.
>>
>>
>> On top of THAT, I got an error message on boot up:
>> ==============================================
>> regsvr32.exe - Application Error
>> ==============================================
>>
>>  X  The instruction at "0x77fcc39e" referenced memory at "0x00610070."
>>     The memory could not be "written."
>>
>>     Click on OK to terminate the program.
>>
>>
>>                  OK
>>
>> ==============================================
>>
>>
>> On the advice of another tech on the Ziff-Davis forum,
>> I removed the Hotfix KB867282 from my system.
>>
>> SAM
>> ======================
>>
>>
>> On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 20:48:01 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> >SAM-
>> >
>> >Do me a favor - try creating a new user account on the computer and log in
>> >as the new user - does the problem persist...?
>> >
>> >"SAM" wrote:
>> >
>> >>
>> >> Hi Nick,
>> >>
>> >> I didn't have to open up tons - only a few - and it was crashing as before.
>> >>
>> >>  ... in safe mode.
>> >>
>> >> I guess I was clinging to a false hope with that one.
>> >>
>> >> Perhaps it's time to admit defeat - wipe the hard drive and reinstall everything.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> DAMMIT.
>> >>
>> >> SAM
>> >> ======================
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 17:46:02 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >There are a few big hardware companies whose hardware I might install, but
>> >> >only if it doesn't require their software.  It's been my experience that if
>> >> >one wants to noticibly degrade system performance and/or break Windows in
>> >> >ways that just makes ya go 'huh', then it's a toss-up between IOMega,
>> >> >Logitech, and Kennsington as the most irresponsible software producing high
>> >> >profile company (Well IOmega really has it in the bag with the other two tie
>> >> >as runner up).  Just my experience and opinion.
>> >> >
>> >> >That said I don't know if IOMega is causing the problem here (the event log
>> >> >entries don't really convince me because logging errors is the most
>> >> >functional feature of IOmega's software suites).  Of course it might be
>> >> >IOMega - I don't know.
>> >> >
>> >> >Could you do me a favor though?  Retsrat your computer in safe mode (by
>> >> >pressing F8 during reboot).  Then open up tons of explorer windows and see if
>> >> >you can make it crash.  Let me know what happens.
>> >> >
>> >> >Thanks,
>> >> >
>> >> >Nick Staff
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >"SAM" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Hi again,
>> >> >>
>> >> >> I still have the problem with Windows Explorer crashing, and I think
>> >> >> I have an idea as to why: It might have something to do with some Iomega stuff.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> My system log was not functioning properly. After performing a reset on it,
>> >> >> I got some error entries that mention some Iomega services. The entries,
>> >> >> and their associated descriptions, are listed below:
>> >> >> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:48 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7001    N/A
>> >> >> ------------------
>> >> >> The Iomega Active Disk service depends on the Iomega App Services service which failed
>> >> >> to start because of the following error: The system cannot find the path specified. 
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Warning    4/13/2005    2:30:46 PM    W32Time    None    54    N/A
>> >> >> ------------------
>> >> >> The Windows Time Service was not able to find a Domain Controller.
>> >> >> A time and date update was not possible.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:36 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7000    N/A
>> >> >> ------------------
>> >> >> The Iomega App Services service failed to start due to the following error:
>> >> >> The system cannot find the path specified. 
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:33 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7000    N/A
>> >> >> ------------------
>> >> >> The avast! Antivirus service failed to start due to the following error:
>> >> >> The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion. 
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:33 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7009    N/A
>> >> >> ------------------
>> >> >> Timeout (30000 milliseconds) waiting for the avast! Antivirus service to connect.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Information    4/13/2005    2:30:27 PM    eventlog    None    6005    N/A
>> >> >> ------------------
>> >> >> The Event log service was started.
>> >> >> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>> >> >>
>> >> >> I installed the Iomega stuff, then uninstalled it,
>> >> >> and I still got the same problem, with the same error
>> >> >> entries in the system log.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Can anyone tell me what path is it referring to?
>> >> >>  ... and what it is that it's looking for?
>> >> >>  ... or how to get rid of this altogether?
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Iomega tells me that they do not have a cleaner,
>> >> >> so I'll have to do this the hard way.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> - Sam
>> >> >>
>> >>
>> >> - Sam
>> >>
>>
>> - Sam
>>

"SAM" wrote:

> On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 23:49:10 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> >hmmm....please understand that I'm grasping at straws right now but if you
> >have nothing better to do go here and download memtest and test your ram:
> >
> >http://www.memtest86.com
>
> I've got memtest86+ running right now. I'll give it a few hours.
>
> I think I ran it before over this system unit - I usually do
> after I put one together - but it doesn't hurt anything to
> do it again.
>
>
> >Also, have you tried repairing by way of an upgrade?  Meaning boot to
> >windows, put in the install disk and then choose to upgrade windows - this
> >will leave all (should be all) your programs//files etc intact while
> >installing a fresh copy of windows (but leaving an old copy of your
> >registry).  Of course things often go awry when you least want them to so if
> >you value your data backup first.
>
> No - I haven't done this as I was hoping to figure out what is wrong exactly.
> You don't learn anything by using "the shotgun approach."
>
> If there are no other alternatives, then I guess I have no recourse
> other than to either do the upgrade, or to wipe the drive and perform
> a complete reinstallation of everything.
>
> SAM
> =======================
>
>
>
> >Nick
> >
> >"SAM" wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> Yes - it does (persist) - with the new user account.
> >>
> >>
> >> On top of THAT, I got an error message on boot up:
> >> ==============================================
> >> regsvr32.exe - Application Error
> >> ==============================================
> >>
> >>  X  The instruction at "0x77fcc39e" referenced memory at "0x00610070."
> >>     The memory could not be "written."
> >>
> >>     Click on OK to terminate the program.
> >>
> >>
> >>                  OK
> >>
> >> ==============================================
> >>
> >>
> >> On the advice of another tech on the Ziff-Davis forum,
> >> I removed the Hotfix KB867282 from my system.
> >>
> >> SAM
> >> ======================
> >>
> >>
> >> On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 20:48:01 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> >SAM-
> >> >
> >> >Do me a favor - try creating a new user account on the computer and log in
> >> >as the new user - does the problem persist...?
> >> >
> >> >"SAM" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >> Hi Nick,
> >> >>
> >> >> I didn't have to open up tons - only a few - and it was crashing as before.
> >> >>
> >> >>  ... in safe mode.
> >> >>
> >> >> I guess I was clinging to a false hope with that one.
> >> >>
> >> >> Perhaps it's time to admit defeat - wipe the hard drive and reinstall everything.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> DAMMIT.
> >> >>
> >> >> SAM
> >> >> ======================
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 17:46:02 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> >There are a few big hardware companies whose hardware I might install, but
> >> >> >only if it doesn't require their software.  It's been my experience that if
> >> >> >one wants to noticibly degrade system performance and/or break Windows in
> >> >> >ways that just makes ya go 'huh', then it's a toss-up between IOMega,
> >> >> >Logitech, and Kennsington as the most irresponsible software producing high
> >> >> >profile company (Well IOmega really has it in the bag with the other two tie
> >> >> >as runner up).  Just my experience and opinion.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >That said I don't know if IOMega is causing the problem here (the event log
> >> >> >entries don't really convince me because logging errors is the most
> >> >> >functional feature of IOmega's software suites).  Of course it might be
> >> >> >IOMega - I don't know.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Could you do me a favor though?  Retsrat your computer in safe mode (by
> >> >> >pressing F8 during reboot).  Then open up tons of explorer windows and see if
> >> >> >you can make it crash.  Let me know what happens.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Thanks,
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Nick Staff
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >"SAM" wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Hi again,
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> I still have the problem with Windows Explorer crashing, and I think
> >> >> >> I have an idea as to why: It might have something to do with some Iomega stuff.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> My system log was not functioning properly. After performing a reset on it,
> >> >> >> I got some error entries that mention some Iomega services. The entries,
> >> >> >> and their associated descriptions, are listed below:
> >> >> >> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:48 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7001    N/A
> >> >> >> ------------------
> >> >> >> The Iomega Active Disk service depends on the Iomega App Services service which failed
> >> >> >> to start because of the following error: The system cannot find the path specified. 
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Warning    4/13/2005    2:30:46 PM    W32Time    None    54    N/A
> >> >> >> ------------------
> >> >> >> The Windows Time Service was not able to find a Domain Controller.
> >> >> >> A time and date update was not possible.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:36 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7000    N/A
> >> >> >> ------------------
> >> >> >> The Iomega App Services service failed to start due to the following error:
> >> >> >> The system cannot find the path specified. 
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:33 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7000    N/A
> >> >> >> ------------------
> >> >> >> The avast! Antivirus service failed to start due to the following error:
> >> >> >> The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion. 
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:33 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7009    N/A
> >> >> >> ------------------
> >> >> >> Timeout (30000 milliseconds) waiting for the avast! Antivirus service to connect.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Information    4/13/2005    2:30:27 PM    eventlog    None    6005    N/A
> >> >> >> ------------------
> >> >> >> The Event log service was started.
> >> >> >> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> I installed the Iomega stuff, then uninstalled it,
> >> >> >> and I still got the same problem, with the same error
> >> >> >> entries in the system log.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Can anyone tell me what path is it referring to?
> >> >> >>  ... and what it is that it's looking for?
> >> >> >>  ... or how to get rid of this altogether?
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Iomega tells me that they do not have a cleaner,
> >> >> >> so I'll have to do this the hard way.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> - Sam
> >> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> - Sam
> >> >>
> >>
> >> - Sam
> >>
>
> - Sam
>

>Nick Staff
>
>"SAM" wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 23:49:10 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> >hmmm....please understand that I'm grasping at straws right now but if you
>> >have nothing better to do go here and download memtest and test your ram:
>> >
>> >http://www.memtest86.com
>>
>> I've got memtest86+ running right now. I'll give it a few hours.
>>
>> I think I ran it before over this system unit - I usually do
>> after I put one together - but it doesn't hurt anything to
>> do it again.
>>
>>
>> >Also, have you tried repairing by way of an upgrade?  Meaning boot to
>> >windows, put in the install disk and then choose to upgrade windows - this
>> >will leave all (should be all) your programs//files etc intact while
>> >installing a fresh copy of windows (but leaving an old copy of your
>> >registry).  Of course things often go awry when you least want them to so if
>> >you value your data backup first.
>>
>> No - I haven't done this as I was hoping to figure out what is wrong exactly.
>> You don't learn anything by using "the shotgun approach."
>>
>> If there are no other alternatives, then I guess I have no recourse
>> other than to either do the upgrade, or to wipe the drive and perform
>> a complete reinstallation of everything.
>>
>> SAM
>> =======================
>>
>>
>>
>> >Nick
>> >
>> >"SAM" wrote:
>> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Yes - it does (persist) - with the new user account.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> On top of THAT, I got an error message on boot up:
>> >> ==============================================
>> >> regsvr32.exe - Application Error
>> >> ==============================================
>> >>
>> >>  X  The instruction at "0x77fcc39e" referenced memory at "0x00610070."
>> >>     The memory could not be "written."
>> >>
>> >>     Click on OK to terminate the program.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>                  OK
>> >>
>> >> ==============================================
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> On the advice of another tech on the Ziff-Davis forum,
>> >> I removed the Hotfix KB867282 from my system.
>> >>
>> >> SAM
>> >> ======================
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 20:48:01 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> >SAM-
>> >> >
>> >> >Do me a favor - try creating a new user account on the computer and log in
>> >> >as the new user - does the problem persist...?
>> >> >
>> >> >"SAM" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Hi Nick,
>> >> >>
>> >> >> I didn't have to open up tons - only a few - and it was crashing as before.
>> >> >>
>> >> >>  ... in safe mode.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> I guess I was clinging to a false hope with that one.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Perhaps it's time to admit defeat - wipe the hard drive and reinstall everything.
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> DAMMIT.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> SAM
>> >> >> ======================
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 17:46:02 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> >There are a few big hardware companies whose hardware I might install, but
>> >> >> >only if it doesn't require their software.  It's been my experience that if
>> >> >> >one wants to noticibly degrade system performance and/or break Windows in
>> >> >> >ways that just makes ya go 'huh', then it's a toss-up between IOMega,
>> >> >> >Logitech, and Kennsington as the most irresponsible software producing high
>> >> >> >profile company (Well IOmega really has it in the bag with the other two tie
>> >> >> >as runner up).  Just my experience and opinion.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >That said I don't know if IOMega is causing the problem here (the event log
>> >> >> >entries don't really convince me because logging errors is the most
>> >> >> >functional feature of IOmega's software suites).  Of course it might be
>> >> >> >IOMega - I don't know.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Could you do me a favor though?  Retsrat your computer in safe mode (by
>> >> >> >pressing F8 during reboot).  Then open up tons of explorer windows and see if
>> >> >> >you can make it crash.  Let me know what happens.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Thanks,
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Nick Staff
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >"SAM" wrote:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Hi again,
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> I still have the problem with Windows Explorer crashing, and I think
>> >> >> >> I have an idea as to why: It might have something to do with some Iomega stuff.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> My system log was not functioning properly. After performing a reset on it,
>> >> >> >> I got some error entries that mention some Iomega services. The entries,
>> >> >> >> and their associated descriptions, are listed below:
>> >> >> >> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:48 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7001    N/A
>> >> >> >> ------------------
>> >> >> >> The Iomega Active Disk service depends on the Iomega App Services service which failed
>> >> >> >> to start because of the following error: The system cannot find the path specified. 
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Warning    4/13/2005    2:30:46 PM    W32Time    None    54    N/A
>> >> >> >> ------------------
>> >> >> >> The Windows Time Service was not able to find a Domain Controller.
>> >> >> >> A time and date update was not possible.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:36 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7000    N/A
>> >> >> >> ------------------
>> >> >> >> The Iomega App Services service failed to start due to the following error:
>> >> >> >> The system cannot find the path specified. 
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:33 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7000    N/A
>> >> >> >> ------------------
>> >> >> >> The avast! Antivirus service failed to start due to the following error:
>> >> >> >> The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion. 
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:33 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7009    N/A
>> >> >> >> ------------------
>> >> >> >> Timeout (30000 milliseconds) waiting for the avast! Antivirus service to connect.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Information    4/13/2005    2:30:27 PM    eventlog    None    6005    N/A
>> >> >> >> ------------------
>> >> >> >> The Event log service was started.
>> >> >> >> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> I installed the Iomega stuff, then uninstalled it,
>> >> >> >> and I still got the same problem, with the same error
>> >> >> >> entries in the system log.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Can anyone tell me what path is it referring to?
>> >> >> >>  ... and what it is that it's looking for?
>> >> >> >>  ... or how to get rid of this altogether?
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Iomega tells me that they do not have a cleaner,
>> >> >> >> so I'll have to do this the hard way.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> - Sam
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> - Sam
>> >> >>
>> >>
>> >> - Sam
>> >>
>>
>> - Sam
>>

"SAM" wrote:

>
> We might try this - what part of the world do you live in?
>
> We would have to determine time difference - I'm in Texas.
> The UK is 6 hours ahead of me.
>
>
> Memtest86+ ran for 23 iterations, and it came up clean.
>
>
> SAM
> ==================
> On Thu, 14 Apr 2005 13:26:50 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> >I agree with you that an upgrade doesn't teach anything - if you don't mind
> >prolonged troubleshooting I'm happy to keep working with you (as I'd like to
> >figgure this out myself).
> >
> >If you want, at some point maybe I could remote into the problem machine and
> >look around.

>
>
> >Nick Staff
> >
> >"SAM" wrote:
> >
> >> On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 23:49:10 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> >hmmm....please understand that I'm grasping at straws right now but if you
> >> >have nothing better to do go here and download memtest and test your ram:
> >> >
> >> >http://www.memtest86.com
> >>
> >> I've got memtest86+ running right now. I'll give it a few hours.
> >>
> >> I think I ran it before over this system unit - I usually do
> >> after I put one together - but it doesn't hurt anything to
> >> do it again.
> >>
> >>
> >> >Also, have you tried repairing by way of an upgrade?  Meaning boot to
> >> >windows, put in the install disk and then choose to upgrade windows - this
> >> >will leave all (should be all) your programs//files etc intact while
> >> >installing a fresh copy of windows (but leaving an old copy of your
> >> >registry).  Of course things often go awry when you least want them to so if
> >> >you value your data backup first.
> >>
> >> No - I haven't done this as I was hoping to figure out what is wrong exactly.
> >> You don't learn anything by using "the shotgun approach."
> >>
> >> If there are no other alternatives, then I guess I have no recourse
> >> other than to either do the upgrade, or to wipe the drive and perform
> >> a complete reinstallation of everything.
> >>
> >> SAM
> >> =======================
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> >Nick
> >> >
> >> >"SAM" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> Yes - it does (persist) - with the new user account.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> On top of THAT, I got an error message on boot up:
> >> >> ==============================================
> >> >> regsvr32.exe - Application Error
> >> >> ==============================================
> >> >>
> >> >>  X  The instruction at "0x77fcc39e" referenced memory at "0x00610070."
> >> >>     The memory could not be "written."
> >> >>
> >> >>     Click on OK to terminate the program.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>                  OK
> >> >>
> >> >> ==============================================
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> On the advice of another tech on the Ziff-Davis forum,
> >> >> I removed the Hotfix KB867282 from my system.
> >> >>
> >> >> SAM
> >> >> ======================
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 20:48:01 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> >SAM-
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Do me a favor - try creating a new user account on the computer and log in
> >> >> >as the new user - does the problem persist...?
> >> >> >
> >> >> >"SAM" wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Hi Nick,
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> I didn't have to open up tons - only a few - and it was crashing as before.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>  ... in safe mode.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> I guess I was clinging to a false hope with that one.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Perhaps it's time to admit defeat - wipe the hard drive and reinstall everything.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> DAMMIT.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> SAM
> >> >> >> ======================
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> On Wed, 13 Apr 2005 17:46:02 -0700, "Nick Staff" <nick.st***@comcast.net> wrote:
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >There are a few big hardware companies whose hardware I might install, but
> >> >> >> >only if it doesn't require their software.  It's been my experience that if
> >> >> >> >one wants to noticibly degrade system performance and/or break Windows in
> >> >> >> >ways that just makes ya go 'huh', then it's a toss-up between IOMega,
> >> >> >> >Logitech, and Kennsington as the most irresponsible software producing high
> >> >> >> >profile company (Well IOmega really has it in the bag with the other two tie
> >> >> >> >as runner up).  Just my experience and opinion.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >That said I don't know if IOMega is causing the problem here (the event log
> >> >> >> >entries don't really convince me because logging errors is the most
> >> >> >> >functional feature of IOmega's software suites).  Of course it might be
> >> >> >> >IOMega - I don't know.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Could you do me a favor though?  Retsrat your computer in safe mode (by
> >> >> >> >pressing F8 during reboot).  Then open up tons of explorer windows and see if
> >> >> >> >you can make it crash.  Let me know what happens.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Thanks,
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Nick Staff
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >"SAM" wrote:
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Hi again,
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> I still have the problem with Windows Explorer crashing, and I think
> >> >> >> >> I have an idea as to why: It might have something to do with some Iomega stuff.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> My system log was not functioning properly. After performing a reset on it,
> >> >> >> >> I got some error entries that mention some Iomega services. The entries,
> >> >> >> >> and their associated descriptions, are listed below:
> >> >> >> >> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:48 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7001    N/A
> >> >> >> >> ------------------
> >> >> >> >> The Iomega Active Disk service depends on the Iomega App Services service which failed
> >> >> >> >> to start because of the following error: The system cannot find the path specified. 
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Warning    4/13/2005    2:30:46 PM    W32Time    None    54    N/A
> >> >> >> >> ------------------
> >> >> >> >> The Windows Time Service was not able to find a Domain Controller.
> >> >> >> >> A time and date update was not possible.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:36 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7000    N/A
> >> >> >> >> ------------------
> >> >> >> >> The Iomega App Services service failed to start due to the following error:
> >> >> >> >> The system cannot find the path specified. 
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:33 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7000    N/A
> >> >> >> >> ------------------
> >> >> >> >> The avast! Antivirus service failed to start due to the following error:
> >> >> >> >> The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion. 
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Error    4/13/2005    2:30:33 PM    Service Control Manager    None    7009    N/A
> >> >> >> >> ------------------
> >> >> >> >> Timeout (30000 milliseconds) waiting for the avast! Antivirus service to connect.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Information    4/13/2005    2:30:27 PM    eventlog    None    6005    N/A
> >> >> >> >> ------------------
> >> >> >> >> The Event log service was started.
> >> >> >> >> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> I installed the Iomega stuff, then uninstalled it,
> >> >> >> >> and I still got the same problem, with the same error
> >> >> >> >> entries in the system log.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Can anyone tell me what path is it referring to?
> >> >> >> >>  ... and what it is that it's looking for?
> >> >> >> >>  ... or how to get rid of this altogether?
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Iomega tells me that they do not have a cleaner,
> >> >> >> >> so I'll have to do this the hard way.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> - Sam
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> - Sam
> >> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> - Sam
> >> >>
> >>
> >> - Sam
> >>
>
> - Sam
>