windows explorer problems

[skullshivers]

 

[skullshivers]

oops posted w/o text.. damn enter key


ok here is my problem-

Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience

AppName: explorer.exe AppVer: 6.0.2800.1106 ModName: xtupdate.dll
ModVer: 1.0.0.1 Offset: 00001cd5

this happens anytime i try to access anything associated with windows explorer

ie... any folder, control pannel, my computer, command prompt...

i can open anything that isnt in a folder

i dont have a full version of xp home (just the recovery disk) so i cant format

i have reinstalled xp home to the greatest extent of the recovery disk

i have reinstalled the newest version of internet explorer

ive run the norton windoctor (hehe)

ive searched the microsoft support page... didnt find my problem

i know that i could buy a full version of xp and format to fix it.. but i REALLY dont want to have to do that

if any one can help me please do

 

[skullshivers]

ok i was just browsing a microsoft forum and it seems that there are quite a few people having this same problem

no one knows how to fix it tho

but they arent as smart as you fine people (hehe)

 

[sgopal2]

Have you changed any hardware settings recently ? (ie added new memory, something plugged into a USB slot?)

Try checking the error log by opening up Event Viewer (To open Event Viewer, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Event Viewer.)

 

[mastay]

I got a similar problem today. I am using Windows98 with IE6.0 and every time I open a folder, it gives me some error message and shuts explorer down. Interestingly enough, I can open folders while in safe mode. I think this problem happened after I downloaded some service pack/patch for explorer. Any updates/tips are greatly appreciated.

 

[skullshivers]

ya i think your right.. it started after that last service pack....
hmmm


and nope i havent changed anything hardware related

microsoft has done it now!!! haha

 

[boomerang]

See my post here. Don't know if it's a for sure fix. You'll have to try it.

 

[mastay]

Could you get another link seeing as how I am not a subscriber. Thanx in advance.

 

[boomerang]

Yes, go here.