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Explorer.exe - Illegal Operation (Win 98)

Loobz · 2004-08-12 08:46:51

Hi people. A friend of mine gets that message everytime the PC boots. I presume a format will help (he doesnt mind doing that). Is there another way to fix that problem? I am going to do a scan for Spyware because he had a pop up online and when he clicked it, the problem seemed to start. He is not sure if its linked.…

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12-08-2004 9:46am

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Loobz

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Hi people.

A friend of mine gets that message everytime the PC boots. I presume a format will help (he doesnt mind doing that). Is there another way to fix that problem?

I am going to do a scan for Spyware because he had a pop up online and when he clicked it, the problem seemed to start. He is not sure if its linked.

Also, has anyone got a guide on how to format Windows 98? Will the installation CD do that as an option? All advice appreciated.

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#2 13-08-2004 12:14pm
Cabaal

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Few basic things really, spyware & antivirus scans then maybe reinstall Dialup Networking or repair IE (IE & explorer all the one really)
see how it goes

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