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I get a message "this program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down".
Great advise. With regards to .tmp files, be aware that some are used for currently running programs and may in deletion cause those programs to fail. When removing .tmp files, have no running programs except for Explorer and Systray through the Ctrl/Alt/Del function.
This is, of course, assuming that I have my info correct.
This is, of course, assuming that I have my info correct.
Try running the system file checker.
Description of the System File Checker Tool (Sfc.exe)
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* Microsoft Windows 98
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SUMMARY
This article describes the System File Checker tool in Windows 98.
MORE INFORMATION
System File Checker checks for damaged or replaced system files, and then prompts you to replace any files that do not match the original Windows 98 files.
To start System File Checker, follow these steps:
1. Click Start , point to Programs , point to Accessories , point to System Tools , click System Information , and then click System File Checker on the Tools menu.
2. Click one of the following options:
Scan For Altered Files
Extract One File From Installation Disk NOTE : If you click Extract One File From Installation Disk , you can specify the file you want to extract.
3. Click Settings , choose the configuration you want to use in System File Checker Settings , click OK , and then click Start .
For additional information about how to use the System Information tool in Windows 98, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q184075 Description of Microsoft System Information (Msinfo32.exe) Tool
Description of the System File Checker Tool (Sfc.exe)
The information in this article applies to:
* Microsoft Windows 98
NOTE : This article is for informational use only; it does not contain any troubleshooting information. If you are searching for troubleshooting information that is not referred to in this article, please try searching the Microsoft Knowledge Base again by using keywords that are listed in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article:
Q242450 How to Query the Microsoft Knowledge Base Using Keywords
SUMMARY
This article describes the System File Checker tool in Windows 98.
MORE INFORMATION
System File Checker checks for damaged or replaced system files, and then prompts you to replace any files that do not match the original Windows 98 files.
To start System File Checker, follow these steps:
1. Click Start , point to Programs , point to Accessories , point to System Tools , click System Information , and then click System File Checker on the Tools menu.
2. Click one of the following options:
Scan For Altered Files
Extract One File From Installation Disk NOTE : If you click Extract One File From Installation Disk , you can specify the file you want to extract.
3. Click Settings , choose the configuration you want to use in System File Checker Settings , click OK , and then click Start .
For additional information about how to use the System Information tool in Windows 98, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q184075 Description of Microsoft System Information (Msinfo32.exe) Tool
I think this is a synchronization problem, probably based on a slight mismatch of DLL files
when you have been doing too much too fast with several different programs open at
once. Most likely a warm restart will fix the problem until the next time you give
the system too many tasks to keep track of. It is always a good idea to purge the
garbage at frequent intervals. Here is what I use:
http://personal.cfw.com/~write/purgeall.txt
Instructions are included.
when you have been doing too much too fast with several different programs open at
once. Most likely a warm restart will fix the problem until the next time you give
the system too many tasks to keep track of. It is always a good idea to purge the
garbage at frequent intervals. Here is what I use:
http://personal.cfw.com/~write/purgeall.txt
Instructions are included.
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I am a novice on the computer and must have step by step instructions on what to do. I'm just feeling my way around and am amazed at you experts!!!!
Perhaps you need help with DOS. OPEN this file with your browser and SAVE it to
any convenient location. Then OPEN it with EDIT and follow the included instructions.
http://personal.cfw.com/~write/doshelp.txt
You can use DOS commands from a DOS PROMPT in WINDOWS, but you won't have the full
range of capability unless you RESTART IN DOS.
any convenient location. Then OPEN it with EDIT and follow the included instructions.
http://personal.cfw.com/~write/doshelp.txt
You can use DOS commands from a DOS PROMPT in WINDOWS, but you won't have the full
range of capability unless you RESTART IN DOS.
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Another new user, not only to the Internet, but to computers also.
Refer to Bill Gates for solution.
Refer to Bill Gates for solution.
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Yes I am another new user, not only to the Internet, but to computers. Thanx for all your help
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When I click details it shows cleanmgr and registers EAX,EBX,ECX,EDX
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Also when does this happen?
For the time you can try the following, goto Windows Updates and esure you have the latest updates. Also click Start-Find-Files or Folders. And search for *.tmp once it finds all the files delete them all as they are only temp files and are not needed.
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