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Error Messages on Boot

I am getting either of the following two error messages when I boot my computer:
1) The instruction at "0x7c9105f8" referenced memory at "0x00000010". The memory could not be "read". Click on OK to terminate
2) The instruction at "0x00000000" referenced memory at "0x00000000". The memory could not be "read". Click on OK to terminate
It seems to affect the sound only (as far as I tell).
Any Solutions … I tried most of what I found on Google searches with no luck.
Thanks, in advance, for any suggestions !!!

WinXP Pro

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Erik Pitti

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Coinman333

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Yes, it is a SVCHOST.EXE. error message.

I ran severat tools for Malware, Trojans, etc. with no major results. I use Pc-Cillian from Trend Mico who hosts the "House Call" website.

I ran MemTest a few days ago - 10 passes - No Errors - I will try it again tomorrow.

I ran the commands noted above. "MOVE C:\windows\SoftwareDistribution C:\windows\SoftwareDistribution.old" gave an error message so I just changed the file name in Explorer. Then I dowloaded all the MS garbage from the updates that I have been avoiding (like Windows Desktop Search) ... there were no High Priority Updates that I didn't already have ... and then rebooted.

On reboot I got the following error message: The instruction at "0x00000000" referenced memory at "0x00000000". The memory could not be "read". Click on OK to terminate

Any more thoughts ?

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Erik Pitti

If you have a Realtek soundcard, here's the page (and Hotfix thats not posted to WindowsUpdate) from Microsoft:

Certain third-party applications may not start, and you receive an error message when you start the computer: "Illegal System DLL Relocation"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935448/en-us

Coinman333

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SOLUTION: I called the hardware manufacturer, Falcon NorthWest (one of the advantages of perhaps overpaying is you can always call them and they will call you back), after reinstalling sound drivers and mucking around in some other areas, they suggested that it seemed like a startup might be getting in the way on boot. They told me to deactivate half the startups and see what happens and then go from there with a process of elimination. I finally figured out the "guilty parties", which I never had trouble with before and everything SEEMS OK so far. Thanks to all for all the suggestions !!!