Explorer Error

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Can you start in Safe Mode, or does the same error occur?

-Start the computer and hold down the CTRL key till the Windows 98 Startup menu
(boot menu) appears.
OR
- Repeatedly tap the F8 key after the memory count to bring up the boot menu.
-Use the arrow keys to select "Safe Mode" and press Enter.


If Safe Mode causes the same error, try restoring the Registry from a backup dated
just prior to when the problem began:

-Start the computer and hold down the CTRL key till the Windows 98 Startup menu
(boot menu) appears.
OR
- Repeatedly tap the F8 key after the memory count to bring up the boot menu.
-Use the arrow keys to select "Command Prompt Only" and press Enter.
-Type the following and press Enter after each line:
smartdrv
scanreg /restore
Follow the prompts and select most recent rb###.cab file dated prior to the problem.

The backup files will be listed in rb###.cab format, and dated. The ###'s in the
file names won't be in date order. Don't use the one named rbbad.cab. Don't
restore a backup dated more than a couple of weeks old.
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Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
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"DWID" <DWID@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C7D8C1A7-8295-4F73-B794-8FA39AC23751@microsoft.com...
> When I boot Windows, all programs load, the "Explorer has preformed and
> illegal operation" message comes up. After I click ok, it comes up again and
> again. I need some help, I can't do a thing until the problem is fixed.
> SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!!!