Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Runtime Error!

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Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
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Symantec Security Check
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Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware
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Utilize the following maintenance programs, at least monthly,
to maintain the optimum performance of Windows XP:

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"Rich" wrote:

| Whenever I open explorer (not IE) and attempt to delete files I get a box
| saying: Runtime Error! Program: C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe abnormal program
| termination (OK). If I click the explorer window the dialogue box disappears
| behind the explorer window and I can continue deleting files etc. However
| when I finally click the (OK) in the error box, All the Icons on my desktop
| disappear for about 15 seconds and then reappear as if nothing is wrong. But
| sometimes the icons do not reappear and then I have to use the Ctl-Alt-Del
| method to restart the computer. What is happening and how can I fix it
| without reinstalling windows XP SP2.
|
| Rich