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Hello.

I keep getting .exe errors from various programs on my PC .....the program crashes then a box pops up saying ......."exe has generated errors and will be shut down by windows", sometimes the Dr Watson program comes up and i have to switch off.

It is mainly happening when i open a folder with avi files in it, or when using Nero to make photo slideshows.

I have used Registry Mechanic, and System Mechanic to fix the registry but the problem is still there.

I am using WinXP Pro.

Anyone got any ideas?

Cheers!

This item was edited on Friday, 22nd July 2005, 16:33

Hi,

On the computers I look after at work. 9 times out of 10 exe errors are caused by Spyware.

Try downloading and running http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/

If you can list the exe errors, I can help you more.

Best Regards

Barry

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What makes you think it`s spyware? Did you think you could post a fake reply in order to advertise your business?

To the original poster, try reinstalling your video codecs again (but be careful where you download them from). The symptoms are not of spyware and probably not of a virus (although viruses modify exe file and NOT spyware - there is a difference). It is more symptomatic of corrupt or incorrect video codecs.

Hello, thanks for the replies....

I have tried everything you have mentioned and more, and the problem is still there.

I think i will just re install windows....it will be quicker for me.

Thanks!

Hi,

Exe errors that I have come across normally result because a program has had files removed. My Network has 25 computers running Windows 2000. Normally when I get an exception error it is caused by search bars, or scumware linked to Kazaa or similar.

However I am aware printers, Scanners, Software can all cause this type of errors. You need to trace whats causing the problem before reinstalling.

I do normally post my website address in my signature. This reply was ment as an offer of help. Sorry if it offended...

Best Regards

Barry

Barry, my apologies! However, .exe errors of the sort the original poster received doesn`t seem to be symptomatic of spyware. Spyware can replace DLLs and EXEs though but not corrupt them, well I havn`t heard of any that do corrupt executables. Viruses will do that although not usually in a way as to cause crashes.

Hi,

The one I thought of straight away was Ezula. Which which I found yesterday evening on my Dads machines. I know this one does cause random exe errors.

I am spending all tomorrow hunting for Spyware. I should run a book, on how many Shopping search bars I will find!

Best regards

Barry