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Recurrent problem with SEARCH--terminates with a C++ Runtime error

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Ken

Flightless Bird
When I run Windows Search, it will almost always terminate with a
Runtime Error! Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Program: C:/Windows\Explorer.EXE

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual
way. Please contact the application's support team for more information.


When I close that box, my desktop goes away (icons, task bar), although
I can continue with whatever windows are open until I am finished, then
I need to reboot.

Does anyone know what may be causing this error?

Thanks
Ken K
 
P

PA Bear [MS MVP]

Flightless Bird
Ken wrote:
> When I run Windows Search, it will almost always terminate with a
> Runtime Error! Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library
>
> Program: C:/Windows\Explorer.EXE
>
> This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual
> way. Please contact the application's support team for more information.
>
>
> When I close that box, my desktop goes away (icons, task bar), although
> I can continue with whatever windows are open until I am finished, then
> I need to reboot.
>
> Does anyone know what may be causing this error?

Is WinXP P3 installed?

Is Windows (Desktop) Search installed?

What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)?
What third-party firewall (if any)?

Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on the
computer (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you bought
it)?
 
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Ken

Flightless Bird
Re: Recurrent problem with SEARCH--terminates with a C++ Runtimeerror

On 7/5/2010 10:23 PM, PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote:
> Ken wrote:
>> When I run Windows Search, it will almost always terminate with a
>> Runtime Error! Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library
>>
>> Program: C:/Windows\Explorer.EXE
>>
>> This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual
>> way. Please contact the application's support team for more information.
>>
>>
>> When I close that box, my desktop goes away (icons, task bar), although
>> I can continue with whatever windows are open until I am finished, then
>> I need to reboot.
>>
>> Does anyone know what may be causing this error?
>
> Is WinXP P3 installed?
Ages ago. I have always kept updates up-to-date
>
> Is Windows (Desktop) Search installed?

No.

>
> What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your
> subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than
> Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)?

Zone alarm (without anti-virus component running) and NOD32. Same
installation as on 3 other home systems,which do not share the problem.
All are up to date. No anti-spyware apps running. Indexer not running.


>
> Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on the
> computer (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you
> bought it)?
Heavens no!
 
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Ken

Flightless Bird
Re: Recurrent problem with SEARCH--terminates with a C++ Runtimeerror

PA Bear [MS MVP] said the following on 7/5/2010 10:23 PM:

>
> Is WinXP P3 installed?
>
I should also add WRT to the updates that my install of XP is on a
machine that I built a year ago, and this has been the only quirk that I
have encountered during that time. It is not the worst thing in the
world, but it can be a nuisance from time to time...
 
K

Ken

Flightless Bird
Re: Recurrent problem with SEARCH--terminates with a C++ Runtimeerror

Randem said the following on 7/6/2010 12:41 AM:
> Make sure your C++ runtime files have been updated to the latest SP.
>
I downloaded the files for embedded C++ and rean the install, but it
asked for a license number, so I know I don't have that program. If C++
is a part of WinXP, then I must have those files, as I have the Pro
version with all of the updates.
 
J

John John - MVP

Flightless Bird
Re: Recurrent problem with SEARCH--terminates with a C++ Runtimeerror

Ken wrote:
> Randem said the following on 7/6/2010 12:41 AM:
>> Make sure your C++ runtime files have been updated to the latest SP.
>>
> I downloaded the files for embedded C++ and rean the install, but it
> asked for a license number, so I know I don't have that program. If C++
> is a part of WinXP, then I must have those files, as I have the Pro
> version with all of the updates.

Try here:

Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...FamilyID=a7b7a05e-6de6-4d3a-a423-37bf0912db84

John
 
Z

Zan A. Doo

Flightless Bird
Huh? That makes no sense. Explain yourself.
"Randem" <newsgroups@randem.com> wrote in message
news:uTVDOkTHLHA.2276@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
: Unless you do the CUSTOM update you are only getting security updates
which
: do not update your software on security holes within the OS.
:
::
:
 
Z

Zan A. Doo

Flightless Bird
You need the help in understanding that security updates for the O/S don't
require ONLY custom update. You are an absolute HoopleHead.

"Randem" <newsgroups@randem.com> wrote in message
news:euYPr1THLHA.1052@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
: of course it makes sense... Which part do you need help with?
:
: --
: The Top Inno Setup Script Generator -
http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html
: Free Utilities and Code - http://www.randem.com/freesoftutil.html
:
:
 
U

Unknown

Flightless Bird
Go to the update site and read the notes along side 'custom' and 'express'.
"Zan A. Doo" <zana@zana-doo.invalid> wrote in message
news:i103cu$cmo$1@news.eternal-september.org...
> You need the help in understanding that security updates for the O/S don't
> require ONLY custom update. You are an absolute HoopleHead.
>
> "Randem" <newsgroups@randem.com> wrote in message
> news:euYPr1THLHA.1052@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> : of course it makes sense... Which part do you need help with?
> :
> : --
> : The Top Inno Setup Script Generator -
> http://www.randem.com/innoscript.html
> : Free Utilities and Code - http://www.randem.com/freesoftutil.html
> :
> :
>
>
 
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