Memory access violation in kernel32...........

[Bobby77501]

I'm receiving this message when I boot up Windows XP Pro and when I try to
run MSCONFIG and REGEDIT. Can anyone tell me what's causing this and what
to do to fix it? Thanks.......

Bobby

 

[§kullywag©-]

I'm receiving this message when I boot up Windows XP Pro and when I try to
run MSCONFIG and REGEDIT. Can anyone tell me what's causing this and what
to do to fix it? Thanks.......

Bobby

Try running a virus scan (with updated definitions). Sometimes a
virus will result in the problems you are having.


§kullywag©-

 

[Sharon F]

I'm receiving this message when I boot up Windows XP Pro and when I try to
run MSCONFIG and REGEDIT. Can anyone tell me what's causing this and what
to do to fix it? Thanks.......

Bobby

Many worms and viruses will block the running of MSCONFIG, Task Manager and
the Registry Editor. Since the programs are blocked by name, renaming the
executables is a workaround. Example: Rename regedit.exe to regedit.com

Or you can run the tool created by MVP Doug Knox that creates a "backup
set" of those three programs for you:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_emerutils.htm

You'll also want to check your system with an up to date antivirus program.
Wouldn't hurt to check for the presence of adware or spyware either.
AdAware is a nice program for that task (http://www.lavasoftusa.com)