read errors

[steven]

when in some applications i get read errors. ex
EXPLORER.EXE.. the windows window manager. it gives me
the hex offset code of where it occured and lets me debug
it in C++ it seams. i do not know how to fix this at all.
i have a dual operating system : linux and windows if
that matters but i have had both of them on for a year so
i think its a windows related issue. if you can tell me
if i got a virus or something in almost all windows
related apps are doing this like windows messanger, that
would be great. i have a hex editor as well if that will
help, but i seriously think this a windows related
issue... i have been unhappy about windows for a long
time...

 

[Malke]

when in some applications i get read errors. ex
EXPLORER.EXE.. the windows window manager. it gives me
the hex offset code of where it occured and lets me debug
it in C++ it seams. i do not know how to fix this at all.
i have a dual operating system : linux and windows if
that matters but i have had both of them on for a year so
i think its a windows related issue. if you can tell me
if i got a virus or something in almost all windows
related apps are doing this like windows messanger, that
would be great. i have a hex editor as well if that will
help, but i seriously think this a windows related
issue... i have been unhappy about windows for a long
time...

I'm sorry, but this is not enough information for you to get a good
answer. Your post is the equivalent of saying, "it's broken". I'm sure
it's very exciting to have a hex editor, but it isn't at all relevant
here, nor is having Linux on another drive. If you think you might have
a virus, why not find out for sure by scanning with current antivirus
using updated definitions; 2) remove spyware with tools such as Spybot
S&D (www.security.kolla.de) and/or Ad-aware (www.lavasoftusa.com) -
note that it is a good idea to do virus and spyware scans in Safe Mode;
3) delete temporary and Temporary Internet Files; 4) stop unnecessary
services/programs from running at startup (see www.blackviper.com for a
listing of services). Also, look in Event Viewer for clues.

When you know your machine is clean, if you are still having problems,
post back with details, including what troubleshooting steps you've
already taken.

Malke