The exception Priviledged instruction (0xc00000(^)

[Guest]

Hello,
I have started getting a notice that the exception Priviledged instruction
(0xc0000096) has occurred in the location 0x0012e77d when I reach the final
closing down Windows screen. I have the option to cancel or debug but if
left, Windows simply closes down anyway. This doesn't seem to affect the
working of the computer but is annoying and I wondered if anyone could help
me to correct what ever is causing it.
Thanks.
John

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

I would also suggest running a disk cleanup and checkdisk:

Description of the Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310312&Product=winxp

How to Perform Disk Error Checking in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315265&Product=winxp

Also, install the following:

User Profile Hive Cleanup Service
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...6d-8912-4e18-b570-42470e2f3582&displaylang=en

What's User Profile Hive Cleanup Service (UPHClean)?
http://www.windowsitpro.com/Articles/Print.cfm?ArticleID=42257

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

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| Hello,
| I have started getting a notice that the exception Priviledged instruction
| (0xc0000096) has occurred in the location 0x0012e77d when I reach the final
| closing down Windows screen. I have the option to cancel or debug but if
| left, Windows simply closes down anyway. This doesn't seem to affect the
| working of the computer but is annoying and I wondered if anyone could help
| me to correct what ever is causing it.
| Thanks.
| John

 

[NoStop]

From his spyware and virus infected Windoze box, Carey Frisch [MVP] had
this to say:

I would also suggest running a disk cleanup and checkdisk:

There is no such thing as a "checkdisk" in XP. Get a grip.

 

[Guest]

Dear Carey,
Thanks for your help. I have SP2 already and I tried the things you
suggested. They seems to have cured the problem.
Much appreciated,
John

 

[Guest]

I would say that is splitting hairs. In XP it does say "error checking " and
"Check now".
I have a good anti virus program and anti spyware tools. I run them all
regularly.

 

[Guest]

Hi Carey Frisch
I did as you suggested and I ran chkdsk/f it seems to have worked (so far).
Thank you for the hint as the dialogue message was driving me insane. Thaks
again!!!!