The instruction at "address" referenced memory at "address". The memory cannot be read.

[xxx73]

I recently started receiving the error message "The instruction at
"address" referenced memory at "address". The memory cannot be read."
under windows xp. The problem started appearing always when closing a
specific application, but now happens randomly from other applications
as well. I have tested my memory using memtest with no errors found. My
system has two memory modules and I also tried to switch them between
and leave only either one but still I get the same error. Any ideas
what might be causing this?

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

I doubt it's the ram itself, more likely interference from some malware. Try
running these spyware cleaners:

AdawareII www.lavasoft.de
Spybot www.safer-networking.org

From MVP Richard Harper on cleaning up malware infested systems:
http://rgharper.mvps.org/cleanit.htm

This one can help you avoid these programs from being installed in the first
place:
Spyware Blaster: www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=827315

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[xxx73]

I did a check and nothing was found. Any other suggestions?

 

[Drew Tognola]

To all,

This reply is a perfect example why all replies should be kept within the
original message by using 'Reply to Group' as opposed to 'Reply'. Help for
this person's problem is limited to one person and only if he/she sees the
reply. Nobody else in this newsgroup even knows what the original problem
is.

Drew

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Yes, two suggestions:

1) How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP [Q310560]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310560

2) Unless it gets excessively long, include the original post in your reply.
It makes it easier to refer back to the original problem and steps already
taken.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[xxx73]

Any other ideas?

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

You've disabled everything (aka diagnostic mode) and still get an error?

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org