WOWEXEC caused a General Protection Fault in module MMSYSTEM.DLL at 000A:0032
A 16-bit program can give this error message when WOWEXEC is already running
when the 16-bit program is started.
Make sure that WOWEXEC is not left in memory when a 16-bit program is closed.
To do this:
1. Log in as the administrator.
2. Run Regedit.exe (in \Windows).
3. Go to the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\WOW
4. Look for the entry DefaultSeparateVDM, and change it to Yes.
5. Close Regedit.
Another possibility is that the path name to the 16-bit program is longer than
128 characters. To solve this problem relocate the program on a path with a
shorter name.
Note you can save the registry key first by:
On the File menu, click Export.
In the File name box, type SaveKey, and then click Save.
Or create a system restore point prior to editing.
Note: If the registry key is not there, you can simply create one by going edit
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;322756
HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP
Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require
you to reinstall your operating system. Use the information provided at your own
risk.
tyler said:
i have windows XP home. when i run a sertin type of program a mesage pops up
saying that WOW Exec has causd an eror and will now close. and it dose it on
onley afew programs but after that they wont run at all it just keeps saying it.
what should i do.
