Recurrent problem with SEARCH--terminates with a C++ Runtimeerror
in [Windows XP]
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From: Ken on 6 Jul 2010 09:29 On 7/5/2010 10:23 PM, PA Bear [MS MVP] wrote: > Ken wrote: >> When I run Windows Search, it will almost always terminate with a >> Runtime Error! Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library >> >> Program: C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE >> >> This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual >> way. Please contact the application's support team for more information. >> >> >> When I close that box, my desktop goes away (icons, task bar), although >> I can continue with whatever windows are open until I am finished, then >> I need to reboot. >> >> Does anyone know what may be causing this error? > > Is WinXP P3 installed? Ages ago. I have always kept updates up-to-date > > Is Windows (Desktop) Search installed? No. > > What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your > subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than > Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)? Zone alarm (without anti-virus component running) and NOD32. Same installation as on 3 other home systems,which do not share the problem. All are up to date. No anti-spyware apps running. Indexer not running. > > Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on the > computer (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you > bought it)? Heavens no!
From: Ken on 6 Jul 2010 09:34 On 7/6/2010 12:41 AM, Randem wrote: > Make sure your C++ runtime files have been updated to the latest SP. > Happy to do so. I did not know that the files needed to be updated separately from the Windows updates. I found this: evc4sp4.exe on this page: http://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?FamilyID=4a4ed1f4-91d3-4dbe-986e-a812984318e5&displaylang=en
From: Ken on 6 Jul 2010 10:20 PA Bear [MS MVP] said the following on 7/5/2010 10:23 PM: > > Is WinXP P3 installed? > I should also add WRT to the updates that my install of XP is on a machine that I built a year ago, and this has been the only quirk that I have encountered during that time. It is not the worst thing in the world, but it can be a nuisance from time to time...
From: Ken on 6 Jul 2010 12:13 Randem said the following on 7/6/2010 12:41 AM: > Make sure your C++ runtime files have been updated to the latest SP. > I downloaded the files for embedded C++ and rean the install, but it asked for a license number, so I know I don't have that program. If C++ is a part of WinXP, then I must have those files, as I have the Pro version with all of the updates.
From: Ken on 6 Jul 2010 23:56
On 7/6/2010 9:26 AM, John John - MVP wrote: > Ken wrote: >> Randem said the following on 7/6/2010 12:41 AM: >>> Make sure your C++ runtime files have been updated to the latest SP. >>> >> I downloaded the files for embedded C++ and rean the install, but it >> asked for a license number, so I know I don't have that program. If >> C++ is a part of WinXP, then I must have those files, as I have the >> Pro version with all of the updates. > > Try here: > > Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86) > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=a7b7a05e-6de6-4d3a-a423-37bf0912db84 > > > John Thanks, John. I downloaded and installed the program, rebooted, and ran search. I was encouraged, and ran a long search. After about a minute, the same error message occurred. I was deflated, needless to say... |