Help! "illegal operation" error

[MadJack]

wtf?

i can go about my business on the internet with 8, 10, 15 windows, no problem. but, if i want to go back to my desktop, i get that friggin error and have to click thru it about 6 times and then the computer locks up and i have to shut down.

anybody know wtf is going on?

thanks,

jack@madjacksports.com

 

[MadJack]

the only thing i can think of is, i just installed the newest version of adobe acrobat. could that be the problem? i have win98.

 

[Stuman]

Jack,
I am a sys admin by day, so computers are my gig. I can tell you immediately that Windows 98 is a BIG no-no :nono: in the business world. It is a very unstable OS. Its fine for the internet surfer at home, but for a business you need to get win2k or XP. These are both "business class" operating systems that are far more stable. While they may look similar to '98, whats under the hood is quite different. If a program crashes in win2k or XP its no big deal - you can just kill that app and move on. But, if the same happens in '98 the entire operating system will most likely crash and need a reboot. And don't get Win ME either. It is based entirely off of the '98 kernel. Hope this helps.

 

[acehistr8]

Dont get Win2K, its almost as unstable in certain environments as XP. No reason if you are going to upgrade to not go to XP.

 

[hwnhrt]

MJ,

I posted 2 help links in Computer help with MSVBVM60.DLL error fault thread /neaverteaseit...try posting your question in those forums.

hwnhrt

 

[SixFive]

Jack, can't help u with this error, but I did run across a smilie that I think you will like! Seems to be one of your favorite expressions, lol!

 

[MadJack]

thanks for the replies, guys, but i'm not getting anywhere at all and things are getting worse.

for instance; i typed out that first sentence (am i'm a SLOW typer) and when i was finished, i had to wait for it to appear.

usually, when i type a letter in, it responds immediately. not now!

also, when i scroll down in the forum here or any website, it hangs, then goes nuts all of a sudden.

if i try to copy something, it takes about 5 seconds for the highlight to appear.

if i change to another internet window, it's blank for about 5 seconds. i guess IE is not responding like it should?

i have norton virus completely updated and ran 2 scans that came up clean.

i only have this problem typing in IE6. no problems in my outlook express on any of my desktop programs.

any suggestions? i can't surf around like this and am about ready to throw this fuker off my deck.

 

[MadJack]

i have a P2 gateway with 128ram. just ran scan disk and defrag this morning too.

tried running without any programs in the background and that didn't help either.

tried the 'fix' IE (msinfo32) someone mentioned in another thread and it didn't help.

help!

 

[Palmetto Pimp]

sounds like you have low memory jack...low hard disk space or low ram..or both......my advice....upgrade ram and DEF upgrade to XP...i can get you a copy if you want

 

[MadJack]

ram is 73% free and HD isn't even half spent.

all other programs work fine, just not IE6 on the internet.

should i try to reinstall IE?

 

[Palmetto Pimp]

it doesnt sound like IE to me

run defrag

run adaware

 

[Palmetto Pimp]

to find out if is IE or not....while online...open a lot of music or programs or games and see if they are slow or not

 

[IE]

even though win2k sure sounded like this guy had the same problem Jack.

http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/Win2000/Q_20292281.html

 

[Palmetto Pimp]

http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/win98/t1029001961

 

[MadJack]

thanks, IE. tried that stuff that applies to me and no go.

nj, music progs work like always. just fine.

must be IE6, HUH?

i scanned and defraged.

christ! do i d/l the whole friggin prog again?!

thanks for the help

 

[Palmetto Pimp]

you downloaded patches or updates? all cookies and temps gone??

i see your shit being thrown out the window soon

im tellin ya...take advantage of this bad situation and upgrade to xp

 

[MadJack]

f-it.

gonna surf with my laptop and buy a gateway or dell tonight.

unless someone has a better suggestion (that'll be another thread).

thanks. been at this since 730am and im giving up for the night.

 

[MadJack]

it's definitely not IE6. i (DUH) am on AOL using their browser and having the same problems.

a win98 problem??