IE7 Application error

On closing IE I receive the following message - IEXPLORE.EXE - Application
Error The instruction at 0x42fb1fa0 referenced memory at 0x03b0800 could
not be read. Clicko ok to shut down.
I don't know if the two are related but all of a sudden I am having
problems with Flash player in that I can no longer view online catalogues in
spite
of having downloaded the most recent player. I did a complete uninstall of
Flash before the reinstall.
Any advice gratefully accepted.
I am running XP pro SP3
Thank you

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

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use (in
conjunction with some other utilities). HijackThis will NOT fix anything on
its own, but it will help you to both identify and remove any
hijackware/spyware with assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachi...php?board=10.0,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30, or another appropriate forum for review
by an expert in such matters, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Mary-Ann wrote:
> On closing IE I receive the following message - IEXPLORE.EXE - Application
> Error The instruction at 0x42fb1fa0 referenced memory at 0x03b0800 could
> not be read. Clicko ok to shut down.
> I don't know if the two are related but all of a sudden I am having
> problems with Flash player in that I can no longer view online catalogues
> in
> spite
> of having downloaded the most recent player. I did a complete uninstall of
> Flash before the reinstall.
> Any advice gratefully accepted.
> I am running XP pro SP3
> Thank you