a fatal exception 0E has occured at 0028:C1FDF2 in VxD CDFSL03 + 00005A52

there are a few more...but this is the mosr frequent one that i get...someone told me that my virtual memory could be shot..if this is the fact is this a hardware problem....I am running windows98 and my hardware in still under warranty..so I am hoping it is..he he he

Thanks to anyone that can help me...I am going crazy!

Lisa

: Lisa:

: Sorry, I was under the impression that you were the VREDIR error. Your other error message leads me to believe that you have a corrupt virtual driver manager. The advice regarding the SFC could help you with the issue.

: By the way, after you uninstalled all the games, are you still getting the error message?

: Computerpilot

Sorry, I can't help you. I can tell you that this program is not something that everyone has. It is probably something unique that you have installed. Perhaps a program that relates directly with your line of business. Maybe a game you recently installed. It is definitely a program that is running in the foreground or background when you get the error message.

Whatever the program is, it needs to be reinstalled or you need to contact the software's technical support.

If you are getting the error message at boot, then do a step-by-step confirmation startup (Hit F8 during boot) and take note of the file that is being loaded just before you get the error message.

By the way...

Virtual memory is stored on your hard drive. If your 'virtual memory is shot', then so is your hard drive. I would not take advice from this individual.

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: I am unaware of this error. However, it is being caused by a program you recently installed. The 'CDFSL' could be a clue for you. Would the name be familiar to a program you recenltly installed? Think of when you got the error message... Perhaps search your hard drive for a file of this name...

: Sorry, I can't help you. I can tell you that this program is not something that everyone has. It is probably something unique that you have installed. Perhaps a program that relates directly with your line of business. Maybe a game you recently installed. It is definitely a program that is running in the foreground or background when you get the error message.

: Whatever the program is, it needs to be reinstalled or you need to contact the software's technical support.

: If you are getting the error message at boot, then do a step-by-step confirmation startup (Hit F8 during boot) and take note of the file that is being loaded just before you get the error message.

: By the way...

: Virtual memory is stored on your hard drive. If your 'virtual memory is shot', then so is your hard drive. I would not take advice from this individual.

: Computerpilot

Thank you for that computer pilot...as for installed software that I have on here...nothing unusual..kids games...whick i uninstalled them all...all i have on my computer now is what came with it....did I mention that i did an F disk and the same two messages (this one you replied to and Jeff replied to the other) came up even before i put the windows numbers in?

Sorry, I was under the impression that you were the VREDIR error. Your other error message leads me to believe that you have a corrupt virtual driver manager. The advice regarding the SFC could help you with the issue.

By the way, after you uninstalled all the games, are you still getting the error message?

I have worked with friend's computers that have young kids and run Windows 98. Not pretty. I think it is wonderful to get kids learning the PC at a young age but it does put a lot of stress on the OS. I always tell my friends that they should not find it unusual to deal with errors and reinstalls every six months.

I would run an SFC. This is the System File Checker and will check all your system files to see if they are missing or corrupt and replace them. It is a good way to recover problems with the Operating System without having to reinstall (use Restore Disk). I suspect you are having problems with a corrupt system file.

It is really easy to run and won't delete or erase anything so here are your instructions:

1)Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, click System Information, and then click System File Checker on the Tools menu.

2)Choose, "Scan For Altered Files"

You will probably need the install disk to do this.

Do you have a high-speed internet connection? Also, are you networked (connected) to other computers? This would make a little more sense with what Jeff was suggesting.

OPINION:
For a good operating system for kids, I would purchase the newest version of Windows (WINXP) for the upgrade price of $99. It is a very reasonable price and a great OS for kids (no blue screens and more durable). I know that there may be some minor conflicts with current gaming software (usually newer games are completely compatible) and you might have to consult with a computer nerd but it is truely a gem when it comes to abuse (uses an event manager to store problems and describes in detail what the issue is without interrupting your work or locking up). It also has a better interface for multiple users and allow you to do work with your login and allow your kids to play on another (login id's are identified by a picture).

Hope this helps...