Explorer has caused an error in VX2.DLL

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Frank Calvillo - 30 Dec 2003 02:51 GMT

I accidentally selected "Windows 2000" instead of "Windows
ME" when installing some software included with my Sony
mini-CD player and now I get the following error message
any time I open Internet Explorer or Explorer:

"Explorer has caused an error in VX2.DLL. Explorer will
now close."

I've already tried re-installing ME, but the problem does
not go away. Any other ideas besides format and reinstall?

Thanks in advance

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Noel Paton - 30 Dec 2003 10:41 GMT

You have a virus/spyware hijack - update your virus scanner and run a full
system scan of all files.
download the Stinger from here and run it to make sure that A-V-disabling
worms are not present on your PC
http://download.nai.com/products/mcafee-avert/stinger.exe
download AdAware from www.lavasoftusa.com, install, update, and run it to
remove spyware, adware,
and other such nasties from your system.

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> I accidentally selected "Windows 2000" instead of "Windows
> ME" when installing some software included with my Sony
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> Thanks in advance

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