HELP!...Data execution prevention/run a dll nightmare

Gman43 · Dec 9, 2006

I'm having major problems with my computer. It runs windows XP and and few nights ago something happened. I'm not sure but i think it may have had something to do with a pesky "Microsoft Critical Update" box that always pops up and i usually just click "no" to. I figured i better update and within a short time up pop all these Microsoft "data execution prevention" boxes. They say "To help protect your computer windows has closed this program"...In aalot of them the program that's been closed is "run a dll as an app" but there are alot of other programs affected as well. And when i try to open certain functions like "my computer" for example...suddenly dozens of these boxes pop up on the screen. I checked my task manager and there are like 200 dll applications running. Alot of my programs already are non functional and If anyone knows about this nasty crap and how to get rid of it without reformatting i'd be very thankful.

DavidGP · Dec 9, 2006

Hi

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HELP!...Data execution prevention/run a dll nightmare

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