Memory access violations

[Sisyphus]

When I try to access Windows XP programs such as System
Restore I get an error message saying "Memory Access
Violation in Module Kernal32 at.. [constantly changing
numbered locations]. Any clue what's wrong or how I can
go about repairing it? I haven't changed any hardware or
software recently and have not intentionally changed any
configurations. Thanks a million for any help.

[Martin]

"Sisyphus" > wrote in message
...
> When I try to access Windows XP programs such as System
> Restore I get an error message saying "Memory Access
> Violation in Module Kernal32 at.. [constantly changing
> numbered locations]. Any clue what's wrong or how I can
> go about repairing it? I haven't changed any hardware or
> software recently and have not intentionally changed any
> configurations. Thanks a million for any help.

I'd try a run of System File Checker.
Open a Command Prompt and type

sfc /?

for usage and syntax notes.

I'd use SFC /SCANNOW
Have you Windows XP CD-ROM to hand as you will likely be promted for it.

Martin.

[Sisyphus]

>I'd try a run of System File Checker.
>Open a Command Prompt and type
>
>sfc /?
>
>for usage and syntax notes.
>
>I'd use SFC /SCANNOW
>Have you Windows XP CD-ROM to hand as you will likely be
promted for it.
>
>Martin.
>
>
>.
Thanks anyway, Martin. I followed your suggestion and it
did not take care of the problem.

[Candace]

Kelly will tell you this sooner or later:

"Restore System Restore (Line 278)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Troubleshooting System Restore in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;q302796&

System Restore by Anshul Rawat [MS]
http://microsoft.com/technet/itcommunity/newsgroups/faqsrwxp.asp

Start the System Restore Tool from a Command Prompt in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304449

--
All the Best,
Kelly"

[Siysphus]

Kelly, I will follow your suggestions to try to correct
the problem when it occurs when trying to use System
Restore. Thank you. But perhaps I didn't make myself
clear: Memory access violations occur with at least six
different programs which unfortunately include Norton
Systemworks which prevents me from trying to let their
program do the hard work.