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fishsmith
11-06-2004, 08:46 AM
help.

anyone know the best way to fix an error that reads :

MMTASK CAUSED A GENERAL PROTECTION FAULT IN MODULE MMSYSTEM DLL @. 00004:00000502

This error happens when I've got 3 or more windows open, then blue screen of death causes a restart.

Thanks in advance. - Jim

JohnR
11-06-2004, 10:10 AM
Then don't open more than two windows :smash:

What OS?

Type Sytem?

Speed? Mem?

Recent software installs?

Patches?

Latest Spyware? Download and run webroot.com spysweeper and lavasoft.de Ad-Aware - be sure to get the latest definitions when prompted

Current Ant-Virus? Definitions in last 4 days?

fishsmith
11-06-2004, 11:38 AM
Thanks John.
This will be my monday project, I'm supporting two DR's for work this weekend (more with less at my company :af: ) , so I can't risk losing my pc until then.
Thanks again!!


What OS? Win98 2nd edition 4.10.222A

Type Sytem? HP Pavillion

Speed? Pentium III

Mem? 128MB

Recent software installs? Kids games

Patches? none that I know of. (unless the 4.10.22a is one?)

Current Ant-Virus? much like the boat insurance I had, none.

JohnR
11-06-2004, 03:29 PM
Originally posted by fishsmith
Thanks John.
This will be my monday project, I'm supporting two DR's for work this weekend (more with less at my company :af: ) , so I can't risk losing my pc until then.
Thanks again!!


What OS? Win98 2nd edition 4.10.222A - Little outa date

Type Sytem? HP Pavillion

Speed? Pentium III

Mem? 128MB

Recent software installs? Kids games

Patches? none that I know of. (unless the 4.10.22a is one?) - you are playing with fire

Current Ant-Virus? much like the boat insurance I had, none. - You are on you own :eek5:

You can try to download and install the stuff I listed up top but you seriously will have PC death running how you are running - not if but just a matter of how soon...

The only way to complete secure a PC and certainly a windows PC is to disconnect it from any network, phone line, and permanatly remove all removeable media.... Matter of fact, disconnect the power cord too :hihi:

fishsmith
11-07-2004, 12:14 PM
I had a hunch it was bit dated.
thanks again for the info.

PC death is imminent - no she'll never die never....

jugstah
11-10-2004, 01:57 PM
Sounds like you've had some general system corruption, and the best way IMHO is to reinstall. BTW, Windows98 is famous for these kind of errors.