Err Msg: TASKMON Caused an Invalid Page Fault in Module...

ID: Q197791

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 98

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to start or shut down Windows 98, or start Windows Explorer, you may receive one of the following error messages:

TASKMON caused an invalid page fault in module KERNEL32.DLL
EXPLORER caused an invalid page fault in module KERNEL32.DLL.


CAUSE

This behavior can occur if log files in the Windows\Applog folder are damaged. When you shut down Windows 98, the Task Monitor tool attempts to update these log files. When it cannot do so, the error message occurs.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, follow these steps:

  1. Double-click My Computer on the desktop.


  2. Double-click the drive containing the Windows folder.


  3. On the View menu, click Folder Options.


  4. Click the View tab. Under the Hidden Files section, click Show All Files.


  5. Click OK.


  6. Double-click the Windows folder.


  7. Right-click the Applog folder, click Rename, type a new name for the folder (such as Applog2), and then press ENTER.


  8. Restart your computer. The Applog folder and log files are re-created.


NOTE: If you cannot start Windows normally to follow these steps, start Windows in Safe mode and then follow these steps.


MORE INFORMATION

The Task Monitor tool included with Windows 98 records the disk access patterns of programs when they are started and stores this information in log files in the Applog folder. Task Monitor also records the number of times you use a program. Disk Defragmenter uses this information to optimize your hard disk so programs you use frequently are loaded faster.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kberrmsg kbtool win98
Version : WINDOWS:
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: November 17, 1999
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