win98 explorer. re-install to solve error

MKT · 11-04-2003, 08:48 PM

I'm getting this error and then all input devices freeze up (mouse,keyboard), but only in one of the two profiles on my HP computer: run-time error 424 object required . This happens at exactly the same time each time I log into my profile. I am thinking that if I reload Windows Explorer it might solve the problem. Would that do it, and how would I do it from the Win98 CD?

Javora · 11-04-2003, 10:22 PM

I think I would try creating a third profile first. Copy everything from the profile that is giving you problems to the new profile. Then delete the buggy profile when finished.

If that does not work then I would make a backup of everything on your hard drive if you haven't already and reformat/reload your hard drive. You said you have an HP, did HP give you a recovery CD or an actual Win98 CD? If HP gave you a Win98 CD then there are other things we can try.

**merlin** · 11-05-2003, 07:29 AM

Have you installed / uninstalled / updated any programs recently ?

11-04-2003, 08:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
MKT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1 OS: win98	win98 explorer. re-install to solve error I'm getting this error and then all input devices freeze up (mouse,keyboard), but only in one of the two profiles on my HP computer: run-time error 424 object required . This happens at exactly the same time each time I log into my profile. I am thinking that if I reload Windows Explorer it might solve the problem. Would that do it, and how would I do it from the Win98 CD?

11-04-2003, 10:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Javora Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 182 OS: Win2000/XP	I think I would try creating a third profile first. Copy everything from the profile that is giving you problems to the new profile. Then delete the buggy profile when finished. If that does not work then I would make a backup of everything on your hard drive if you haven't already and reformat/reload your hard drive. You said you have an HP, did HP give you a recovery CD or an actual Win98 CD? If HP gave you a Win98 CD then there are other things we can try.

11-05-2003, 07:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
merlin I helped the forums. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,612 OS: 3.11	Have you installed / uninstalled / updated any programs recently ?