You should probably start with the Dr. Watson log file. By default, it's
located at: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application
Data\Microsoft\Dr Watson
It's not particularly user friendly, but it should give you a clue to
the problem. Post the results here for more help.
Judith Prosser wrote:
> My system is WinXP SP2, 512 memory, 80gb hard drive and keeps getting
> DrWatson Debugger errors which do not specify any program except
> DrWatson itself in the error details. They usually happen when I
> close IE but not every time.
>
> I scanned for viruses using two resident programs (Avast and AVG) and
> the Panda on line scan. No problems. I scanned for and eliminated
> any spyware / cookies found. I have run a system fix program to scan
> the hardware and repair the registry.
>
> I switched from IE to Foxfire and that seemed to work. However, I
> received one of the errors today when just opening a folder on the desktop.
>
> I have searched the Microsoft site for DrWatson Debugger and found
> nothing that seems to match my problem. In fact, DrWatson seems to
> be a Win98 or 95 utility.
>
> I have downloaded and installed updates for my computer (Sony
> laptop). Windows is kept up to date.
>
> I have to use Task Manager to shut down or restart each time this
> happens as the mouse works but the task bar is missing. When I open
> Task Manager no applications are running or frozen.
>
> Any one have a suggestion of where to go from here?
>
> Thank you for any help you can offer.
>
> Judy
>
>
> --
> No virus found in this outgoing message.
> Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.
> Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.0/168 - Release Date: 11/14/2005
>
> Do you want to signoff PCSOFT or just change to
> Digest mode - visit our web site:
> http://freepctech.com/pcsoft.shtml
>
>
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