Error "contex alloc" - how can I find which application is causingthis error message window?

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WindowsXP (with all the latest patches)



Hi

Help!
After I boot my PC a small window called "Error" appears, with the
word "context alloc" and a button called "OK" appears.

If I close it, it still reappears after a couple of minutes.

My PC is a couple of years on and I have several things installed on
it.
This error has only started appearing in the last couple of days.

Should I just start un-installing everything until it stops happening?
And then should I re-install everyting until it starts again?

But isnt there any better way of knowing which application is causing
the error?

With thanks


Ship
Shiperton Henethe
 
ship said:
WindowsXP (with all the latest patches)
After I boot my PC a small window called "Error" appears, with the
word "context alloc" and a button called "OK" appears.

If I close it, it still reappears after a couple of minutes.

My PC is a couple of years on and I have several things installed on
it.
This error has only started appearing in the last couple of days.

Should I just start un-installing everything until it stops happening?
And then should I re-install everyting until it starts again?

But isnt there any better way of knowing which application is causing
the error?
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The first thing to always do is make sure your computer is
virus/malware-free so you know you're working from a clean base:

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

Then if the machine is not infected, manage your startup to find the
culprit:

Start>Run>msconfig [enter]

This brings up the System Configuration Utility. Look on the Startup tab and
find the probable culprit. Uncheck the box next to its name, Apply and OK
out. You don't need to restart immediately, but the next time you do you'll
get a dialog saying you've used the Utility. Just tick the box that says in
effect, "don't bother me about this again".

Important - Do not use the System Configuration Utility to stop processes.
Instead, use Start>Run>services.msc [enter] and do not stop any services
unless you really, really know what you're doing.

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560
The free Autoruns program is very useful for managing your Startup -
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/default.mspx - Autoruns

Malke
 
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