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end program now window keeps appearing

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    jamest1945

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    My machine is running Windows XP with all of the patches installed. Two people use it. When logging off one to go to the other (or vice-versa) the 'end program now' dialoque window keeps popping up. So they are not logging off cleanly. Any suggestions?
     
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    jamest1945 - Welcome to the Board :)
    Which program is referenced in the 'End Program Now' dialogue box?

    Does this also occur when you shut down?
     
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    end program now dialoque box keeps appearing

    Hi Petec, thank you for your prompt reply. Yes it also appears when I shut down. The box just says that your files/documents may not save properly if the application etc is not saved. I presumed this was just generic because we always save files etc., prior to switching users or shutting down.
     
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    If you are using 'Fast User Switching' try turning the option off .....

    Control Panel > User Accounts > Change the way ....
     
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    end program now dialoque box keeps appearing

    Sorry PeteC

    I should have been more explicit in stating what I have done. I did do what you suggested. Nothing changed.
     
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    Take a look in Event Viewer and see if there are any error messages relating to programs misbehaving on shutdown.

    Right click My Computer > Manage > Event Viewer > System and Application.

    Post any relevant messages here ....

    Double click on error message to open, click on icon below the up/down arrows to copy to clip board and paste in a post here.
     
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    end program now dialoque box keeps appearing

    Hi Pete, well now I know much more about my system. I never new that the utilities you directed me to use were available. Of course I really do not have a need, usually, to use this.

    I went through the event log and it was relatively easy to discern the issue I am talking about. I believe this is it:


    Event Type: Information
    Event Source: Application Popup
    Event Category: None
    Event ID: 26
    Date: 03/11/2004
    Time: 12:29:56 AM
    User: N/A
    Computer: THOMSON
    Description:
    Application popup: devldr32.exe - DLL Initialization Failed : The application failed to initialize because the window station is shutting down.

    For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
     
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    According to a Google search devldr32.exe is a Creative Soundblaster file, but there is also mention of exactly the same file masquerading as a virus.

    I suggest two actions, in this order ....

    Run an online virus scan such as RAV

    If nothing is detected ....

    If you have Soundblaster software installed remove it through Add/Remove Programs, remove the sound card throuh Device Manager, reboot and reinstall the software. Windows should see the card on reboot.
     
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    Thank you PeteC
     
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