SOMEBODY HELP!! Can't create folders, get illegal operation message

I try to create a new folder on the desktop, in an already existing folder, and it won't let me. It won't even let me view the little pull out menu beside the word "new." It gives me the illegal operation message when i try. Please help me if you can

later
danny

 

Hi


Maybe youve contracted a bug
you can try online scanning

http://housecall.trendmicro.com

Also post more information
On your system versions

and exactly what the error messags say's
Lon

 

Hi
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Hey man. Thanx for the reply. The exact message I get is the one that says "This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down "
Here's more of my system specs:
333 Mhz Intel Celeron, 96 MB Ram, 40x CD-Rom, 24 gigs storage, all around crappy stuff.
Also dude, how can i check if I got a bug, and, if I do, what can i do about it??
Contact me on AIM, if you have it, my name is LudicGuitarist. Or you can email me at Jewdiddy@msn.com. Or just reply here, but I'm more likely to get it the other ways.
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Dont use the private message thing --post here so others can
see whats going on and attempt to help.
Including your spec'c is a good idea but we need to know the version of windows --owwww 98 da i forgot to look .
thr error message
" " "This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down" "" "
what program?

the online scan thingy will take awile -- it'l clean up any virus found for you ..
Also run your own av program --you do have one dont ya?

Lon let us know what happens

 

Hey man.
Aight, the program it says will be shut down is Windows Explorer, and then Windows Explorere shuts down, but it doesn't solve the problem anyway. All I have for AV is the Dr. Norton thing that came with the computer, but I might go get one. Which is a good one to get? (for the right amount of money). Also, you mentioned the online scan, what's the site for that?

Thanx

P.S. I'm gonna go to sleep, so I guess I'll see ya tomorrow.
Happy New Year,
danny

 

Hello again
heres another idea I found while searching for something else
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Cannot Create a New Folder on the Desktop in the "Save As" Dialog Box
The information in this article applies to:
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
This article was previously published under Q306357
SYMPTOMS
If you attempt to create a new folder on the desktop in the Save As dialog box by clicking Create New Folder, a new folder might not be created (instead, nothing may happen). This issue occurs only when you are saving to the desktop. Creating a new folder anywhere else works correctly.
WORKAROUND
To create a new folder on the desktop in the Save As dialog box, right-click an empty space in the Windows Explorer window, point to New, and then click Folder.
MORE INFORMATION
This problem is only known to occur computers that use the Intel 815EM/830M chip set. The problem does not occur if the display driver is set to Standard VGA.
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Even though the save method is differant haveing the that intel chiset could be the problem.
Try thr housecall thing
<<Also, you mentioned the online scan, what's the site for that?<<
I posted that link just ckick on it ...
Ps do as suggested with the error message
Good luck Happy 2003


Hay broni I dont remember any error message with a option to view details except with ie errors -but i maybe mistaken??
Regaurds
Lon

 

Thanx you guys

Hey, I'm gettin that AV software, and gettin that online thing done, or at least I will soon. Thanx a bunch to both of ya, you have no idea how long I've been looking for that kind of stuff.

Have a nice day!
Danny