Runtime error in XP

Win XP home edition
Why do I now get this error message when opening a graphic utility which has worked ok previously?

"Runtime error 429
Active X Component can't craete the object "

 

Things to try:

- uninstall and reinstall the app

- start~run~sfc /scannow with your XP CD in place and see if it finds and replaces any bad files. Note, if you have SP1 installed and aren't using a slipstreamed CD with the OS and SP1 merged, you will need to re-apply SP1 after the scan if any files are replaced.

- start~run~cmd and then chkdsk c: /f and answer Yes to doing the check at next boot then reboot.