Explorer 98 problem

[cassiopeia]

Every time I open windows explorer or internet explorer the following message appears

'The module was compiled with a trial version of delphi, the trial period has expired'

there is no detail

When I delete the message the system tells me I have performed an illegal operation and tries to shut down windows but it loads up as usual so I can use my computer.

I have performed a search for files called delphi but there are only two entries which I have deleted. When explorer is launched in safe mode there is no problem. Any ideas where it has come from or how to solve it?

I use IE6 and windows 98

 

[bonsai]

do you recognise the name at all ?

check out all your ini files

hit ctl alt del and see what's running

when you start up in the morning , do a file search on mods between x and y dates. see what's used.

if necessary go to the registry and do a search. It may give you some clues.

 

[bonsai]

as windows does load just possible that its a dos file reference in your autoexec.bat file or even config.sys

 

[oatman]

This doesn't solve it but might send you in the right direction :cheesy:
http://www.opentechsupport.net/forums/archive/topic/5887-1.html

 

[cassiopeia]

Bonsai, I have done what you suggest, I cannot find any files which explicitly mention Delphi in the name. I have ctl alt deleted and shut down each program in turn and the problem remains. I have been through the registry and ini files but it is not clear what I am looking for. It seems something has become embedded in windows 98 or IE6. I assume if I delete and reload windows 98 from scratch it will solve the problem? but only want to do this as a last resort.

In the last month, I have recently loaded Grokster (but have got rid of all the spyware), quote tracker (now deinstalled) and investor ease which is still on on limited trial (there may be a previous version of investorease). I have also reloaded IE6 several times over the last few months but this Delphi thing is a new problem.

Oatman thanks for the link, I will try to contact whoever posted the thread to see if they ever resolved the problem.

Forgot to mention a virus and spyware check implies computer is free of problems.

 

[bonsai]

?
did you do the file search today to find which files have been
used today?
if that gave no clues I'd check with chartman.
but avoid a clean re-install like the plague.
I speak from personal experience. lol

 

[ChartMan]

try ' start, run' then type regedit (enter)
in regedit do a search for delphi
delete all occurrences
then exit

beware, deleting the wrong thing in regedit can kill your pc!!!!

 

[ersatz99]

http://community.borland.com/article/0,1410,31856,00.html

try this

 

[oatman]

That's weird, it looks like that was only issued y'day, looking at the bottom of the page.

 

[bonsai]

if you do delete anything in the registry, you should make a copy before you start.
there is a special routine set out to make sure you do it right.

then you can reinstate if you get problems later.

run regedit and click on help.

 

[harpmandoodle]

could be....

some plugins like gator or popup ads put this on your pc. adware, etc.

 

[oatman]

I think we've established it's trial software using Delphi which has expired leaving him in limbo, ie without the programme but with Delphi :cheesy:
But which software?
just thought :idea: try this
http://mjc1.com/mirror/hjt/

 

[cassiopeia]

Well done ersatz99. Following the procedure on the link solved the problem. Now I will find what caused it when an application doesn't work.