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srikanth.k · #**241** 09-20-2006

Hi guys,,

This Error occurs due to registry in consistency and StartUP Objects..

so plz clean your Registry for malicious programs which runs hundreds of Threads.

Clean Registry and Check it out....

Srikanth

Vrall · #**242** 09-27-2006

I am so glad i found this forum. I've been having the same kind of problem but only on Flyff,(an online game) but nothing else. I have put a forum on there site about this but all of the suggestions didn't work. I get the "The instruction at "0x000000000" referenced memory at "0x00000000". The memory could not be "read" thing and next time i get the game to start up I'll get the numbers/ letters and post them. any help would be really nice

srikanth.k · #**243** 09-28-2006

IE browser has so many Patches to be installed Check the Microsoft for Updations in Internet Explorer it has been Reported that it gives the memory Reference Error./

Check the OS Patches and IE Patches. your problem Will be Solved

Skullet · #**244** 09-29-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobbicus

Essentially, my problem is the same, but more specific in what is affected by it.

I've had it for around six or eight weeks, I think.

The exact message is:

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explorer.exe - Application Error
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The instruction at "0x022e2f8a" referenced memory at "0x022e2f8a". The memory could not be "read".

Click on OK to terminate the program
Click on CANCEL to debug the program
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OK Cancel
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Sometimes, rarely, it says "The memory could not be written." instead.

The numbers aren't a typo, they are almost always the same as each other. Another instruction number that's come up is 0x03692f8a. The interesting thing is the memory that couldn't be read is still the same as the instruction address.

I just tested it again, only a few minutes after, and the addresses changed. I tried Ctrl-C and pasting somewhere to no avail. However, I got four error messages. The first had an instruction address similar to the first in this post, with the read being the same. The second was the same instruction number with a writing address of 0x0000001. The third changed the instruction address slightly, with the read matching it again. The fourth matched the most recent instruction address with a write address of 0x0000001 again.

The problem only occurs when I view the contents of a folder that holds avi files from a specific source. I download anime, but not much. During the period this problem has been happening, I have downloaded a complete series from another source, and it works just fine.
Further, when I delete the file that came from the first source (dattebayo) the problem no longer persists. Note that it is not restricted to one file of theirs, but so far, I think around seven files dating back at least a month and a half. Getting those particular episodes from alternate sources doesn't work. Downloading the files to alternate locations on either of my HDs doesn't work either.

In all cases of the error, the desktop has to restart and some of the normal processes and apps that start on boot don't restart.

I have attempted to use the Debug option that comes up. It opens an editor, don't remember which, and displays a window with lots of addresses in a column. Unfortunately, it's beyond my limited expertise at that point.
When I close the debugger, there's an error message saying:
"Unhandled exception in explorer.exe 0xC0000005: Access violation".

Sorry if the answer is somewhere in the thread...but I didn't really want to sift through 12 pages and two years of back posts.

I've had this problem in the past, its generally caused by a faulty video codec, uninstall any video codecs you have and see if the problem persists, if the problem is solved then reinstall your codecs one by one to see if the problem returns, thus you should be able to elliminate the rogue codec.

justcin0803 · #**245** 10-04-2006

My issue seems to be a bit different from everyone else. I only get this issue when shutting down my system. I get: The instruction at 0x02a8f207 referenced memory at 0x02a8f207. The memory could not be read.

I have done the sfc /scannow and that took care of the same issue I had but different string of numbers/letters.

Anything else I could try?

mavrik72 · #**246** 10-05-2006

I have not read all of the posts before, but I would like to offer my solution.

Try recreating the virtual memory.

For XP system...
1. Right-click on My Computer and select Properties.
2. Click the Advanced Tab and select Settings under the Perfomance Options.
3. Click on the Advanced Tab and select Change under Virtual Memory.
4. Click No Paging File and clisk Set.
5. Click OK, OK, OK and tell the system to restart.
6. Let the system reboot...It will be slower than usual.
7. Right-click on My Computer and select Properties.
8. Click the Advanced Tab and select Settings under the Perfomance Options.
9. Click on the Advanced Tab and select Change under Virtual Memory.
10. Click Custom Size and set the Initial Size to (1.5 times your Physical Memory.)
11. Set Maximum to (2 times your Physical Memory.)
12. Click OK, OK, OK. No reboot required.

This problem stems from system images. When a manufacturer creates an image and then changes the memory but does not update the image, memory errors can occur. This can even happen when you upgrade your own system memory. Always recreate the Virtual memory after modifying physical memory. It should prevent these types of errors.

justcin0803 · #**247** 10-06-2006

I wasn't getting the error when I was on the internet only when shutting down my computer. I made the initial changes to my virtual memory as you suggested...now I don't get the errors when I shut down I get them when I'm browsing the internet AND I get the error that I'm out of virtual memory...I wasn't getting this before! HELP!

mavrik72 · #**248** 10-08-2006

You have to follow ALL of the steps.

justcin0803 · #**249** 10-08-2006

I did follow ALL of the steps. I'm a novice, not an idiot.

The problem seems to have been resolved with the sfc /scannow solution (I did this a couple of times)...I haven't been getting any of the reference memory errors for the last few days.

Jerrylouis · #**250** 10-10-2006

Hello all- I have also been getting these error's for some time now, but have had no time to address them. I read the posts here today and then did some checking. I have the problem anytime I bring up a page from my website that is only displaying an image, when I close this page bam the error. I made an observation that may be of interest. If I bring up an ie page and just leave it minimized and then bring up another page with an image, then close the image page-no error. If I bring up the image page with no other ie page running and close it, I get an error every time. For now I will leave an ie page minimized setting on my home page (google) and see what happens. I also tried changing home pages, but it had no effect, still get error if I close an ie page with an image on it and no other ie page active, yours Jerry

Jerrylouis · #**251** 10-10-2006

Hello again, to let you know, I just tried the above procedure to recreate the virtual memory, it didnt work for me either. I am the IT person at an airport where I keep a windows 2003 sbs running, so I know "how to follow all the steps" haha. I am getting the same results as before, if I keep an IE window running mimimized to the tray and bring up a different one to view images, no error when I kill it, but if the IE window is the only one running and I view an image and then kill that window, I get an error. Have a good day, yours Jerry

Zyphon · #**252** 10-11-2006

Hey all, I am a On Site tech at a High School, and some of the compters in one of the labs is getting the same error. Mine looks like-

The instruction at “0x7741cfaf” referenced memory at “0x05c5fde4”. The Memory could not be “read”.

It pops up ALOT and is very annoying. Most of the time it crashes the computers, making students loose all their information. From what ive read it looks like its somthing with IE? Would i have the same problems if I ran FireFox instead?

ridingduo · #**253** 10-21-2006

Hi,
First post.
I had just done a voluntary IE7 upgrade when this memory issue started.

I gave up trying to solve the problem by following the advise found here and instead did a restore.

Now we're back to IE6 and what so far seems normal.

I wonder if it was the IE7 upgrade or another update that "tagged along" with it that caused the problem.

I only wonder because of what I saw for restore options that occured while I upgraded to IE7:
Installed Windows Internet Explorer 7.
Installed Windows IDNMitigationAPIs.
Installed Windows NLSDownlevelmapping.
Installed Windows XP KB915865.
Software Distributin Service 2.0

These all occured within seconds of one another.

So, for now I've installed the IE7 blocking tool till I learn more about how this is all related.

Thanks!

-Bill Yanneck

josrickim · #**254** 10-22-2006

This is what you need to do to fix the errors. i had the same problems as you guys. Everytime i closed a program i got that memory can not be "read" error. it also made a ding. to fix it you need to first run a virus/spyware removal program such as windows defender. Run a FULL SCAN. after you do that delete whatever bad programs are there and restart your computer. Then open the internet and type "winsockxpfix.exe" into the google search bar. there will be a bunch of hits. pick one and download the program. i downloaded it from "www.iup.edu/house/resnet/winfix.shtm". If you download it from the same place i know it gives step by step instructions on running the program. Good Luck.

Joe

peteh · #**255** 10-29-2006

Like everyone else here, I was pulling out my friggin hair to fix this problem. Thanks to previous posters who suggested looking at the anti-virus software.

I use F-Secure which I consider to be the best anti-virus software money can buy. I recently upgraded to their Internet Security 2007 product. Also decided to play with some of the settings. Under "Virus and Spy Protection" -> "Real-time Scanning" ->"Anti-Virus" tab -> I clicked the check box fo "Scan Web Traffic (HTTP)".

Didn't notice at that time, but that was the beginning of my troubles.

After 8-10 hours of f*cking around to fix the gawddam memory error (which had NEVER occured before) I finally decided to un-check the box I checked earlier.

Voila'

Problem instantly resolved - no re-boot necessary.

Sheesh.

Good luck to everyone.
Pete

ctutt · #**256** 10-31-2006

I too have been having the same problem. I first noticed it when I purchased and installed Quicktime Pro. I get it every time I run Quicktime. I now get it almost every day when my AVG antivirus does its system scan.

the_explination · #**257** 12-07-2006

Ok I'm having the same issue only my system moves SUPER slow when starting up, and when I open ANY program, after a few seconds I get this message and the entire system locks up. The only way to even start my computer is in safe mode, and even safe mode is a little off.

veljko · #**258** 12-15-2006

HELLO,

-the problem ocurred when i turn off ( restart ) computer, on the screen apears the same message every time,
can not rad referenced memory, error at 0x0074006
click CANCEL ( debug ) or ENTER (terminate ) the program.

stake007 · #**259** 12-31-2006

I only get the cannot read referenced memory error when I am using ie7, therefore I don't know if this will help those who get the error using other programs. I don't use much video or other programs so I don't know how this will affect them. My exact problem was when I visited some sites using ie7, my browser would just close and then I would get the message about the referenced memory could not be read. I opened ie7 without add-ons and my problem ended. (start button/programs/accesories/system tools/ie without add-ons) Since I didn't have the problem without the add-ons, I opened ie7 the normal way and went to the tools tab at the top and then the manage add-ons in the drop down menu. I disabled a bunch of them that I didn't think I really needed and now I don't have the problem any more. I am sorry I didn't record the ones I disabled to narrow it down to the exact add-on that was causing the error, but this should get you going in the right direction. Good luck everyone!!!! I would be interested to know if this helps anyone, so please post here and let me know, thanks

Pieratozzz · #**260** 01-04-2007

Unfortunately my solution only worked a day.

So I deleted it!

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