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The error 126 may have something to do with the windows installer software. I know that there was a new update concerning the windows installer package. Have you gone to the Windows update site and updated lately? If so, then repost this on the windows xp forum, as this is their cup of tea.

 

Dell Dimension 4400
Windows XP Pro SP2 with all updates
Norton AV 2005

2.4Ghz P4 400fsb w/ int. sound mobo
768 PC2100 ddr sdram
15" E151fp flat panel monitor
Ati Radeon 7500 64 Mb DVI, TV Out agp card
80 Gb W.D. master H.D.
60Gb W.D. secondary H.D.
Sony DRU 800A DL 16X DVD Burner
Sony DDU 1612A 16X DVD-ROM
Leadtek Winfast TV2000Xp TV tuner card
Soundblaster Live! 5.1 Digital
4 port USB 1.1
6 port firewire USB 2.0 PCI adapter card
Conextant V.92 data/fax modem
Harmon Kardon speakers
H.P. 930c Deskjet printer
H.P. 5400c Scanjet scanner
Sony TRV 330 Digital 8 HandyCam
Olympus Camedia D-390 digital camera
Panasonic PV-4523S VCR

pokerguppy,

It isn't much assistance but the most meaningful information a search for the error turned up is here.

Seems as tho problem has been liquidated, though I am not sure how it was accomplished.  I used myriad free programs such as Spybot SD, Ad-aware SE, Registryl Repair, Registry Defender, Spyware Doctor, Error Nuker, etc.  Many strange things happened while trying to repair, including Spyware Doctor being uninstalled for no apparent reason.  Also, was hi-jacked a couple times to a advertising site called something like MarketServices, though no web page came up.  For the public that is not aware of it, there are many free tools available, many of them available at download.com and other sites.  The information becomes available as they search multiple sites through links offered.  Thanks to anybody and everybody that assisted.  I learned a lot and am a little bit less green.  It's nice to not feel like a total dummy.  Thanks again.  One more question:  Do most or even some of these types of problems only occur while computer is on?  Thusly, is it not smart to leave computer on while not in use, and is it harder or impossible for the problem to occur while computer is off or in Stand-by mode?  I have a hunch the answer is:  It depends on what is trying to invade.  Any input would be appreciated.

You can leave the computer on so long as you are not connected to the internet. It's when you are connected to the internet that you are most vulnerable. Although if you have been hacked or hijacked already, then the evildoers out there can connect your computer to the internet without you being there. I run my spyware programs after evey visit to the web. I also get rid of all my temporary internet files and cookies after each visit also. My virus scans get done every other day. That may seem obssesive to some folks, but I have not been hijacked or hacked or had a virus (knock on wood!) since I have been doing this routine (about 20 months).

Good luck with all