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31-Aug-2007, 12:15 PM #1
Start up error (42) for Windows Vista Business
Each time I start up the computer I get this error: (42) Startup Error. Restart the application. I cannot figure out what is causing this error. Can you help ? Thanks
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11-Feb-2008, 01:00 PM #2
start up error
I am having the same problem. I have tried many things to fix it, but nothing works. I have tried: system restore, defragment, uninstall software, etc. How do I get rid of this thing?
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11-Feb-2008, 01:34 PM #3
Have you tried the Startup Repair directions in Windows Help and Support?
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19-Feb-2008, 05:32 PM #4
Has anybody tried what good grief has suggested? If so, does it fix the problem?

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15-Apr-2008, 12:46 PM #5
Unhappy start up error 42, windows vista business
I tried system repair and it did not detect anything, therefore did not help. I still get the error. I too have done system restore but that did not help either. Can anyone give me a suggestion?
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15-Apr-2008, 02:02 PM #6
I have a new found hate for Vista. I have tried a ton of different things as well, removing hardware, software etc... still no fix. I dont see how a complete format will help but at this point that is the only thing I can think of.
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15-Apr-2008, 02:13 PM #7
There is a program listed in you "Start up" that is causing this. You need to run MSCONFIG and see if you can find which one.
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15-Apr-2008, 05:42 PM #8
I have done that and cannot find which programs is causing it. Does anybody have a program they took out and the problem went away?
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