[Spudgirl]

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

[mkemp]

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?

[good grief]

Have you tried the Startup Repair directions in Windows Help and Support?

[joenational]

Has anybody tried what good grief has suggested? If so, does it fix the problem?

Thanks,

[abdelcamela]

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?

[joenational]

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.

[DaveA]

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.

[joenational]

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?