C:\DOCUME~1\MYUSERNAME\LOCALS~1\Temp\WERE8.tmp.dir00\iexplore.exe.mdmp

C:\DOCUME~1\MYUSERNAME\LOCALS~1\Temp\WERE8.tmp.dir00\appcompat.txt

I was running software that removes spyware (Ad-aware 6.0, Spybot, and HijackThis). One one of these programs, something in my WERE8.tmp.dir00 kept comming up.. and i couldnt delete it. I got frustrated and deleted them manually. Now.. this was a mistake because my internet explorer and opera 7 browsers have been lagging ever since.

When I click on links, sometimes they open, sometimes they dont. they lag.. for about 5 minutes or more. The program may stop responding every once and awhile. I cannot right click and select open in new window... I have to copy the shortcut and do this manually or the program stops responding and i have to restart my computer.

My whole system has been lagging pretty bad ever since those folders disappeared. I kinda wish there was some easy way to get them back... and all the files that were in there. So... if anyone knows anything.. please get back to me soon.

I had contacted my customer support people. I am using a Pentium 4 computer with Windows XP. They told me you can try and do a system restore to the date prior to when you think the files poofed... or you will just end up reinstalling windows.. which isnt so bad. you will be able to get rid of a lot of unnecessary junk.

ccApp.exe
ccRegVerify <-- something or other...
these are norton files - in the "symantec shared folder" -

I have a Notebook that is connected by network to a printer that hangs off
a PC running Windows ME.

The Printer is an HP 3820. The lastest HP (XP) drivers are installed. I have
checked with HP

With the Notebook connected to the network (cable) I am able to print and
use both Word and Excel fine.

Now the problem.

After I remove the cable (Cat 5e) that connects the Notebook to the Wall
outlet, and I open Word and try and make changes to Page Setup I get and
error. If I open Excel and attempt to change the font I get the same error.
The error is a text message call "appcompat.txt". Connect the cable again
and all works fine.

I have searched using Google and found that many users of XP get this error
message. I appears to be with drivers. In my case I would say it is because
Word and Excel cannot find the printer. The really strange thing is that if
I search Mighty Microsoft I get NOTHING, they have never heard of
"appcompat.txt".

Does anyone have any ideas? they would be appreciated.

click Start, Run. type: msconfig
the System Configuration Utility opens.
click the Services tab.
clear the "Error Reporting Service" check box, and then click OK.
Restart to reboot your system.

A format and fresh install of xp and Sp1 haven't helped - and i'm running a brand new system, and these are new games...

Under internet options in IE 6 uncheck the 'allow 3rd party browsers' (will need to run a restart). This will enable you to analyse if there is a 3rd party browser problem. I had problems with Kazaar and an Alexa toolbar.

hope this has helped someone out there.

games will run when first installed but not when u go back to them how annoying!

giving this bloody error message..please...please help me!

I don't know how to solve this since I've already tried:

What sort of graphics card do you have? and which drivers?

Also - what mode are you running the game in, OpenGl?

I found out that I had a Virus called Win32/Parite - transferred from my old HD.

Get a virus scanner and check if you have problems with opening EXEs (e.g games).

Ytunnel works alone, Messenger works alone, but when I try to run the two together there is a compatibility issue. I tried patching the XP Hotfix Q328310; that didn't work (dknyfave). I think the bottom line is that I am missing a crucial file.

Then again, I've also been running spyware killers all day, from Search and Destroy bot to AdAware to a AShampoo Optimizer, with which I made a point to delete all duplicate .dll files. Then the problem started happening.

I also accidentally deleted (dumbass I am) a %system root% files I think, without thinking, and I've read some suggestions which might entail this as being another culprit to the problem.

Hitherto I've only had the problem between Ytunnel and Messenger, but I haven't gone through and tested all other programs which might carry the same problem.

The error signature is as this:

AppName: ypager.exe AppVer: 5.6.0.1351 ModName: unknown
ModVer: 0.0.0.0 Offset: 00e33690

And when Windows XP sends the error to Microsoft, I get this included:

C:\DOCUME~1\David\LOCALS~1\Temp\WER3F.tmp.dir00\appcompat.txt

This particular file is no longer located anywhere on my computer, which means I must have deleted it without thinking twice. Could this .txt be the problem?

In another .txt file I get this:

not from WER3F.tmp.dir00, but from:

C:\Documents and Settings\David\Local Settings\Temp\WER4.tmp.dir00

I get --

Excuse my ignorance, but WHAT??!!! LOL

I'm so confused, lol...

Network Associates / McAfee Virus Scan program in common as this is what's causing it! I have read thousands of posts on this issue on the web and it does not seem to matter what program it is that is screwing up (IExplorer, WinRAR, Games etc) what seems to be the problem is running the above mentioned virus programs on the XP platform. I hav found a solution (shutting of the Download scan) but it isn't a good one since it makes your Outlook etc vulnerable to viruses so I will keeep on looking. If only nai.com had some patch for this..

AppName: ypager.exe AppVer: 5.6.0.1351 ModName: unknown
ModVer: 0.0.0.0 Offset: 01443390

my system specs are

Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) (2600.xpclnt_qfe.021108-2107)

Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.26GHz

Memory: 512MB RAM

--
Sound Devices
--
Description: Avance AC97 Audio

Anyone can get it fixed? Email me @ blurtyroyalty@yahoo.com

This is the exact same problem, with the exact same programs I'm having difficulties with. No one seems to have an answer!

The compatibility between Ytunnel and Yahoo! Messenger just isn't working.

I have the same problem that you have: appcompat, but I don't have Yahoo Messenger. I have Windows XP.

I am becoming crazy with this problem!

This is a security flaw in Microsoft Windows, mainly NT/XP/Server.
If you see this message you should install Windows updates as soon as possible. There is basically someone out there sending data to your PC causing this to happen.

Advisory Warning to all users of the following operating systems:

Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Services Edition
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Your Microsoft Operating System may potentially be under attack by HACKER ACTIVITY. The vulnerability attack can fool software into accepting insecure commands that could let intruders steal data, delete files or eavesdrop on e-mails.

Due to the seriousness of this vulnerability the Department of Homeland Security and Microsoft encourages system administrators and computer owners to update vulnerable versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems as soon as possible.

Our recommendation is to please go to:

c:\docum~1\nzbarman\locals~1\temp\wer5b.tmp.dir00\appcompat.txt
OR ... \iexplore.exe.mdmp

Microsoft Word for Windows has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Clicking on details gives...

AppName: winword.exe AppVer: 9.0.0.2717 ModName: winword.exe
ModVer: 9.0.0.2717 Offset: 003e4fbd

Again clicking details gives the
F:\DOCUME~1\TLC\LOCALS~1\Temp\WERC.tmp.dir00\appcompat.txt
message.

http://www.webroot.com/wb/products/spysweeper/index.php

If you're receiving the...

"C:\DOCUME~1\Username\LOCALS~1\Temp\WER??.tmp.dir00\appcompat.txt"

***(I put ?? because the file name changes, especially if you try to delete it manually)...

... error and it affects games, Windows Explorer, Internet Explorer, and just about any other program ... then go to Webroot's website and download the "try it for free" version of Spy Sweeper. After you install the "try it for free" version, run it and quarantine all spyware.

The program requires you to Quarantine (which encrypts and copies the spyware to a quarantine folder and removes it from its original location) all spyware before you can permanently delete them from your system so you can see how your system and programs run when the spyware is inoperable.

If everything's fine and/or runs better ... then go ahead and delete the quarantined spyware. If a program isn't working right, then you'll probably want to restore the spyware that's connected to that program.

During your initial sweep, in the results, you can click on "+" next to the name of the spyware to see where it's located. You can also remove individual traces of spyware by clicking on the "+" next to the name under the quarantine tab and then checking the box next to the specific trace you want to delete.

I can't say with 100% certainty, but I think the APPCOMPAT.TXT error has to do with TRANSPONDER (vx2) Adware. Here is an excerpt from Webroots Spy Definitions page:
==
Description:

Name: Transponder (vx2)

Author: Mindset Interactive

Category: Adware

Threat Assessment: Medium

Description:
Transponder is a browser helper object that may display pop-up advertisements based on your Web surfing habits.

Characteristics:
Transponder has the ability to track the Web sites you visit, terms entered into search engine fields, and terms entered into online forms. This program may also collect personal information such as your name, email address and computer configuration. The collected information may be used to deliver targeted pop-up advertisements.

Transponder also has the ability to display advertisements at a rate based on how quickly you surf the Web. With this feature enabled, pop-up advertisements might appear to come from the Web page you are viewing rather than from Transponder.

Method of Infection:
Transponder is bundled with numerous free software programs. Transponder may also be installed via ActiveX drive-by-download from pornographic pop-up advertisements. A "drive-by-download" is a program that automatically downloads itself on your computer without your knowledge or consent. Drive-by-downloads can be initiated simply by clicking on an advertisement or visiting a Web site.
==

So if (vx2)Transponder appears under the "Remove" tab after you run your sweep, click on the "+" to see if it's connected to the APPCOMPAT.TXT error (I'm just curious ... so if you find that that's the location ... write back and let me know) and quarantine it and if nothing else ... AT LEAST REMOVE THIS ADWARE FROM YOUR SYSTEM!!!

I had a friend with this problem and I think I traced it to the (vx2)Transponder Adware and if it's not directly connected to the APPCOMPAT.TXT ... then I really believe it's what causes the appcompat.txt file and the error.

This worked for my friend, write back and let me know if any of you try it and how it worked.

GOOD LUCK!

***When I installed the Spy Sweeper in my friend's PC and ran the inital sweep (it found like 20+), I didn't bother to check the original locations of the spyware because I wasn't even sure what I was looking for. But after seeing that quarantining and removing the spyware found returned my friend's PC to a better than before condition, I checked the "Session Log" under the "Results" tab in Spy Sweeper and really believe that APPCOMPAT.TXT was related to the (vx2)Transponder Adware. So if you do find out, please write back and let me know. Thanks.

Spy Sweeper link:

If anyone else is having this trouble, I found that he could connect to the i-net through MSN Explorer. I downloaded Webroots's Spy Sweeper using MSN Explorer and clicked on "OPEN FILE" instead of "SAVE" since I couldn't open any folders. If you want to save the file though, I think saving it to your desktop would work too.

After months of troubleshooting this problem I have finally managed to identify and resolve it on my PC. It was the most frustrating issue I have ever encountered with my PC. Although I knew the problem wasn't hardware based, out of complete frustration, I even went so far as to RMA my mobo (A7N8X), Video card (Radeon 9700), HDD 80 gig Maxtor and memory (Mushkin pc3500 2x512 dual channel) to no avail. I had reformatted my HDD uncountable times, reinstalling everything in an attempt to isolate the occurance. I finally managed to narrow it down and avoid the problem completely.

The issue is caused by a video driver conflict with Windows Media Player 9. It can result after Media Player 9, the codec update or the critical patch that becomes available once you have installed media player 9 is downloaded. I am referring to the 3 seperate Media player downloads off of the Windows update site. I have not be able to narrow it further than that as the error happens sporatically and I have encountered the problem at various points when installing any of the 3 mentioned downloads.

ALSO, if you are using Adaware or some other Spyware removal software, a new Windows Media Player 9 registry entry gets reconized by spyware detection programs. Pay very close attention, as deleting it WILL create the problem, if you haven't already begun experiencing it by simply downloading media player and it's updates.

By avoiding Media Player 9 and all of its updates you can steer clear of the Appcompat.txt issue. That's what I have chosen to do and I have not run into the problem since. If you do download Media Player 9 and use Spyware removal software, DO NOT delete the new registry entry it creates and you should not have any problems.

Woody

I have been getting this same error as well and having read hundreds of posts on this I have drawn the following conclusions:-

I have just re-installed XP on a newly formatted hard drive;
I have very few programs running at the moment as I didn’t want to waste loads of time re-installing only to find I still had problems;
I have no Kazza, no Yahoo, no spyware detectors, no games installed;
I do however have Norton Anti Virus, Go Back, System Works;

When re-installing I just used the drivers on the XP disk and not the ones which came with the software. After the re-format and XP loaded I installed Norton stuff first then went straight to windows update, my CD-Rom already came with SP1 on.

Downloading the updates went fine but when it tried to re-install them the PC just shut down and then re-booted with the error message. Using system restore and go back I reverted the hard drive prior to the problem starting then without downloading anything else it happened again.

Many people have reported problems running games which may indicate that it’s hardware.

Initially I thought of over heating problems, my PC had been on for some considerable time by then, and others have reported problems with gaming. Some games will put the PC under sufficient load to increase temps on the CPU or graphics card, but then I read about systems running at <40 degrees having the same problem.

I then looked at graphics cards as this seems to be a common belief as well. I am running an ATI Radeon 8500 but the same problem is being reported on Nvida cards, and others. I don’t therefore think that it’s a specific make of graphics card. There’s also a myriad of different Mobo’s suffering the problem.

The RAM was the next issue, again, most people have tested this and found it to be fine. That therefore is most of the major hardware done. Which got me thinking that the only other thing which would have stayed constant throughout this whole re-formatting exercise is the BIOS, which incidentally I flashed about two days before this whole torrid thing started.

I switched to MSN explorer...which seems to be fine...but now the error is popping up for other programs, usually triggered by something (i.e. when I try to change the font color on a web page I'm working on). It's the most annoying thing ever. I'm such a computer dummy, I have no idea what most of the suggestions on this forum entail (though I have run spyware detectors and turned off error reporting...nothing is working).

Anyway, I went searching for "appcompat.txt" on the web, and it took me to a match on the Microsoft Spain site...(except it's in English).

According to the site, WER is "Windows Error Reporting," and appcompat.txt is a file generated by the computer that contains *information* about the error (so it's not the error itself, or related directly to the error).

Address to explanation:

http://www.microsoft.com/spain/technet/recursos/articulos/directions/articulos/julio0303.asp