Article ID: 243713 - Last Review: January 25, 2007 - Revision: 3.1

Error Message: Iexplore Caused an Invalid Page Fault in Module Wininet.dll

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SYMPTOMS

When you type an address in the Address box in Internet Explorer, you may receive the following error message:
IEXPLORE caused an Invalid Page Fault in module Wininet.dll
Or, you may receive the following error message when you type in the Run dialog box:
EXPLORER caused an Invalid Page Fault in module Wininet.dll
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CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the AutoComplete feature for Internet Explorer or Windows Explorer is trying to use corrupted information in the History folder.
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RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue:
  1. On the Tools menu in Internet Explorer, click Internet Options.
  2. Click the Advanced tab.
  3. Click to clear the Use inline AutoComplete for Web addresses and Use inline AutoComplete for Windows Explorer check boxes.
  4. Click OK.
  5. Reboot your computer. Press and hold down F8 while the computer boots to display the Startup menu.
  6. Choose Command Prompt Only, and then press ENTER.
  7. Type the following items, pressing ENTER after each item:
    cd\windows
    deltree downlo~1
    deltree tempor~1
    deltree history
    deltree cookies
    NOTE: Press Y if you are prompted to confirm any deletion.

  8. Reboot your your computer normally.
  9. On the Tools menu in Internet Explorer, click Internet Options.
  10. Click the Advanced tab.
  11. Click to select the Use inline AutoComplete for Web addresses and Use inline AutoComplete for Windows Explorer check boxes.
  12. Click OK.
You can test the AutoComplete feature by typing several different addresses in the Address box (one at a time):
  1. Type www.msn.com and load the page.
  2. Type www.yahoo.com and load the page.
  3. Type www.msn and see if the AutoComplete list is displayed.
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
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