Error Message: IEXPLORE Caused an Invalid Page Fault in Module MSLS31.DLL (282198)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows NT 4.0 SP 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows 98 Second Edition SP 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows 98 SP 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows 95 SP 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows 2000 SP 1
This article was previously published under Q282198

SYMPTOMS

When you use Internet Explorer to view a Web site, you may receive an "Invalid Page Fault" or "Access Violation" error message that refers to the Msls31.dll file.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Internet Explorer version 5.01. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

267954 How to Obtain the Latest Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack


WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, upgrade to Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later. For information about how to do so, please view the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article. This problem was first corrected in Internet Explorer version 5.01 Service Pack 2.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:1/26/2006
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