Error Message: Scrscan Caused an Invalid Page Fault in Module Mcscan32.dll (254815)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
This article was previously published under Q254815
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315854 Windows 98 and Windows Me Error Message Resource Center

SYMPTOMS

When you start a program, you may receive the following error message:
Scrscan caused an invalid page fault in module Mcscan32.dll

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if McAfee's anti-virus software for Microsoft Windows 95 is installed.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, contact McAfee technical support to obtain an update to McAfee for Windows 95. For more information, refer to the following Web site:

http://www.mcafee.com/

Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

To work around this behavior, uninstall the McAfee anti-virus software using the following steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then click Add/Remove Programs.
  2. On the Install/Uninstall tab, click McAfee Anti-virus Windows 95, and then click Add/Remove.
  3. Click OK, and then restart the computer.
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Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/20/2004
Keywords:kb3rdparty kberrmsg kbInvalidPageFault kbprb KB254815
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