Monitor.exe 2.0.0.1 May Cause an Error Message in Windows XP (317445)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional

This article was previously published under Q317445

SYMPTOMS

If you install certain Internet signup programs, Windows may become unusable. For example, nothing may happen when you click the Start button, or icons on the desktop may disappear. You may also receive the following error message:
Monitor.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
If you view the data that the error report contains, the following error signature information is listed:

App Name     App Version  Module Name   Module Version  Offset
----------------------------------------------------------------
Monitor.exe  2.0.0.1      Kernel32.dll  5.1.2600.0      00016341
					

CAUSE

EncompassMonitor, a component that is included with the Internet signup program, is not compatible with Windows XP.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, download the Windows XP Application Compatibility Update from the Microsoft Windows Update Web site at:

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/21/2003
Keywords:kbprb kbProd2Web KB317445