Critical Error 101 Microsoft Antispyware
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and Firewalls Critical error 101 on MS AntiSpyware install Ask a Question Sign up for Free 180 Experts currently online. Ask Questions for Free! Critical error 101 on MS AntiSpyware install - Security and Firewalls I've downloaded and installed the Microsoft Antispyware on Microsoft Server 2003, Enterprise Edition Build 3790. When I launch the Microsoft Antispyware program from the desktop icon, http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/22570/critical-101-error-fix/ I get an error that reads "Warning, Microsoft Antispyware has encountered a critical error (Error 101). Please restart Microsoft Antipyware again. If you continue ... Results 1 to 8 of 8 LinkBack LinkBack URL About LinkBacks Bookmark & Share Add Thread to del.icio.usTweet this thread Thread Tools Show Printable http://www.textndata.com/forums/critical-error-101-ms-antispyware-539372.html Version Email this Page… Subscribe to this Thread… Search Thread Advanced Search Display Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode 01-11, 06:17 AM #1 Critical error 101 on MS AntiSpyware install I've downloaded and installed the Microsoft Antispyware on Microsoft Server 2003, Enterprise Edition Build 3790. When I launch the Microsoft Antispyware program from the desktop icon, I get an error that reads "Warning, Microsoft Antispyware has encountered a critical error (Error 101). Please restart Microsoft Antipyware again. If you continue to experience this problem, please contact Microsoft technical support at com for immediate assistance." This antispyware worked fine on Windows XP Professional SP2. The files ERRORS.LOG has the following errors -2147024703::ln 15:Automation error %1 is not a valid Win32 application. ::GIANTAntiSpywareMain:modMain:Main::08/01/200 5 12:44:01::1.0.501 91::ln 15:Object variable or With block variable not set::GIANTAntiSpywareMain:modMain:Main::08/01/2005 12:44:01::1.0.501 91::ln 15:Object variable or With block variable not set::GIANTAn
this SINGLE LINE into that text file:-> "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe"-> -Embedding->-> THEN, whenever you get the critical error 101 message,-> just type at the "Start -> Run" command line:-> 101If you http://microsoft.public.security.virus.narkive.com/HZy6nrpX/critical-error-101-on-ms-antispyware-install are running this gcasDtServ.exe Embedded lineconstantly, it's better to modify the Windows registry:Start http://www.pcreview.co.uk/threads/ms-anti-spy-critical-error-101.2342008/ -> Run -> regedit -> OKScroll down to the "App Paths" key:HKLM->SOFTWARE->Microsoft->Windows->CurrentVersion->App PathsAdd a new key under "App Paths" called "101.exe".Set this to the "101.bat" file (wherever you put it).101.exe -> default = "c:\my data\my batch files\101.bat"Where 101.bat contains the one desired line:"C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe" -EmbeddingPlacing this key in critical error the registry keeps you from cloggingup the windows system folder & saves your important batchcustomizations (even after you install a new operating systemwhich you should do every six months or whenever you changeyour oil in your car).Windows Security Expert Orak Listalavostok 2005-01-11 06:59:55 UTC PermalinkRaw Message Windows Security Expert wrote:..> If you are running this gcasDtServ.exe Embedded line..> constantly, it's better to modify critical error 101 the Windows registry:..> Start -> Run -> regedit -> OK..>..> Scroll down to the "App Paths" key:..> HKLM ->SOFTWARE ->Microsoft ->Windows ->CurrentVersion ->App Paths..>..> Add a new key under "App Paths" called "101.exe"...>..> Set this to the "101.bat" file (wherever you put it)...> 101.exe -> default = "c:\my data\my batch files\101.bat"..>..> Where 101.bat contains the one desired line:..> "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe" -EmbeddingWouldn't it be best to just set the 101.bat registry key tothe microsoft spyware "gcasdtserv.exe -embedding" line?I get this error every day after I reboot and then run the microsoftGiant Spyware program but I want to follow your "Start Run 101"recommendations so I can run the microsoft giant spyware program.BTW, I don't understand your comment about reinstalling thewindows operating system whenever you change you oil on your car.I reinstall windows about once a year to clean up all the junk.Should I do it every three months (that's when I change my oil)?Orak Listalavostok Erik 2005-01-11 18:09:41 UTC PermalinkRaw Message Post by Windows Security Expert-> c:\windows\system\101.bat->-> "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe"-> -Embedding->-> THEN, whenever you get the critical error 101 message,-> 101If you are running this gca
Anti Spy Beta on a new hard drive, it will not start. I get critical error 101 message in which I am told to restart. Then, if the problem persists, un-install the software, download a new copy from MS and re-install. Following these instructions still results in the error. Does anyone have any idea on how to fix this? Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Guest, Jan 17, 2006 #1 Advertisements Guest Guest RE: MS Anti Spy - Critical Error 101 - I Gave Up! I tried everything - google, ms forums, etc., etc. Batch files, repairs, uninstall, reinstall. So after hours of work, I decided the smartest thing was to just take it off the PC. No more error 101. By the way, this is XP Home on an HP Pavillion 7955 - and it is the only software that won't run on this PC. You gotta know when it's time to give up... "Thoroughly Confused" wrote: > After re-installing MS Anti Spy Beta on a new hard drive, it will not start. > I get critical error 101 message in which I am told to restart. Then, if > the problem persists, un-install the software, download a new copy from MS > and re-install. > > Following these instructions still results in the error. Does anyone have > any idea on how to fix this? Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Guest, Jan 24, 2006 #2 Advertisements Show Ignored Content Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question? It takes just 2 minutes to sign up (and it's free!). Just click the sign up button to choose a username and then you can ask your own questions on the forum. Sign Up Now! Similar Threads Critical Error 101 after reboot JCG, Jan 6, 2005, in forum: Anti-Spyware Installation Replies: 4 Views: 844 Guest Jan 7, 2005 AntiSpyware has encountered a critical error (Error 101) Donna Maria DiGiacomo, Jan 8, 2005, in forum: Anti-Spyware Installat