Stupid Error

[shibbi]

Hi, everytime i switch on my computer, an error comes up saying "Value creation failed " at line 45" which i have to click away a couple of times before i acctually get to the logon screen. Same thing happens when i log off. I also cant shut-down my computer properly (which might have something to do with it (and i think it does)), everytime im not using my computer anymore i have to switch it off by the button, which is stupid. Ive attached a picture of the error i get if that'll help anyone any further! So i hope sum1 can help me... thats it.

 

[Roshi229]

first, what OS? need a couple details about what you're running, and i'll research it as best i can. Anyone else got any ideas?

and Welcome to TF!

 

[GeckoEcho421]

Umm, is that a mac?

 

[Roshi229]

looks like it

 

[shibbi]

no, its not a mac, just a theme, and thanks for the welcome. My System Specs are:

Windows XP (sp2)
Pentium 4 / 2.8GHz
512mb Ram
GeForce 4 MX 64mb

 

[jaksback]

nah, thats xp.....
"Value creation failed" or "Windows product activation" Messages During Windows XP Startup

When Microsoft® Windows® XP is logging into the desktop, one or more of the following messages may appear:

* Your system is low on virtual memory. Windows is increasing the size of your virtual memory paging file. During this process, memory requests for some applications may be denied.
* Windows product activation: A problem is preventing Windows from accurately checking the license for this computer
* Parser message: Value creation failed at line 422

If the computer successfully logs in, the computer may run extremely slow.

Cause: This issue appears to be caused by Spyware/Adware installed on the computer; however no specific program has been identified as the root cause at this time.

 

[Roshi229]

ok, nice theme by the way... what are you using for themes?
i'll look it up see if i can find anything

 

[shibbi]

ok thanks, im using style xp from www.tgtsoft.com, the theme is from deviantart.com.

 

[Roshi229]

guess what i found... it may have something to do with themes...
found a few reports pointing that this error is just what Jack said, but also been known to happen due to "bad themes"

also saw reports that a missing file has caused this...
Run a search for "Shellstyle".
If ShellStyle.dll

 

[GeckoEcho421]

Try switching to the default theme and then running ad-aware se.