New install. Although I ended up figuring out what the problem was. Figuring
this is a new install and my first time working with AMD 64 chips, I did not
understand the hardware aspect of DEP (data execution prevention). Seems to
be Windows XP with AMD's new on-chip protections scheme (NX) or something,
atleast that was the explanation on MS' website. Fiddled with those settings
and everything is working fine now.
I've been away too long. My last computer was an AMD XP 2500 bumped to
2.2Ghz and I didn't have to deal with all this. Something new to learn
everyday...
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New install or existing?
I saw at least one hit with Google that mentioned a Trojan hiding itself
from windows causing this error.
AMDSpeed wrote:
> Just finished building a new machine. Asrock 939Dual MB with Athlon 64.
> Everytime I try to open GPEDIT.MSC, I get an error message stating:
Snap-In
> failed to initiate; Name:Group Policy Object Editor;
> CLSID:{8FC0B734-A0E1-11D1-A7D3-0000F87571E3}
>
> Can anyone make sense of this for me? When I try to go through Admin Tools
> and click on LOCAL SECURITY POLICY, I get the same error. I've been
removing
> programs one by one, without success. I did install all the ULi drivers,
> though don't think that would make much if a difference. Also have TweakUI
> installed, although nothing has been tweaked. Running Kaspersky AV and
Giant
> AntiSpam software along with AdMunch. Any advice is greatful. Thanks.
>
> -Rich
>
>
