Err Msg: THEMES Caused an Invalid Page Fault in Module...

ID: Q190140

The information in this article applies to:
IMPORTANT: This article contains information about editing the registry. Before you edit the registry, make sure you understand how to restore it if a problem occurs. For information about how to do this, view the "Restoring the Registry" Help topic in Regedit.exe or the "Restoring a Registry Key" Help topic in Regedt32.exe.

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to change your desktop theme using the Desktop Themes tool in Control Panel, you may receive the following error message:

THEMES caused an invalid page fault in module <unknown>.


CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the DefaultIcon registry key is missing or damaged.


RESOLUTION

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

For information about how to edit the registry, view the "Changing Keys And Values" Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) or the "Add and Delete Information in the Registry" and "Edit Registry Data" Help topics in Regedt32.exe. Note that you should back up the registry before you edit it.

To resolve this behavior, use either of the following methods:

Method 1

Obtain the latest version of the Themes.exe file. To do so, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, and then click Windows Update.


  2. On the Microsoft Windows Update Web site, click to select the check boxes for any available desktop themes you want to install.


  3. Click Download, and then follow the instructions on your screen.


Method 2

Re-create the DefaultIcon registry key. To do so, follow these steps:
  1. Use Registry Editor to delete the following registry key, if it exists:

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\
    {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\DefaultIcon


  2. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Desktop Themes.


  3. In the Theme box, click the desktop theme you want, and then click OK.


  4. Restart your computer.



MORE INFORMATION

The latest version of the Themes.exe file is included with Microsoft Plus! 98.

Additional query words: plus98 ipf 


Keywords          : kbenv kberrmsg kbtool win98 
Version           : WINDOWS:
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: April 27, 1999