What does 'possible heap corruption detected' mean, when listed in the Event Viewer?

Anonymous
2012-03-28T12:34:14+00:00

Should I be concerned about the stability of the system/memory if I see 'possible heap corruption detected' in the Event Viewer.  There are no details listed as to which program might be causing the possible heap corruption.

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Emma.D

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-04-03T19:03:26+00:00

    Ran the System File Checker and Windows Resource Protection didn't find any integrity violations.  Does this mean that the computer's system files are ok?

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-04-03T18:59:26+00:00

    I much prefer Panda as it has cloud technology and to be honest, I don't trust a free internet security program.

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-04-03T18:55:30+00:00

    You could try AVG Free or Microsoft Security Essential which are Freeware. I use AVG Free.

    http://free.avg.com/gb-en/free-antivirus-download

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows/products/security-essentials

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-04-03T18:38:39+00:00

    Re:  Nero 9, I need it for burning discs.  Re: Panda. I haven't got a spare £20-odd to purchase a new Internet security program - I'm not made of money.

    I have removed Spybot, which is all I can do.

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  5. Anonymous
    2012-04-03T13:19:38+00:00

    Its showing a problem with windows search service

    I would uninstall Panda, Nero, Spybot if you havent done so allready. Reboot, then run disk Cleanup.

    Then run the system file checker

     http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

    After which clear your Event logs, so that in the event only new ones are shown (you were showing some 9k events)

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