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
    2012-05-08T23:22:32+00:00

    Hi Gerry

    I've used TDSS Killer, Panda, MBAM, Panda Nemesis, Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool, ESET and apart from a Trojan.

    My computer hasn't crashed, although some programs stop working now and again, such as Outlook 2003 and I've seen on a forum that this can be due to a virus.

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-05-08T23:42:39+00:00

    Emma

    Outlook 2003 and I've seen on a forum that this can be due to a virus.

    Whenever many users have an unexplained problems they conclude it is malware. Most errors don't repeat. Those that do occur as often as not because of user error. I have not used Outlook 2003 but I imagine that Microsoft never resolved all the bugs. Some errors occur because the system is under stress because the tasks it is trying to do, need more memory / ram than is available. Other software does not always work with Outlook in the way it is intended..........

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-05-14T13:29:12+00:00

    Hi Gerry

    Just to let you know, I had an issue with Panda telling me that the protection level was low.  This was fixed by Panda Tech Support, who told me that the issue I have with Panda IS 2012 reporting itself as being switched off, is a system issue and that I have to get in touch with the person who built the system, who can't help anyway.

    I suppose I could get in touch with Microsoft, but I can't afford £45. Anyway, more than likley, I'll be told that I will have to create a new user profile.

    Hey ho.

    Emma

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-05-14T14:27:14+00:00

    Emma

    Creating a new user profile is no major task. I cannot say, however, whether it will ensure that Panda is recognised by the Security Center.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile

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