Simviation Forum - 'Error loading signature from XML'?????

Mar 24^th, 2005 at 12:36pm

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Hi,

Is there anybody here who knows what this means, if I try to open Windows Explorer I get a box that says this:

'Failed assertion in Common.cpp at line 168'
'Error loading signature XML from 'Sigs.xml'

Then all of my shortcuts disappear & the only way I can shut down my pc is to switch it off with the switch on the 'tower'.

If anybody knows how I can fix this it would be a great help. I've tried a system restore to a time when it wasn't happening but the problem still remains.

PS: I'm running a Dell Dimension 5000.

Cheers,

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Reply #1 - Mar 24^th, 2005 at 12:40pm

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I know this probably isn't the answer your after, but I (And more people all the time) use Mozilla Firefox. I have the e-mail client too, and they are very high quality, and almost totally error free - not to mention FASTER!

As for your question, no idea!!
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Reply #2 - Mar 24^th, 2005 at 1:09pm

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er - o.k.

LOL.

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Reply #3 - Mar 24^th, 2005 at 1:16pm

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Seriously, you can even import your IE bookmarks. It is better!
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Reply #4 - Mar 24^th, 2005 at 1:20pm

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Dan, did you even read the topic of this post? Wink

Oh wait, are you thinking of 'Internet Explorer'?? - i'm talking about 'Windows Explorer', when you 'right click' on the 'Start' button.

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Reply #5 - Mar 24^th, 2005 at 1:28pm

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Neurragh.... Now who feels an idiot! Embarrassed

Hwever, Mozilla can be used as a local file explorer too - wouldn't reccomend it mind!
Like I said thoug, no idea about the problem. Sorry mate Embarrassed

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Reply #6 - Mar 24^th, 2005 at 1:31pm

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ha ha - no worries. I just had a really surreal moment when I realised what you were talking about, you should've seen me run back to the pc hahahahaha.

Nevermind.

Hopefully someone else will know the answer.

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Reply #7 - Mar 24^th, 2005 at 4:34pm

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I take it you have done all the usual checks ...... virus etc.

I take it you're running XP ....... have you tried reparing the installation.

Have you tried the Dell support centre ........ they actually are quite good and will respond very quickly with any help requests.

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Reply #8 - Mar 24^th, 2005 at 5:06pm

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Hi eno,

Firstly, yes I am running Windows XP.

I had thought about doing a non-destructive recovery (or if that failed, a destructive recovery), although I tried the 'system restore' first. I haven't checked for any spyware because recently I have only used the pc for SimV & FS9, although I will run a few spyware sweeps now as a precaution (nothing to do with SimV, but the missus uses the internet aswell, so god only knows what she's been looking at). I did email 'Dell Support' but all I really got back from them was a phone number, which I will try when I can get the time.

(Unfortunatley), I have the 'in-laws' visiting this weekend, so I don't think I will get much time to do anything productive.

Thankyou for your help.

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Reply #9 - Mar 24^th, 2005 at 5:22pm

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To do an XP repair ...... put your XP CD in and when it autoruns it gives you the option to repair the installation. It isn't a system restore. As far as I know, but don't quote me, it keeps all your settings and just fixes what needs fixing.

It might be an idea to check the M$ help and support centre too.

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Reply #10 - Mar 25^th, 2005 at 8:21am

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Thanks eno, I will try the XP repair & let you know how I get on.

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