"Explorer encountered an error" clicking log off..

I have XP Pro SP1.

This is a random error, it is not consistent, although im slightly puzzled
as to why it occurs, and whether there is a problem with a
driver/program/windows.

Occasionally, when I click on 'Log off' or 'Turn off computer' in the start
menu, I get an error message.

"Explorer has encountered an error"

Explorer closes, then reopens strait away, swiftly.

Then if I click 'Log off' or 'Turn off computer it will be fine again, and
will work normally.

Thanks.

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Mark L. Ferguson (NOT an MS-MVP)
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"Tom Brickman" wrote in message
 >I have XP Pro SP1.
 >
 > This is a random error, it is not consistent, although im slightly puzzled
 > as to why it occurs, and whether there is a problem with a
 > driver/program/windows.
 >
 > Occasionally, when I click on 'Log off' or 'Turn off computer' in the start
 > menu, I get an error message.
 >
 > "Explorer has encountered an error"
 >
 > Explorer closes, then reopens strait away, swiftly.
 >
 > Then if I click 'Log off' or 'Turn off computer it will be fine again, and
 > will work normally.
 >
 > Thanks.