To resolve this issue:
- Rename the Pstore.log file, and obtain a new copy of the Pstores.exe file and associated files.
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- Delete, and then re-create the ProtectedStorage registry key.
Rename the Pstore.log File
Search for a Pstore.log file. If you do not find the file, skip to the next section. If you find it, rename it:
- Click Start, point to Files, and then click Files or Folders.
- In the Named field, type pstore.log.
- Verify that the Look In field displays your primary hard drive (usually C), and then click Find Now.
- Right-click the pstore.log file found in the search, and then click Rename.
- Rename the file "pstoreold.log" (without the quotation marks), and then press ENTER.
Obtain a New Copy of Pstores.exe and Associated Files
To obtain a new copy of the Pstores.exe file and associated files, reinstall Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Delete the ProtectedStorage Registry Key
Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 322756 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows
Delete the
ProtectedStorage registry key by using the following method:
- Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
- Locate to the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services
- Find the ProtectedStorage key, right-click it, and then click Delete.
- Quit Registry Editor.
Re-Create the ProtectedStorage Registry Key
To re-create the
ProtectedStorage registry key:
- Click Start, point to Programs, and then click MS DOS Prompt.
- In the MS-DOS Prompt window, type the following command
c:\windows\system\pstores.exe -install
and then press ENTER. - Type exit, and then press ENTER to close the MS-DOS Prompt window.
- Quit all programs, and then restart the computer.