This problem occurs because there are some error codes in a third-party program.
Note In most scenarios, the WinTools third-party software causes this problem.
To work around this problem, follow these steps:
Disconnect the network cable from the computer.
Restart your computer, and then press F8 during the initial startup to start your computer in safe mode with a command prompt.
Remove the WinTools third-party software from Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel.
Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and the click OK.
Delete the registry key that has a WinTools value. This key is located in the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Delete the following registry subkeys if they exist:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{87766247-311C-43B4-8499-3D5FEC94A183}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\ Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\BrowserHelperObjects\ {87766247-311C-43B4-8499-3D5FEC94A183}
Exit Registry Editor.
Restart your computer.
Delete the following files from the ProgramsDir\Common files\WinTools path: :
ProgramsDir\Common files\WinTools\WToolsA.exe
ProgramsDir\Common files\WinTools\WSup.exe
ProgramsDir\Common files\WinTools\WToolsS.exe
ProgramsDir\Common files\WinTools\WToolsB.dll
NoteProgramsDir represents the Program Files folder where WinTools is installed. By default, this is C:\Program Files.
Clean up the hosts file that is located in the %Windir%\System32\Drivers\Etc\Hosts path.
Note%Windir% represents the Windows folder on a Windows XP-based computer. By default, this is C:\Windows.
Delete the all the files that have Wtools or Wsup in the name. For example, the %Windir%\prefetch folder may contain some files that have Wtools or Wsup in the name.
Note The %Windir%\prefetch folder is a hidden folder. To access the folder, type %Windir%\prefetch in the Address box, and then press ENTER.
Restart the computer in normal mode.