not sure... but it sounds like a problem i have on one of my boxes.. Its called 'pure virtual runtime error' Caused mostly by programs like Norton Antivirus or other Symantec products. Other Anti Virus programs may do the same.
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And after calming me down with some orange slices and some fetal spooning,
E.T. revealed to me his singular purpose.
--TOOL, 10,000 Days---
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