every time i move an icon or i start up IGET an error message that says
Explorer
This program has preformed an illegal operation and will be shut down

EXPLORER casued an invalid page fault in module EXPLORER.EXE at 015f:00401f31 and SHELL32.DLL at 0167:fcb4lle.

Registers:
EAX=00000000 CS=015f EIP=00401f31 EFLGS=0010246
EBX=00000001 SS=0167 ESP=0080ff1c EBP=0080ff24
ECX=c14sc770 ES=0167 ESI=00000000 FS=1c97
EDX=0080ff2c ES=0167 EDI=00000000 GS=0000

Bytes at CS:EIP
8b 08 50 ff 11 8b 45 08 50 8b 08 ff 51 08 8b 45

Stack Dump:
00401cc0 0080ff2c 0080ff64 00405cac 00000000
00000000 00000000 00000001 00404436 0059fc30
00000008 00000000 00000000 00000000 0000ffff
7ff31bbe

I can't think of anything that would cause that problem? Has this problem STARTED after u installed some program? try uninstalling the program(s) if thats the case

                                                      user-comdai cant my laptop ISNOT connected to the internet nor did i instal anything1.  Operating System.  Windows 98 Standard Edition or Second Edition?

2.  Safe Mode.  Boot to Safe Mode.  Does the problem occur while in Safe Mode?  Tap either F5 or F8 function key once or twice per second while starting system to access safe mode.

3.  File Versions.  Search system to see where these files live and how many copies you have?  What are their version numbers?

3.  Memory Diagnostics.  Test the system RAM for faulty memory.  MemTest86 provides "free" memory diagnostic downloads to make bootable diagnostic floppy or CD.  It's the "Free Download" link left side of web page.

4.  System File Checker (sfc).  Use the sfc utility to check for "corrupt" system files.  Don't correct any yet; just list the corrupt files found, if any.  May be invoked via "Start" -> "Run" -> enter "sfc" in text box and HIT Enter key.

5.  Incompatible DLLs.  See the "possible solution" to the DLL Problem subsection on that web page.  It explains why this is sometimes an intermittent problem.