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hi all..
i really need help in kazaa.. it started after ui formatted my pc...
i downloaded kazaa....i rty to open it...it opened..but when i try to download something an errr appears....saying kazaa.exe has caused an error in kazaa...
kazaa will now close...i dont know wat to do...so i need your help please.
thnx..


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OP reported a classic Kazaa client crash: “kazaa.exe has caused an error” when attempting downloads after a fresh Windows install. The safest course is not to troubleshoot the P2P client but to remove it and clean the system: Kazaa historically bundled adware/spyware and was flagged in contemporary security reports, so removal and a full malware/cleanup sweep should be the priority. (computerworld.com)

Quick diagnostic checklist (capture facts before deleting anything):

  • Reproduce the crash and record the exact time. Then open Event Viewer → Windows Logs → Application and copy the entry for the crash (look for “Faulting application”, “Faulting module”, exception code and timestamp). That data points to whether the problem is a corrupt DLL, a driver, or the app itself.
  • Check Reliability Monitor (perfmon /rel) for correlated failures on the same day/time.
  • Reboot into Safe Mode with Networking and try an uninstall from Control Panel; if the app still crashes in Safe Mode, system-file or driver corruption is more likely.
  • Run sfc /scannow (and consider chkdsk /f if disk issues are suspected). Before any registry edits, export the affected keys or create a System Restore point. (learn.microsoft.com)

Practical cleanup workflow (what worked for similar threads): uninstall the client (as and suggested), then run a layered removal: an up‑to‑date on‑demand anti‑adware scan (Malwarebytes/AdwCleaner or the Malwarebytes Toolset), followed by a full offline Microsoft Defender scan. Use Autoruns (Sysinternals) or msconfig/Task Manager to remove leftover auto‑starts and scheduled tasks. If network connectivity is lost after removal, reset the network stack with netsh winsock reset and netsh int ip reset and reboot. If multiple removal attempts fail or system instability continues, back up personal files and perform a clean Windows reinstall. (help.malwarebytes.com)

Notes: the forum’s moderation stance is correct (see ): help with using Kazaa is off‑topic here. The priority is restoring a clean, stable system and preserving data before doing any destructive fixes.

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Member Avatar for Dani

Unfortunately we don't give support here for actually using Kazaa, as the program can be used to illegally download warez and pirated software. However, we will help you to uninstall it or to fix your computer should it have corrupted your Windows registry, etc. Would you like to uninstall Kazaa? Have you used Add/Remove programs to uninstall it yet?

Member Avatar for geeeez

thanks any way..and am sorry...am new here
i didn't know this ok..
thanks

Member Avatar for jwenting

As an asides, Kazaa is well known to be among the worst sources of infections with spyware, virusses and other nasties.
It both installs a load of them itself and a lot of the crap offered for download by other users will be infected as well.

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If you decide to get rid of Kazaa -- and you should -- here's how to do it:

Go to Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel and remove Kazaa. Get Kazaabegone to remove all remnants of kazaa:

Before running Kazaabegone, download LSPfix from (the process of getting rid of Kazaa sometimes messes up the internet connection and this will allow you to restore it).

Run Kazaabegone; if your internet connection is lost, start LSPfix.
On the opening screen, click the "I know what I'm doing" checkbox. Then click Finish.
That will restore all previous settings.

Member Avatar for caperjack

And if you uninstall you should then run

Member Avatar for Bigbear70

Kazaabegone does not work right. Help!!!!!

Member Avatar for THE_BARE_PIMP

Kazaa is for fools!!!

Bittorrents are where its at....google it y0!!

Member Avatar for caperjack

Kazaabegone does not work right. Help!!!!!

What problem are you having with it

Member Avatar for caperjack

Kazaa is for fools!!!

Bittorrents are where its at....google it y0!!

Thats why hes' trying to use KazAaBEGONE ,its a Kazaa removal tool

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Bittorrent has many of the same problems as does Kazaa. It too is a large source of illegal content much of which will be infected with virusses, trojans and other malware.

In fact all filesharing applications are like that, something I really like as it means users of illegal software are sooner or later more or less automatically punnished for their actions.

Member Avatar for caperjack

Bittorrent has many of the same problems as does Kazaa. It too is a large source of illegal content much of which will be infected with virusses, trojans and other malware.

In fact all filesharing applications are like that, something I really like as it means users of illegal software are sooner or later more or less automatically punnished for their actions.

Bittorrent is the biggest resource hog you'll ever put on your computer!!

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insipid. Posts like the one you just posted will not be tolerated here. Either clean up your language and attitude or a ban will be forthcoming!!

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