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Monday, June 27, 2011

How to Repair MDAC Windows for XP SP3

1. Click 'Start' and open 'My Computer.' Browse to 'C:\Windows\inf' and locate the file named 'mdac.inf.' Right-click on the file and choose 'Install' from the menu.
2. Browse to 'C:\Windows\servicepackfiles\i386' when prompted for 'adcjavas.inc' by the installer program. Locate the following files in the locations listed here when you are prompted for them:Browse to 'C:\Program Files\Common Files\System\msadc' and find 'handler.reg.'Browse to 'C:\Program Files\Common Files\System\Ado' and find 'MDACRdMe.htm'Browse to 'C:\Program Files\Common Files\System\Ole DB' and find 'oledbjvs.inc.'Browse to 'C:\Program Files\Common Files\MSSoap\Binaries' and find 'mssoap1.dll.'Browse to 'C:\Program Files\Common Files\MSSoap\Binaries' and find 'mssoapr.dll.'
3. Allow the install application to finish running. Reboot the computer when it is complete.

How to Fix Error Code 41

Device was Removed
1. Restart or turn on system.
2. Remove the device driver. Right-click on 'My Computer' on your computer screen and then select 'Properties.' Click the 'Hardware' tab and locate the 'Driver' tab. The device generating the error code will have an exclamation point next to it. Click the driver to remove this device.
3. Reattach the device. A window will open with the option 'Scan for New Devices.'
4. Click the 'Scan for new Devices' button.
5. Reinstall the driver. Windows will ask if you want to install device drivers for the device. Click 'Yes.'
6. Restart your computer.
Device Still Attached
7. Go to the manufacturer's website for the device that is generating the error code.
8. Locate the model number of the device.
9. Download updated drivers for the device.
10. Restart your computer.

How to Fix Error Number 429

1. Open your Web browser and navigate to Microsoft download center. Click on the 'Download' button link. This opens the download dialog box.
2. Click on the 'Save' button. Choose to save the file unto your Windows desktop.
3. Find the file on your Windows desktop and double-click on it to run it. This will open the 'Open File Security Warning' dialog box.
4. Click 'Run' and then click 'Yes' on the 'Windows Script Control' message box.
5. Read the 'User license Agreement' and click 'Yes.' Click the 'Browse' button and choose a path on your hard drive to install the program and click 'Ok.' The program will install now.
6. Click 'Ok' on the 'Windows Script Control Has Been Completed' message to finish the installation. This should correct issues with Windows scripting error giving you the 'Runtime Error 429.'

How to Troubleshoot a Lexar SD Card that Says Memory Card Error

1. Turn your digital camera off and remove the Lexar SD card from the memory card slot. Gently wipe the metal receptors on the back of the card with a soft, dry cloth. Then blow softly on the back of the memory card to remove any dust that may have been dislodged but not wiped off by the cloth. Memory card errors can often be caused by dust or other small particles becoming lodged in the receptacles of the SD card, hindering data transfer between the camera and the memory card. Replace the SD card back into your camera, then turn on the camera. If the memory card error persists, dust must not have been the problem.
2. Go to the main menu on your camera. Most cameras have a 'Menu' button on the back of the camera below or to the right of the LCD screen. From there find the setup menu or options menu, depending on your camera make and model. Find the 'Format Memory Card' menu option and select it. Your camera may ask for a confirmation before continuing the formatting process. If so, select 'OK.' If the memory card finishes formatting without any stops or problems, the camera should now recognize the memory card when in photo mode. If not, you may have to use a computer to try to format the memory card.
3. Turn off your camera and remove the memory card again. Insert it into an SD card reader, and insert the reader into any USB port in your computer. After the computer has recognized the drive, go to 'My Computer.' Right-click on the lettered drive that corresponds to your memory card; for example, the drive might be named 'Removable Disk (G:).' Be very sure that you know which is the correct drive, as you do not wish to reformat your computer's hard drive by mistake. Right-click on the correct drive and, in the right-click menu that pops out, click 'Format.' The computer may take some time formatting the card. When it has finished, safely remove the SD card reader from your computer and insert your SD card back into your camera.
4. Send your SD card to a Lexar repair store if the memory card error persists. If your memory card is under warranty, the company will repair and return your card without any additional charge. However, if your warranty has expired, buying a new memory card may be cheaper and less trouble than repairing the old one. The cost to repair corrupted SD cards can often be much higher than the cost of buying a brand new card.

Sunday, June 26, 2011

How to Remove Icons From Shell32.dll

1. Download a Shell32.dll removal tool, such as IconsExtract, Resource Extractor or Microangelo Toolset (see Resources). Install the removal tool to your computer. Make sure you choose your computer's 'C:' drive to install your removal tool's program files into.
2. Click the 'Start' menu icon in the bottom left of your desktop. Click 'All Programs,' scroll down to your Shell32.dll removal tool program and click it to open it. An 'untitled' screen now appears. Leave your program running.
3. Click the 'Start' menu and type 'shell32.dll' into the search bar. Wait for your search results to display. Find your 'shell32.dll' extension and click and drag it onto your desktop.
4. Click and drag your 'shell32.dll' document from your desktop to your program's 'untitled' screen. All of your 'shell32.dll' icons will now display on your 'untitled' screen.
5. Select the 'shell32.dll' icons you want to delete under your program's 'untitled' screen by clicking them. Drag them to your computer's 'Recycle Bin' on your desktop. Delete them by right-clicking your 'Recycle Bin' and clicking 'Empty Recycle Bin.' Click 'Yes' when prompted by your computer's 'Delete File' window to delete the icons from your computer.

How to Add OCX

1. Copy the OCX file that you want to add to your computer into the Windows system directory. For Windows 7, this is usually 'C:\Windows\System32.'
2. Open the 'Start' menu and type 'cmd.' Push 'Control,' Shift' and 'Enter' at the same time to start an elevated command prompt. Press 'Continue' if asked for permission to execute the command.
3. Input 'cd C:\Windows\System32\' (or the path to your system directory if it is different) and press 'Enter.'
4. Type 'Regsvr32 <OCX_File>' where OCX_File is the name of the ActiveX control you are registering.
5. Restart Windows to complete the addition of the new OCX file.

How to Manually Install ActiveX in Firefox

1. Open the Mozilla Firefox web browser either by double clicking on its desktop icon or by clicking on the 'Start' bar and then choosing the Firefox entry from the 'Programs' menu.
2. Click on the address bar at the top of the web browser and navigate to a website that offers an ActiveX plug in for Firefox (see Resources). Scroll down through the list of downloads and find the one that corresponds to the version of Firefox that you are using.
3.
Click on the download link for your version of Firefox and wait for a yellow tab to appear at the top of the web browser that says 'Firefox prevented this site from asking you to install software on your computer.'
4.
Navigate your mouse pointer over to the far right side of the yellow tab and click on the 'Allow' button. Wait for a new window to appear asking if you want to install the add on to Mozilla Firefox. Click on the 'Install Now' button at the bottom right side of the window.
5. Wait for the add on to finish downloading and then click on the 'Tools' button on the top toolbar. Choose 'Add Ons' from the drop down menu that will appear. Click on the 'Extensions' tab at the top of the new window that will pop up. Find the entry in the list of options labeled as 'Mozilla Firefox ActiveX Plugin.' Click on the button to the right of the entry that says 'Enable.'
6. Close the Firefox browser and then re-open it to finish installing the ActiveX add on.

Friday, June 24, 2011

How to Fix Awgina Dll

Remove Symantec pcAnywhere
1. Click the "Start" button and select "Control Panel." Click "Add/Remove Programs."
2. Click on "Symantec pcAnywhere" in the list.
3. Click "Uninstall" and wait for your computer to remove the program. Reboot the computer.
Work Around Symantec pcAnywhere
4. Click the "Start" button and select "Restart." Tap the "F8" key until you see a Windows startup menu.
5. Select "Safe Mode" with the arrow keys and press "Enter." Your computer will now enter Safe Mode for editing.
6. Click the "Start" button and select "Run." Type "Regedit" and click "OK." The Registry Editor will now display.
7. Click "Edit" on the main toolbar and select "Find." Type in "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon." Press "Enter" to find the key.
8. Right-click on the "GinaDLL" when it loads on the right side of the menu. Select "Delete" and click "Yes" to confirm. Close the Registry Editor and restart the computer.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

How to Replace Missing Registry Boot Files

Windows Vista and 7
1. Open the CD tray and insert the Windows system disc. Wait for the operating system Advanced Boot menu to load.
2. Click Next and choose "Repair Your Computer" after you choose your language settings. Click the "Next" button.
3. Click "Startup Repair" in the following menu. Startup Repair runs a diagnostic check of your registry and operating system to determine what system files or registry keys are malfunctioning; then it fixes them. When the Startup Repair utility finishes, restart your computer.
Windows XP
4. Insert the Windows XP install disc into your computer and restart.
5. According to Microsoft, you should press "Enter" at the Setup screen--do not access the Recovery Console at this point, because the Recovery Console attempts to install a fresh copy of Windows XP and thereby deletes all your data.
6. Accept the license agreement. The disc checks your computer for existing copies of Windows XP. Press "R" when prompted to repair the existing installation.

How to Register OCX Across a Network

1. Click your Windows 7 desktop 'Start' button. Type 'remote desktop' in the search text box. A dialog box opens. Type the remote computer where the OCX file needs registration. Click 'Connect' to open a terminal window.
2. Type your user name and password that has administrative privileges on the remote computer. You require administrative rights to register OCX files. Click 'OK' to log in to the system.
3. Click the remote computer's 'Start' button. Type 'cmd' into the search text box and press 'Enter.' This opens the Windows command line.
4. Type the following text into the remote computer's command line utility:Regsvr32 ocxReplace 'ocx' with the file name of your control. Press 'Enter' to register the control and install it on the computer.
5. Click the remote computer's 'Start' button again and select 'Log out' to log out of the remote computer and close the terminal window.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

How to Repair Windows Installer Error 1607

Reinstall the InstallScript Engine and Register InstallScript Files
1. Reinstall the InstallScript engine from the official InstallShield Developer website (See Resources).
2. Allow time for the download to complete and the extract the 'ISScript7.zip' file from your desktop using a file extractor program like WinZip.
3. Double-click on the 'ISScript.msi' file and the InstallScript engine will automatically be reinstalled. Try to install the software that you received the error with again to see if the problem is resolved.
4. Register the Idriver and Msiexec files if you still receive the Error 1607 message. Click on the 'Start' button from your desktop and then click on the 'Run' option.
5. Enter ['C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\<version number>\Intel 32\IDriver.exe' /REGSERVER] without the brackets into the 'Open' field and then click on the 'OK' button.
6. Click on the 'Start' button again and then click on the 'Run' option. Enter [C:\Windows\System32\msiexec.exe /REGSERVER] without the brackets into the 'Open' field and then click on the 'OK' button.
7. Try to install the software again and test to see if the problem has been resolved.
Change Permission to Fix the Error
8. Click on the 'Start' button from the desktop of your computer and then click on the 'All Programs' option. Move your mouse over the 'Accessories' option and then click on the 'Windows Explorer' option.
9. Click on the 'Folder Options' button from the 'Tools' menu, and then click on the 'View' tab.
10. Click on the 'Show hidden files and folders' option and then click on the 'OK' button. Click on the 'C:' drive option and then click on the 'Windows' folder.
11. Right-click on the 'Installer' folder and then click on the 'Properties' option. Click on the 'Security' tab. Click on the 'System' option and click on the box next to the 'Full control' field so that it's selected. Click on the 'Administrators' option and then make sure the box next to the 'Full control' field is selected.
12. Click on your user name and then make sure the box next to the 'Full control' field is selected. Close out of the dialog boxes and you will have changed the permissions. Install the software you want and the error message should no longer appear.

How to Replace Shdoclc Dll

1. Launch your default Web browser and navigate to the download location for a replacement copy of shdoclc.dll. A link to this location can be found in the Resources section below.
2. Click the download link and select 'Save File' from the options in the dialog box that pops up.
3. Double-click the zipped file after it finishes downloading to launch Winzip or your computer's default unzipping utility. Click the 'Extract' button in Winzip or give the equivalent command in your default program, and select the desktop as the location to which the .dll file should be extracted.
4. Right-click the 'Start' button in Windows and select 'Explore' from the options that pop up to open Windows Explorer. In the left panel of Explorer, navigate to the system folder for your version of Windows. If you're using a 32-bit version of Windows XP or Vista, this folder is located at 'C:\Windows\System32.' If you're using 64-bit Windows XP or Vista, it's 'C:\WindowsSysWOW64.' In Windows 2000 and NT, the path is 'C:\WINNT\System32.' Finally, in Windows 95 and 98, it's 'C:\Windows\System.'
5. Left-click the system folder in the left panel once to display all of its contents in the right panel, then drag and drop the schdoclc.dll file on your desktop into the right panel of Explorer.
6. Click 'Replace' or 'Yes' when asked whether or not you want to replace the existing shdoclc.dll file with the new one. Once you've done this, the new, working version of the file should be active immediately.

How to Fix Windows Safeboot Key

1. Click 'Start' and type 'System Restore' in the 'Search' box. Click 'Enter.'
2. Click 'Use a different restore point.'
3. Click the last date that Safe Mode was properly functional.
4. Click 'Next' to restore your backup files, repairing the damage to Safe Mode.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

How to Fix the DLL Error 1723

1. Press the Windows key.
2. Click 'Control Panel' and then 'Uninstall a Program.'
3. Select the Java application under the list of installed programs and select 'Uninstall.' Click 'Next' at the onscreen prompts to complete the removal process. Reboot your computer.
4. Download and install the offline Java package (see References). Agree to the conditions of the Java license agreement. Click 'Next' at the onscreen prompt to finish the installation. Reboot the computer to complete the process.

How to Repair Msvcr71.dll

1. Ensure that you have substantial user privileges to run the command prompt on your computer. You must be part of the administrator group to gain access to command prompt.
2. Click 'Start.'
3. Click 'Run,' type 'cmd' and then press 'Enter.' This will open the command prompt.
4. Type 'sfc /scanfile=c:\windows\system32\Msvcr71.dll' into the command prompt window and press 'Enter.' This command will automatically search for and repair the dll file.
5. Run the program that originally reported the 'Msvcr71.dll' error. If the repair operation was successful, the error will not appear.

How to Repair Ati2dvag.Dll

1. Download the ati2dvag.dll file and save it to your desktop.
2. Click 'Start' and open 'Computer' or 'My Computer.'
3. Click 'C' drive and double click 'Windows.'
4. Open the 'System 32' folder. Drag the ati2dvag.dll file to the 'System 32' folder. Select 'Yes' if asked whether you want to replace the file.
5. Click 'Start' and type 'cmd' in the 'Run' or 'Start Search.' Press 'Enter.'
6. Type 'regsvr32 <path>\<C\Win\System32>\<ati2dvag>.dll' in the command prompt to register the file. Press 'Enter.'

Sunday, June 19, 2011

How to Enable ActiveX for Windows Updates

1. Double-click the Internet Explorer shortcut on your desktop to open the browser.
2. Click on 'Tools' in the menu bar and click 'Internet Options' in the drop-down menu. This will cause the 'Internet Options' menu to launch as a separate pop-up box.
3. Click the 'Security' tab in the 'Internet Options' menu and click 'Custom Level'.
4. Scroll down to 'ActiveX Controls' and click 'Enable' next to all the 'ActiveX' options.
5. Click 'Apply' to save the changes, and close Internet Explorer. You can now access Windows Updates.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

How to Enable ActiveX in the Registry

1. Click the Windows 'Start' button and enter 'cmd' into the search text box. Press 'Enter' to open the command line utility in Windows.
2. Type 'Regsvr32 /?' to view a list of ActiveX registration options. The utility serves only to register and unregister an ActiveX component in the registry, so only a few options are shown.
3. Type the following text to register your control:Regsvr32 /s your_control.OCXReplace 'your_control' with the name of your ActiveX component. This command enables it in the registry and allows you to use it in your software development.

How to Install Gdiplus Dll

1. Download and install the Gdiplus.dll to the C//Windows//System32 folder. Select the overwrite option if there is an existing gdiplus.dll file in the System32 folder.
2. Press the 'R' key plus the Windows key at the same time. This opens the 'Run' function.
3. Type 'regsvr32 gdiplus.dll' in the 'Open' field and click 'OK.' Click 'OK' once the RegSvr32 message appears.

Thursday, June 16, 2011

How to Register DLL Files on 64 Bit

Windows Vista or 7
1. Click 'Start' and type 'cmd' into the 'Search' box and press 'Enter.' The Command Prompt opens.
2. Type 'regsvr32 name.dll' into the Command Prompt and press 'Enter.' Note that 'name.dll' should be replaced with the name of the DLL that you want to register. For example, if you want to register the iexplore.dll, type 'regsvr32 iexplore.dll.'
3. Close the Command Prompt and restart the computer.
Windows XP
4. Click 'Start' and 'Run.' The Run tool opens.
5. Type 'cmd' into the box next to 'Open' and click 'OK.' The Command Prompt opens.
6. Type 'regsvr32 name.dll' into the Command Prompt and press 'Enter.' Note that 'name.dll' should be replaced with the name of the DLL that you want to register. For example, if you want to register the iexplore.dll, type 'regsvr32 iexplore.dll.'
7. Close the Command Prompt and restart the computer.

How to Register a 16 Bit OCX

1. Click 'Start,' then 'Run.'
2. Type a command of the form:regsvr c:\windows\control.ocxwhere 'c:\windows\control.ocx' is the path and filename of the OCX file you want to register.
3. Press 'Enter.' Your file should be registered successfully, but the registry program may return an error complaining that there has been an 'Invalid access to memory location.' If this happens, read on.
4. Right-click on 'My Computer' and click 'Properties.' Select the 'Advanced' tab, then click 'Settings' in the 'Performance' section.
5. Click the 'Data Execution Prevention' tab and select the 'Turn on DEP for essential Windows programs and services only' option. Press 'OK' and reboot if prompted. Repeat steps one through three--your problem should be resolved.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

How to Find and Replace a Missing or Damaged DLL File

1. Open a Web browser on your computer, then point your browser to a DLL browsing, search and download site such as DLL-Downloads, afreeDLL or DLL-files.
2. Search the website for the specific DLL file(s) you need. You can search using a variety of methods, such as typing in the name of the DLL file completely or viewing DLLs by categories that are organized by how the file name starts.
3. Download the file and any additional files attached with it to your computer. Many may come with instructions or something else that will assist you with installing the file and putting it in its appropriate locations. In some cases the directions will be on the site itself as you download the file, so keep the pages open just in case.
4. Install the DLL or place it in the folder where it belongs. If you are replacing a broken DLL, replace the file that currently exists. As each DLL is different, its installation process may vary, so consult the specific instructions before moving too far ahead.
5. Test the DLL installation by attempting to recreate any errors you experienced before, such as by running a program or process that resulted in the error messages. If done correctly, there should be no more errors. If the error came as a result of multiple DLL errors, you may need to repeat the above process for more than one file.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

How to Fix a Rundll Error Module

1. Click the 'Start' button and then click the 'Run' option.
2. Type 'msconfig' into the menu and then press the 'Enter' button.
3. Click the 'Startup' tab, then uncheck the box next to the 'cdaengine0400.dll' entry.
4. Click the 'Apply' button and then click the 'OK' button.
5. Restart your computer to disable the error message.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

How to Fix Runtime Error 153 With Registry Patrol

1. Click 'Start' and select 'Programs.'
2. Open the 'Registry Patrol' program.
3. Click the 'Scan' button to scan your registry for issues.
4. Click 'Repair' when the scan is complete to remove the found faulty entries, resolving the runtime 153 issue.

How to Repair a System File

1. Download a replacement file for your system on another computer. DLL Files and DLL Download System both have system files that can be downloaded for free (see 'Resources'.) Click on the first letter of the file name to view the list of files that begin with that letter, and then select the name of the DLL file that you need to download from the list.
2. Unzip the contents of the file. The file is zipped when downloaded. To unzip the file, go to the 'Downloads' folder of your system, right-click the file name and choose 'Extract.'
3. Transfer the unzipped file contents to an external storage device, like a flash drive or external hard drive. To transfer the file, plug the device into a USB port of the computer, go to the 'Start' menu, then go to 'My Computer' or 'Computer' and double-click the device to open it. Return to My Computer or Computer and open the folder on the hard drive where the unzipped file is stored. Drag the main file with the DLL extension from the folder on the hard drive to the external storage device.
4. Power on your computer and hold down the 'F8' key while the system boots up if you cannot boot the computer in standard mode. This boots the computer into safe mode, which requires fewer system files than standard mode, and is usually still available when the computer won't boot as normal.
5. Open the 'Start' menu of the computer and choose 'Computer' or 'My Computer' from the menu. Double-click the 'C:' drive and then the 'Windows' folder to open it on the screen.
6. Search the folder for the file that needs to be replaced. To search the folder, type the name of the file in the search box at the top of the screen and press 'Enter.' When the file appears in the search box, click on the file to show the path name of the file in the navigation bar of the screen.
7. Click on the system file that you are trying to repair and press 'Delete.' You may be asked to enter your administrator password. Enter the password if you have one. If you didn't create an administrator password, leave the space blank and click the 'OK' button.
8. Plug the external storage device you have saved the replacement file on into the computer. Open the folder for the external device. Drag the replacement file into the system folder.

Saturday, June 11, 2011

How to Replace MSGina.dll

1. Open your web browser and navigate to the download location for a free copy of msgina.dll. A link to a reliable location can be found in Resources.
2. Click the download link and, when prompted, click the 'Save File' button to save it to your computer. Take note of the directory to which the file is saved.
3. Double-click the 'My Computer' icon and explore the file system to find the Windows system folder. The exact location of this folder varies by Windows version. It can be found at 'C:\Windows\System32' in 32-bit Windows XP and Vista, 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64' in 64-bit Windows XP and Vista, 'C:\WINNT\System32' in Windows 2000 and NT and 'C:\Windows\System' in Windows 95, 98 and ME.
4. Drag and drop the msgina.dll file you downloaded into the system folder you opened in the previous step. If a version of msgina.dll already exists in the folder, you'll be prompted to replace the existing file. Click 'Yes' if this happens.
5. Reboot the computer. Windows will recognize the new msgina.dll file upon bootup.

How to Fix a DNS Error in Vista

1. Push the 'Windows' key + 'R' on your keyboard. This loads a 'Run' box.
2. Type 'CMD' without the quotes. This loads your command prompt.
3. Press the 'OK' button.
4. Type 'Ipconfig /flushdns' without the quotes.
5. Press 'Enter' to execute the command. Close the command prompt once you see the message, 'Successfully flushed the DNS resolver cache'.

How to Repair an .XML File

1. Download the program FileRestore Professional to repair your corrupted XML files. Install and open the program; choose the 'C:/' drive from the drive selection screen. The program will scan the hard drive for XML files that have been damaged and will repair them.
2. Repair your XML files using the program ICE ECC. You can download this program online for free. Once installed, run the program. Select the kind of file you want to repair, in this case the XML file. The ICE ECC program will scan the computer for damaged XML files and repair them.
3. Use the program Unstoppable Copier to fix corrupted XML files. This is a freeware program you can download for no cost. Install and open the program. From the drive selection menu, choose the hard drive. Unstoppable Copier will scan the drive and locate corrupted files, including XML files. The program will repair the files and restore them to your hard drive.

Friday, June 10, 2011

How to Repair Winlogon.exe

1. Download and install RegSeeker (see link in Resources section). Open and run the 'RegSeek.zip' file to complete the installation. Open RegSeeker, and click 'Clean the Registry.' Allow the cleaning process to repair all registry errors, including the winlogon.exe error. Restart your system.
2. Download and install the trial version of TweakNow RegCleaner (see link in Resources section). Run the setup, and finish the installation. Open TweakNow RegCleaner. Place a check in the boxes next to 'Clean Registry' and 'Clean traces of your computer.' Click 'Analyze' to repair winlogon.exe and all other registry errors.
3. Download and install Argente Registry Cleaner (see link in Resources section). Run the 'Registry Cleaner.zip' file and finish the installation. Open Argente Registry Cleaner, and scan your registry for the winlogon.exe errors. Click the 'Repair' option.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

How to Allow Web Sites to Use Active X Controls

1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Select 'Tools' and then' Internet Options' from Internet Explorer's menu bar.
3. Open the 'Security' tab of the 'Internet Options' window.
4. Select 'Custom Level.' Select 'Enable' for the entry 'ActiveX Control and Plug-ins.' Confirm the action.
5. Select 'Apply.' Select 'OK' to save the changes. The next time you visit a website that needs ActiveX controls to run, a pop-up window will prompt you to allow or cancel the action. Select 'Allow' on this pop-up to install ActiveX controls for the particular site.

How to Do a Winsock Reset

1. Click on the 'Start' button. Click 'Run.' Type the word 'cmd' in the open box. When the DOS screen comes up, type 'netsh winsock reset.' Press 'Enter.' Type 'exit' to close the DOS window and go back to Windows.
2. Restart the computer. Check to see if the problem is resolved. If it isn't, open the Windows Registry. Click 'Start' and type 'Run.' Type 'regedit' in the open box.
3. Select 'File' from the menu. Click 'Export.' Choose a location to export the Registry to. Name the exported file 'backup.reg.'
4. Choose the key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.' Click the plus sign to expand the key. Click the key 'System' and expand it. Navigate to 'CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock.' Right-click the 'Winsock' key and select 'Delete.' Click 'Yes' to confirm the deletion.
5. Navigate to 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winsock2.' Right-click the 'Winsock2' key and delete it. Click 'Yes' to confirm. Exit the Registry Editor. Find the file 'backup.reg' that you exported and save it to a CD or disk. Restart the computer.
6. Right-click 'My Network Places' on the desktop. Right-click the network connection icon. Click 'Properties.' Click 'Install,' 'Protocol' and 'Add.' Click 'Have Disk' and type in 'c:\windows\inf.' Click 'OK.'
7. Choose 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)' from the list of available protocols. If it does not appear, click 'Start' and choose 'Search.' Check the options to search system folders, hidden files and folders, and subfolders. Search for the file 'nettcpip.inf.' Click 'Install.' Restart the computer.

How to Troubleshoot an Adobe Runtime Error

1. Close other programs you are running at the same time. These programs take up RAM and slow down your Adobe software. Most Adobe programs need a good deal of RAM, so when the RAM runs out your program shuts down and a Runtime Error message appears.
2. Free up space on your hard drive. You often need several hundred megabytes of space on your hard drive just to run the program smoothly. If your hard drive is almost completely full, delete some programs and files. Click the 'Start' button, followed by 'Control Panel.' Select 'Add or Remove Programs' ('Programs' in newer versions of Windows), click a program you no longer use, choose 'Delete' and the program is deleted from your hard drive, clearing room for the Adobe software to run smoother.
3. Run an anti-virus software scan. Sometimes a virus or malware on your system can cause the Runtime Error. Running a full system scan can catch the virus and remove it. You can purchase a complete virus software such as Norton or McAfee, or download one for free from CNET.com or PCWorld.com. Launch the software (it is either found on the desktop or on the 'Start' menu), select the 'C:' drive as the area you want to scan, then click 'Full Scan' (or just 'Scan'). The software scans the computer for any viruses or malware. Once complete select 'Remove All' and all of the infected files are removed from your computer.
4. Close your Adobe program, power down the computer, then restart the computer and launch the software. Sometimes the program can boot incorrectly and cause Runtime Errors while in use.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

How to Register Comdlg OCX

1. Open a Command Prompt. Click on 'Start' and then 'Run' for Windows XP or an earlier version of the operating system. Enter the text 'cmd' (no quotes) and press 'Enter.'Click on the Windows logo and point to 'All Programs' for Windows Vista or Windows 7. Click on 'Accessories' and then right-click on 'Command Prompt.' Select 'Run as Administrator.'
2. Enter the command 'regsvr32 %SystemRoot%\comdlg32.ocx,' where '%SystemRoot%' is the full path to your Windows system folder ('C:\Windows\System32' is a common system folder for Vista computers, for instance).
3. Wait for the message that the registration succeeded. Type 'exit' and press 'Enter' to close the Command Prompt. Restart Windows and ensure that the system changes are complete.

How to fix the Apache Error: Too many open files

1. Edit the limits.conf file
nano -w /etc/security/limits.conf
2. Change (or add) the last two lines
* soft nofile 32768
* hard nofile 32768
3. Restart APACHE
/sbin/service httpd restart

How to Get the TV to Get Off the ATamp;T U

1. Wait for at least an hour if the television displays a gear cog-like icon on the U-verse screen. It's likely software being downloaded to the U-verse box. You can verify that the cog is related to U-verse by pressing the 'Input' or 'Source' button on your television remote until another source, like a DVD player, is displayed.
2. Unplug the U-verse box if the cog remains on the screen for longer than an hour. Wait two minutes and plug the U-verse box back into the wall outlet. Check the screen again. The U-verse cog should be gone and normal programming should be available.
3. Unplug the U-verse box, wait two minutes and plug it back in again if you see a red 'X' and a message saying 'Client Initialization Error' or 'Diagnostic Info' on the screen when trying to view U-verse. These are communication errors that mean the system is having problems obtaining a stream.
4. Unplug the residential gateway, wait two minutes and plug it back in again if you continue to have error-based screen messages and want to get off them and return to programming. The residential gateway is distinct from the U-verse box and is the element managing the Internet traffic.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

How to Install Msvcr71.dll

1. Download and save the msvcr71.dll file to the System32 folder (see Resources). Navigate the following folder path to locate the System32 folder:C:/Windows/System32
2. Click 'Yes' or 'Confirm' if the prompt asks if you are sure you want to replace or reinstall the msvcr71.dll file.
3. Press 'R + Windows key.'
4. Type 'regsvr32 msvcr71.dll' in the dialog box and press Enter. This registers and updates the file.

How to Fix a Windows XP DLL

Reinstall Software
1. Examine the message produced by the DLL error. Click on 'Start,' then 'Control Panel.' Click on 'Classic View' in the left column if applicable.
2. Double-click 'Add/Remove Programs.' Double-click the program that is experiencing the error and uninstall it.
3. Restart the computer. Start the program's installer by double-clicking on the EXE file or inserting the installation disk. Follow the onscreen prompts to reinstall the program.
Update Windows
4. Click on 'Start,' then 'Control Panel.' Click on 'Classic View' in the left column if applicable.
5. Double-click 'Windows Update.' Allow Windows Update to install all critical updates.
6. Restart the computer if prompted. Continue to install updates until your computer has the latest service pack, hotfixes and other security updates.
Use System Restore
7. Log in to an administrator-level account.
8. Click on 'Start,' 'All Programs,' 'Accessories,' 'System Tools' and 'System Restore.'
9. Choose the most recent restore point created prior to experiencing DLL errors. Click 'Next.' Click 'OK.'
10. Click 'Next' to confirm that you wish to perform a system restore.
11. Log in to an administrator-level account after the computer restarts. Click 'OK.'

How to Replace Gdi32.dll

1. There are two methods to replace your GDI. The first method is manual. Begin by downloading the gdi32.dll. Shut down your computer. Boot into safe mode by repeatedly tapping the F8 button while booting your computer. When your computer boots into safe mode, search the 'C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386' folder in your computer and find the 'gdi32.dll' file and rename it 'gdi32.dll.old' by right-clicking the file and selecting rename. Cut and paste the newly downloaded 'gdi32.dll' to where you found the old one. Shut down your computer.
2. Reboot once again but make sure your Windows XP Install CD is in your optical drive. When your system bios appears, click either F10 or F12 to enter boot options. Choose your CD-ROM drive where you just entered your XP install disc. When you are greeted with the welcome screen, press the 'R' key to enter the recovery console. When the command prompt appears, type:COPY 'C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386\Gdi32.dll' 'C:\Windows\System32\Gdi32.dll'Press enter to confirm and reboot one more time to complete the process.
3. The automatic procedure for replacing your gdi32.dll file is very simple. Download the self-extracting file and double-click it. Follow the on-screen instructions and you will complete the automatic process. Your computer will reboot automatically and, like magic, you have upgraded and replaced your gdi32.dll file.

Monday, June 6, 2011

How to Fix Adobe Reader Failure

1. Press the Windows key and select 'Control Panel.'
2. Click the 'Add/Remove Programs' or 'Uninstall a Program' icon.
3. Locate the Adobe Reader under the list of your applications. Select 'Adobe Reader' and click 'Change.'
4. Click 'Next' after the Adobe setup prompt appears. Click 'Next' and click 'Repair.'
5. Click 'Next' again, then click 'Install.' This will repair the faulty version of Adobe Reader on your system.
6. Open Adobe Reader and click 'Help.' Click 'Check for Updates Now.'

Sunday, June 5, 2011

How to Remove Regsvr.exe

1. Turn off System Restore if the operating system of the infected computer is either Windows Me or Windows XP. To turn off System Restore within Windows Me, click 'Start,' 'Settings' and 'Control Panel.' Double-click on the 'System' icon and select 'File System' from the 'Performance' tab. Left-click on the 'Troubleshooting' tab and check the 'Disable System Restore' box. Click 'OK'. To turn off System Restore within Windows XP, log in as an administrator and click 'Start.' Right-click on 'My Computer' and select 'Properties' from the shortcut menu. Check the 'Turn off System Restore' option for each drive on the 'System Restore' tab. Click 'Apply' and 'Yes' to confirm when prompted. Click 'OK.'
2. Restart the computer in safe mode and log in as an administrator. Press 'F8' after the first beep occurs during startup, before the display of the Microsoft Windows logo. Select the first option to run 'Windows in Safe Mode' from the selection menu.
3. Remove any regsvr program files from the computer. Go to 'Start,' 'Control Panel' and 'Add/Remove Programs.' Remove any programs referencing regsvr. If none is listed, continue to Step 4.
4. Use the Windows Search tool to determine if 'regsvr.exe' exists on the hard drive. Go to 'Start,' 'Search' and 'All Files and Folders.' Type 'regsvr.exe' in the 'All or Part of the File Name' section. Select 'All Local Hard Drives' from the 'Look in:' drop-down list for the best results. Click 'Search.' Repeat this process for 'new folder.exe' and 'autorun.inf.'
5. Right click on the 'autorun.inf' file, select 'Properties,' remove the check from the read only option, click 'Apply' and click 'OK'.
6. Right click on the 'autorun.inf' file, select 'Open With' and 'Notepad.' Delete all of the contents of the file and save.
7. Right click on the 'autorun.inf' file, select 'Properties,' check the box for the read only option, click 'Apply' and click 'OK'. This will prevent the virus from accessing the file.
8. Use the Windows Task Manager to end any regsvr.exe processes that are running. Press 'Ctrl,' 'Alt' and 'Delete' to open Task Manager. Click 'regsvr.exe' within the 'Processes' tab and click 'End Process.' Do the same with 'new folder.exe.'
9. Click on 'Start' and 'Run,' type 'msconfig' and press 'Enter.' Remove checkmarks next to any regsvr entries on the 'Startup' tab. Save changes and exit to the desktop.
10. Click on 'Start,' 'Control Panel' and 'Scheduled Tasks.' Right-click on the 'At1' task and select 'Delete.'
11. Click on 'Start' and 'Run,' type 'regedit' and press 'Enter.' Press 'Ctrl' and 'F,' type 'regsvr.exe' in the search field and delete all related entries.
12. Locate the entry 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon' and modify the entry 'Shell = Explorer.exe regsvr.exe' by deleting the 'regsvr.exe' value from the entry.
13. Double click on 'My Computer' and the 'C:' drive. Click on 'Folder Options' and access the 'View' tab. Activate the radio button to view hidden files and folders. Click 'Apply' and 'OK.'
14. Use the Windows Search tool to locate 'regsvr.exe'. Go to 'Start,' 'Search' and 'All Files and Folders.' Type 'regsvr.exe' in the 'All or Part of the File Name' section. Select 'All Local Hard Drives' from the 'Look in:' drop-down list for the best results. Click 'Search.' Right click on each occurrence of the file and select 'Delete' from the shortcut menu. Repeat this process for 'new folder.exe' and 'autorun.inf.'
15. Reboot the PC.
16. Repeat the steps above if regsvr.exe still resides on the computer, or try using a free automatic removal program from Trend Micro or AVG listed in References. If the files have been successfully removed, System Restore may be reactivated. To turn on System Restore within Windows Me, click 'Start,' 'Settings' and 'Control Panel.' Double-click on the 'System' icon and select 'File System' from the 'Performance' tab. Left-click on the 'Troubleshooting' tab and remove the check from the 'Disable System Restore' box. Click 'OK'. To turn on System Restore within Windows XP, log in as an administrator and click 'Start.' Right-click on 'My Computer' and select 'Properties' from the shortcut menu. Check the 'Turn on System Restore' option for each drive on the 'System Restore' tab. Left-click 'Apply' and 'Yes' to confirm when prompted. Click 'OK.'

Saturday, June 4, 2011

How to Reinstall Urlmon.dll

1. Go to the free DLL download website and click 'Download urlmon.dll.'
2. Click 'Save' in the confirmation pop-up, navigate to the location on your hard drive where you want to save the file and click 'Save' to begin the download.
3. Right-click the saved file and select 'Copy.' Go to the 'Start' menu, click 'Computer' or 'My Computer,' double-click the 'C:' drive, double-click the 'Windows' folder and then the 'System32' folder. Right-click anywhere in a blank space and select 'Paste.'
4. Go to the 'Start' menu, type 'run' in the 'Start Search' box and hit 'Enter.' (Windows XP users: Go to the 'Start' menu and click 'Run.') Type the following command in the search field and hit 'Enter' to register the DLL:Regsvr32 'C:\Windows\System32\urlmon.dll'Click 'Yes' in the pop-up to confirm the registration.
5. Restart your computer.

How to Replace Ole32.dll

1. Open your Web browser. Navigate to a site where you can download a free, working copy of ole32.dll. You can find a link to one of these download locations in the Resources section below.
2. Click the download link and follow the on-screen prompts to save the file to your hard drive. Once the download has completed, double-click the file to open it in the program your computer uses to open ZIP files. Click the 'Extract' or 'Unzip' button and follow the on-screen prompts to extract the file to your computer's desktop.
3. Double-click the 'My Computer' icon and navigate to your computer's Windows system folder. This can be found at 'C:\Windows\System32' in 32-bit XP and Vista, 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64' in 64-bit XP and Vista, 'C:\WINNT\System32' in Windows 2000 and NT and 'C:\Windows\System' in Windows 95, 98 and ME.
4. Drag the ole32.dll file on your desktop into the system folder. You might see a dialog box that says an existing file of the same name is already in the folder. If you see this, choose the option to replace the file.
5. Restart Windows. There are no other special installation steps, but Windows won't recognize the new .dll until after you reboot.

Thursday, June 2, 2011

How to Use GdiPlus

1. Click 'Start,' 'All Programs,' and navigate to a program that uses graphic images, such as 'Microsoft Paint,' 'Image Editor' or a similar program.
2. Open the program and click 'File,' 'Open.' Select an image to import into the program. Alternatively, you can click the 'Text' tool and type out the desired text.
3. Complete the typing of the text or importing of the image. Once the image has finished importing and typing the text is completed, the GdiPlus.dll file will snap into action. The GdiPlus.dll file enables the monitor to detect and display the image of the document correctly. This will also hold true if you print the document by clicking 'File' and 'Print.'

How to Register Msi.dll

1. Log into your computer under an account that is authorized to make system changes. Go to 'Start > Run' and enter 'cmd.' Hit 'OK' to launch the Command Prompt black box.
2. Type in the following command: 'cd %windir%\system32.' Hit 'Enter.'
3. Type in the following command: 'attrib -r -s -h dllcache.' Hit 'Enter.'
4. Type in the following command: 'ren msi.dll msi.old.' Hit 'Enter.'
5. Type in the following command: 'ren msiexec.exe msiexec.old.' Hit 'Enter.'
6. Type in the following command: 'ren msihnd.dll msihnd.old.' Hit 'Enter.'
7. Type in the following command: 'exit.' Hit 'Enter.'
8. Close the Command Prompt.
9. Restart the computer and log back in as the Administrator.

How to Identify DLL Files

1. Click the Windows “Start” button.
2. Type “*.dll” without quotes into the search input box.
3. Click the “Search Everywhere” link to identify all files with the file extension of DLL on the computer. The Search Results interface will open with the list of DLL files.
4. Right-click on one of the listed DLL files and click “Open File Location” to open Windows Explorer to the exact DLL file location within the file system.

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