How to Fix Empty Registry Keys

1. Download CCleaner free (see resources), and install it on your computer.
2. Launch your program from the location in which you saved it during installation, and click the 'Registry' button on the left panel.
3. Click 'Scan for issues.' CCleaner will search the registry for leftover entries that are of no use to your computer. When the scan is complete, the detected issues will be displayed.
4. Click 'Fix selected issues,' and then click 'Yes' to back up your registry. Type in a name for your backup, and click 'Save.' Its always important to back up your registry so you have a restore point you can revert to.
5. Click 'Fix all Selected Issues,' and then click 'OK' to remove the empty registry keys.

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How to Fix DLL in Vista

Download DLL
1. Go to one of the following websites: afreeDLL, DLL-files or DLL-Downloads (see Resources).
2. Type the name of the file you want to fix into the 'Search' box.
3. Double-click on the file you want to fix and select the folder 'C:\Windows\System32' from the left pane of the 'Save As' window. It is critical that you select this exact folder.
4. Click 'Save As.'
Reinstall DLL
5. Click on the 'Start' menu and type 'Run' into the 'Start Search' box and press 'Enter.' The Run box opens.
6. Type 'regsvr32 name.dll' (without the quotation marks) into the Run dialog box, replacing 'name' with the name of the DLL you want to fix. Click 'OK.'
7. Restart your computer.

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How to Fix Register Errors

Registry Fix for PC
1. Back up your registry. Deleting program files and folders can cause your computer to malfunction, but a backup can restore your registry back to a working condition. Click 'Start,' 'Run' and type 'regedit.' Click the folder you wish to edit, and click the subkey to highlight it.
2. Click 'File' at the top of the window, and click 'Export' from the drop-down menu. Export the file to your desktop by clicking 'Save.'
3. Click the 'Start' button, then 'Search.' Type 'regedit' in the search bar and press the 'Return' key on your computer. Search for previously uninstalled program folders, and right-click the folder to display the pop-up menu. Click 'Delete' to remove the folder.
4. Restart your computer.
5. Download registry cleaner software. This software is widely available for free on the Internet (see References below for an example). Install the software and follow the onscreen instructions to organize your registry.
Registry Fix for Mac
6. Run Disk Utility. Click 'Go' at the top of your screen, and click 'Applications.' Scroll down to 'Utilities' and double-click 'Disk Utility.'
7. Click 'Repair Disk Permissions.' This process scans your hard drive and repairs file permissions and file systems. The length of time it takes to complete the repair depends on the size of your hard drive.
8. Restart your computer after completion.

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How to Fix Msgina.dll

1. Use one of the free DLL-download Web pages listed in the Resource to get a copy of the Msgina.dll for your computer.
2. Right-click the downloaded DLL file, or double-click the file first to unzip it if it comes in an archived format, and select 'Copy.' Click the 'Start' menu, select 'Computer,' open the 'C:' drive, double-click the 'Windows' folder and open the 'System32' folder. Press the 'Ctrl' and 'V' keys at the same time to paste the file into the folder.
3. Click the 'Start' menu, type 'run' in the 'Start Search' box and press 'Enter.' Type the following string in the search field:'Regsvr32 'C:\Windows\System32\Msgina.dll'Press 'Enter' to register the DLL. Click 'Yes' in the pop-up box to confirm the registration.
4. Restart your PC.

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How to Stop Rundll Errors

1. Take note of the last file name of the process creating the error that ends in 'DLL.'
2. Click the Windows desktop 'Start' button. Type 'command' (without quotes) into the 'Search' text box. The DOS box will open. Type 'services:msc' (without quotes) into the DOS box. Press the 'Enter' key.
3. Choose the DLL process from the first step and right-click the service. Select the 'Stop' button.
4. Type 'regedit' into the DOS box to run the Microsoft registry editor. Go to the Rundll registry key by typing the following into the 'Search' field box: 'Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
5. Select the key that appears, and ensure that the value connected to the key ends with the same DLL name as in Step 1. Click the value and select 'Delete' if it matches.
6. Reboot your computer system and the 'Rundll' error will be fixed.

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How do I Fix Error 132 on Wow?

1. Make a copy of the "nvd3dumx.dll" file on your hard drive (if you're using an Nvidia card) and rename it "nvd3dum.dll", then put it into the same folder. Do not alter the original file or rename it.
2. Reinstall WoW, making sure you delete your cache and preferences when you remove it from your system. Third party UIs (User Interfaces) can cause problems on certain systems.
3. Check the temperature of your hardware; overheating can cause the error. Make sure the inside of your case has proper airflow, is free of dust and that all fans are working properly.
4. Update to the latest video and audio drivers available.
5. Close any background applications that are running, such as antivirus programs and chat clients.
6. Stop using any USB sound devices, even if you're not using them in WoW; just unplug them. If that doesn't work, try disabling sound altogether.

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How to Reinstall GrooveNew.dll

1. Download the appropriate Service Pack installer file from the Microsoft website (see Resources.) The download will take between 30 minutes and two hours, depending on the speed of your connection. You will be notified when the download has finished.
2. Double-click the installer file once it has finished downloading.
3. Accept the Microsoft Software License Terms, and then click 'Continue.'
4. Click 'Next' until the automatic installation starts. Once you are notified that the process is complete, restart your computer.

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How to Fix a DLL File on My Computer

1. Download and run DLL-repair software. These programs automatically seek out and replace malfunctioning or missing DLL files, and will delete any unnecessary DLL files that may exist as a result of spyware or malware. You can download programs dedicated to fixing DLL issues free of charge at dll-error.com or CNet.com.
2. Reinstall the corrupt or missing DLL files. If the corrupt DLL files were originally installed during the installation of a particular type of software, copy them from the software source disk and paste them into the directory of the corrupt or missing DLL files. Click 'Yes' or 'Yes to All' when prompted to choose whether you wish to replace existing DLL files.
3. Reinstall Windows. This will return all DLL files to their default status and erase any corrupt DLL files on your system.

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How to Install Dwmapi Dll

1. Use the free DLL download Web pages in the Resources to download the Dwmapi.dll file to your PC.
2. Click the saved Dwmapi.dll file and press 'Ctrl' and 'C' at the same time. Go to the 'Start' menu, select 'My Computer,' open the 'C:' drive, double-click the 'Windows' folder and, finally, open the 'System32' folder. Press 'Ctrl' and 'V' at the same time to drop the file.
3. Go to the 'Start' menu, type 'Run' in the 'Start Search' box and press 'Enter.' Type 'Regsvr32 'C:\Windows\System32\Dwmapi.dll' in the 'Run' window and click 'OK' to register the DLL. Click 'Yes' in the pop-up to confirm the registration of a new DLL.
4. Restart your computer.

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How to Register an OCX on 64

1. Press the 'Windows' button on your keyboard to access your 'Start' menu.
2. Click 'All Programs,' 'Accessories,' then right-click the icon that says 'Command Prompt' and select the option, 'Run as Administrator.'
3. Type this command into the command prompt, 'Regsv32 <OCX>' and then press 'Enter.' Wait for a message to appear that says your OCX has registered.
4. Restart your computer to complete the OCX registration process, if you prompted to do so.

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How to Fix Outlook When the Msvcr80.Dll Cannot Be Found

1. Click "Start," then "Run."
2. Type "regedit" (without quotes) and press "Enter." The Registry Editor will appear. The nested folders in the left pane represent registry "keys," and clicking on a key will bring up one or more editable values in the right pane.
3. Navigate to the "Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Office\Outlook\Addins\" key and click on it. A list of Outlook add-ins will appear below.
4. Find the add-in that's causing the problem. This may require some trial and error, but you can make an educated guess: This problem is known to be caused by various Norton security add-ins and also by the "eDataSecurity" add-in sometimes installed on Acer computers.
5. Disable an add-in by clicking on it, then double-clicking on the "LoadBehavior" value in the right pane. Enter a zero in the "Value data" field and press "OK." Close the Registry Editor.
6. Click the Start Menu and navigate to the following path: "All Programs" -> "Microsoft Office" -> "Microsoft Office Tools" -> "Microsoft Office Diagnostics." Follow the on-screen instructions to run Microsoft Office Diagnostics. This utility will repair the Outlook configuration files damaged by the add-in, and since you disabled the add-in above, the files will remain healthy. When the Diagnostics process is complete, Outlook should run normally.

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How to Reinstall MSOE.DLL

1. Click 'Start' and type 'sfc /scannow' into the search field.
2. Press 'Enter.' This opens the 'Windows File Protection' window.
3. Wait for the 'Windows File Protection' application to scan for corrupt DLL files. Once it finds that your MSOE.DLL file is missing or corrupt, it will reinstall it for you. Follow any prompts to reinstall it and reboot your computer once you have received the completion message.

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How to Install Oleaut32.Dll

1. Browse the Web to a site from which you can download oleaut32.dll. You can find a link to one download location in the Resources section below.
2. Click the download link and save the file to your computer. Locate it on your computer and double-click the file. It will open either in Winzip or your default unzipping utility. Click the 'Extract' button, select your computer's desktop as the file destination and click the 'Open' button. This will extract oleaut32.dll to your desktop.
3. Right-click the 'Start' button in Windows and select 'Explore' from the pop-up options. When the Windows Explorer window opens, browse through the left panel to find your Windows system folder. Look for 'C:\WindowsSysWOW64' if you're using a 64-bit copy of Windows XP or Windows Vista, and look for 'C:\Windows\System32' if you're using a 32-bit version of these operating systems. If you're using Windows 2000 or NT, look for 'C:\WINNT\System32.' For Windows 95, 98 and ME, you should look for 'C:\Windows\System.' When you find the system folder, left-click it once to display its contents in the right panel of Explorer.
4. Drag the oleaut32.dll file that you extracted to your desktop into the right panel of Explorer.
5. Restart your computer. The changes will take effect immediately upon boot-up.

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How to Repair Flash Player ActiveX

1. Open Microsoft Internet Explorer. Click on the Windows Start Menu and click on 'Internet Explorer.' The Web browser will launch.
2. Go to the official Adobe website and download the latest version of Adobe Flash Player. Click on the 'Download Now' button. A yellow bar will appear in Internet Explorer asking you to confirm installation of the Adobe Flash Player ActiveX control.
3. Right-click on the bar and choose the 'Install This Add-on for All Users on This Computer' option. A box will appear.
4. Click the 'Install' button in the box. Accept the license agreement and click 'Install.'
5. Close and reopen Internet Explorer.

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How to Access Snapshot Viewer ActiveX

1. Launch Windows Explorer, click the 'Tools' menu and choose 'Folder Options...'
2. Select the 'View' tab, click the radio button that corresponds to 'Show hidden files and folders' and click 'OK.'
3. Click the 'Start' button, type 'SnapView.ocx' in the 'Start Search' text field and press 'Enter.' Scroll through the list of results and locate the 'snapview.ocx' file. This is the Snapshot Viewer ActiveX control.
4. Click the 'Start' button, type '.snp' and press 'Enter.' A list of files Snapshot Viewer files with '.snp' file extension will display, if there are existing ones in your system.
5. Double-click any '.snp' file to launch the Snapshot Viewer control.

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How to Remove Plugins from Internet Explorer Program Download

1. Launch Internet Explorer and click the 'Tools' for IE 7 or 'Safety' for IE 8 menu on the top of your Web browser. Select 'Manage Add-ons' to launch the IE plug-in management console.
2. Select 'All add-ons' under 'Show.' You should see a list of Internet Explorer's ActiveX applications and browser add-ons such as toolbars.
3. Select the plug-in you want to remove and click 'Disable' to deactivate it from Internet Explorer. Repeat the same process to disable additional plug-ins. Restart your Web browser. If you want to remove the plug-in completely from IE and your computer, click the Windows 'Start' menu and click the 'Control Panel.'
4. Click 'Program and Features' under 'Programs' to launch the programs console if you are using Windows Vista or 7. For Windows XP users, launch the programs console by double-clicking 'Add or Remove Programs.'
5. Scroll through the programs console and click the IE plug-in you want to remove and click 'Remove/Uninstall.' Click 'OK' to confirm and remove the application. Repeat this same process to remove additional plug-ins. Restart your Web browser.

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How to Repair Msgina.dll

1. Download and save the msgina.dll file (see Resources).
2. Search for the location of the corrupt msgina.dll file. Click 'Start' and click 'Search' if you are using XP. Type 'msgina.dll' in the 'All or part of file name' dialog box. Press 'Enter.' Right-click the file and click 'Properties.' Note the location of the file.
3. Click 'Start' and click 'Computer' if you are using Vista or Windows 7. Type 'msgina.dll' in the 'Search' field. Press 'Enter.' Right-click the file and click 'Properties.' Note the location of the file.
4. Open the folder where the msgina.dll file is located. Drag the downloaded msgina.dll file on your desktop to the folder. Click 'Yes' when asked if you want to replace the existing msgina.dll file.

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How to Delete a Running Dll

1. Write down the name of the DLL file. If your antivirus software detected it, you can locate the name in your antiviruses scan log.
2. Power down your computer, wait 30 seconds, then power it back on.
3. Push the 'F8' key on your keyboard repeatedly as your computer powers on, this will allow you to choose the boot up mode of your computer.
4. Choose 'Safe Mode' when prompted to choose a boot up mode.
5. Click the 'Start' button located on your desktop, then on the 'Search' shortcut located in the Start menu.
6. Choose to search 'All Files and Folders' when prompted, then type in the name of the DLL file you wish to delete into the search box. This will cause the file to display in the right-hand window pane.
7. Right-click on the DLL file and choose 'Delete.'
8. Close the search window by clicking the red 'X' located in the upper right-hand corner of the search window.
9. Right-click the 'Recycle Bin' located on your desktop and choose 'Empty Recycle Bin' to complete the deletion of the DLL file.

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How to Fix an Adobe Flash Player Installation

1. Click on the Windows 'Start' button and click on the icon of your web browser. This might be Microsoft Internet Explorer, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
2. Visit the official Adobe Flash Player website (see Resources).
3. Click on the 'Download now' button to download the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.
4. Install the player. Internet Explorer users, click on the 'Install' button in the grey dialog box that pops up, wait for the Flash Player installation program to commence, tick the box and agree to the license terms and conditions and click on the 'Install' button. For Firefox, Chrome and other browsers, tick the box and agree to the license terms and conditions and click on the 'Install' button.
5. Restart your web browser.

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How to Update OpenGL Drivers

1. Click on the 'Start' menu and type 'Windows Update' into the 'Start Search' bar.
2. Wait for the 'Windows Update' icon to appear and then click on it to launch the application.
3. Click the 'Check for Updates' button on the left hand pane of the screen and wait for the application to scan for updates to your OpenGL drivers.
4. If an OpenGL driver update is available, check its box and click 'Install Updates' on the right side of the software window. Restart your computer if prompted by Windows.

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mshtml.dll Error in IE8

1. Click 'Start,' 'All Programs' and 'Windows Update.' Alternatively, click 'Start,' type 'Windows Update' into the search field and press 'Enter.'
2. Click 'Check for Updates' and 'Install Updates.' Windows installs a security update designed to fix the problems associated with Mshtml.dll. If this does not solve the problem, continue to the next step.
3. Download Mshtml.dll from one of the several online dynamic link libraries. Save the file in the 'C:\Windows\System32' folder. Alternatively, you can save Mshtml.dll onto your desktop and drag it into the 'C:\Windows\System32' folder.
4. Click 'Start,' type 'cmd' into the search field and press 'Enter.' The Command Prompt opens.
5. Type the following command into the Command Prompt and press 'Enter.'regsvr32 mshtml.dll
6. Close the Command Prompt and restart your computer.

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How to Fix a 3194 Downgrading Error

1. Connect your iPod or iPad to your computer using a USB cable, and open iTunes.
2. Disconnect all other USB devices from the computer.
3. Click “Help” on a PC or click “iTunes” on a Mac.
4. Click “Check for Updates.” According to the Apple website, updating iTunes to the newest version fixes many instances of error code 3194. An updated iTunes account should be compatible with most devices, including older, downgraded versions.
5. Click the Windows “Start” orb, type “Windows Update” into the blank start menu field, click the update icon, and click “Check for Updates.” On a Mac, click the Apple menu, click “Software Update,” and click to install any available updates. Out-of-date operating system firmware can sometimes cause error code 3194.
6. Right-click on any firewalls and anti-virus protection in your system tray and click “Exit” or “Close.” Overzealous security measures can sometimes block iTunes and result in system restore error codes. If this does not fix the problem, you may need to take the device in for maintenance for hardware incompatibility issues.

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How to Restore a Missing Msvcr71.dll

1. Open your Web browser and go to any DLL download site's page for msvcr71.dll. (See Resources for links.) Click on the link labeled 'Download msvcr71.dll,' or something similar. If you are using dll-files.com, ignore the warning regarding advanced computer skills needed---this is merely a ploy to get you to purchase their auto-installation package. For that site, click the 'Download' button and then the link in the window that pops up, to obtain the file.
2. Double-click on the downloaded ZIP file to open it. Right-click on the DLL in the file browser that opens and select 'Copy.'
3. Browse to your computer's system folder. This is C:\Windows\System32 on most versions, and C:\Windows\SysWOW64 on 64-bit operating systems. Paste the copied DLL into this folder, so that Windows can find it next time it's needed. If the site you use gives you the DLL in uncompressed form, the way dlldump.com does, simply save it here instead.
4. Reboot your computer.

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How to Troubleshoot quot;Command and Conquer 2: Tiberian Sunquot;

1. Install 'Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun' from your original game disc, the 'First Decade' compilation or the free Internet download.
2. Navigate to the folder where the game is installed and left click the 'game.exe' file to highlight it. Right-click the highlighted file, then select 'Properties' from the pop-up menu.
3. Click the 'Compatibility' tab, then click the check box next to 'Run this program in compatibility mode for.' Select one of the older versions of Windows, such as 'Windows XP' from the drop-down menu. If you still experience problems, select another version from the drop-down menu and try again.
4. Click 'Apply' and click 'OK' to close the menu. Right-click on the 'game.exe' file and select 'Run as Administrator' from the pop-up menu. The game will start and should now be fully working.
5. Remove your game disc from the DVD drive and check for scratches or dirt. Clean it if you find any irregularities, as any damage or smudges on the disc can lead to the game locking up while trying to load data from it.

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How to Fix Corrupt or Missing Files

Program Files
1. Check the website of the program manufacturer to view any free upgrades to the program. If a free program upgrade is available, click the download link on the page to download the program to your computer. Then go to the “Downloads” folder, double-click the file and follow the directions to install the upgrade. During the installation, all missing program files should be replaced.
2. Uninstall the program that needs the replacement file if no upgrades were available. To uninstall a program, go to the “Start” menu, “Control Panel” and click on “Uninstall a program” or “Add/Remove Programs.” Find the program in the program list, right-click it and click on “Uninstall.”
3. Place the program CD into the CD drive of the computer if you originally installed the program through a CD, and the installation wizard will automatically launch. If you downloaded the program online, go to the folder where the .exe file for the program is stored and double-click the file to launch the installation wizard. Follow the installation wizard screens to reinstall the program, with the missing file, to your system.
System Files
4. Download a copy of the corrupt or missing system file online. System files can be downloaded for free at the .DLL Nerd or DLL-files.com (see Resources.) Save the system file to the desktop of your computer.
5. Restart your computer in safe mode. To start in safe mode, turn on the computer and tap “F8” repeatedly until the “Advanced Boot Options” screen opens. Arrow down to “Safe Mode” and press “Enter.”
6. Click “Start” to open the “Start” menu and click “Computer” or “My Computer.” Enter the name of the system file that it is corrupted and press “Enter.” When the file appears in the search list, right-click it, choose “Properties” and look next to “Location” to see the path to the file.
7. Use the left-pointing arrow to go back to the window that shows all of the computer’s drives. Follow the path that was listed next to “Location” to get to the folder that contains the system file that needs to be replaced.
8. Drag the system file that you downloaded from the desktop of the computer into the folder that contains the old file. Choose “Replace” when asked if you want to replace the file. If the system file is missing and not corrupted, you can simply drag the file into the “Windows” folder on the “C:” drive.

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How to Install DLL Files

1. Find out the full name of the DLL file that you require (for example, esck_001.dll). Write this down in a notepad document or on a piece of paper.
2. Use Google, or some other search engine, to locate the DLL. You can usually find these types of files on DLL collection websites (see Resources).
3. Follow the on-screen steps to download the file to your computer. Save it in an easily accessible location such as your desktop, or your 'My Documents' folder. Make sure not to rename the DLL file when downloading.
4. These files usually come within a .zip document. Right-click on the .zip, and select the option 'extract here.' This will place the .dll file just outside of the .zip file, so that you can access it.
5. Right-click on the .dll file, and select 'cut.'
6. Navigate to your root drive (usually C:), and then to 'Windows' and 'system32.' Anywhere in this folder, right click on the screen, and select 'paste.' This will copy the DLL into the registry folder for Windows.
7.
Go to your start menu, and open the 'Run' program. In the text area, type 'regsvr32' then the path and name of the DLL file you just copied (for example, type 'regsvr32 C://windows/system32/esck_001.dll'). This will open the registry registrar program for Windows, and it will automatically register the DLL that you just copied into the system folder.

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How to Fix an Image Mastering API Error

1. Save your work and restart your computer. Hold down your “F8” key continuously during startup.
2. Select “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” and press “Enter.” This runs Command Prompt in a full window.
3. Type “CD C:\Windows\System32” and press the “Enter” key to make the System32 folder the active directory.
4. Enter each of the commands below one at a time to unregister the Image Mastering API module.Regsvr32 /u /s imapi.dll
Regsvr32 /u /s imapi2.dll
Regsvr32 /u /s imapi2fs.dll
5. Type each command below one at a time to rename the Image Mastering API module files.Ren imapi.dll imapi.bak
Ren imapi2.dll imapi2.bak
Ren imapi2fs.dll imapi2fs.bak
6. Input the following commands individually to run the System File Checker utility to replace the Image Mastering API module files.SFC /scanfile=imapi.dll
SFC /scanfile=imapi2.dll
SFC /scanfile=imapi2fs.dll
7. Type “CD Drivers” and press “Enter” to change the active directory to the Drivers folder.
8. Type “SFC /scanfile=cdrom.sys” and press “Enter” to run the System File Checker on the CDROM.sys file.
9. Type “Shutdown –r –t 01” and press “Enter” to restart the computer.

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How to Repair Office Standard Edition 2003

1. Access the Control Panel by clicking on the Windows Start button. Select it from the right sidebar.
2. Click 'Add or Remove Programs' and then 'Microsoft Office 2003.' Next, click 'Change.'
3. Choose 'Reinstall or Repair' from the resulting dialog box.
4. Click 'Detect and Repair errors in my Office installation' and then 'Install' to start the repair wizard. You may be prompted to insert your installation disc. The Repair wizard will run and search for errors, repairing damaged files from those contained on the CD. Once the wizard is complete, it will close. You may be asked to restart your computer.

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How to Fix Dll Errors in Microsoft

1. Go to one of the numerous Dynamic Link Library, or DLL, online libraries.
2. Click on the particular DLL that is named in the error message. For example, in the error message 'Cannot Load XPConfigSupport.dll,' the named DLL is 'XPConfigSupport.dll.'
3. Click 'Download' and download the DLL to your 'C:\Windows\System32' folder. If you are having trouble doing this, you can always download the DLL to your desktop and then drag the DLL into the 'C:\Windows\System32' folder. To locate the 'C:\Windows\System32' folder, type the name of the folder into the 'Search' box.
4. Click 'Start,' type 'cmd' into the Search box and press 'Enter.' The command prompt will open.
5. Type 'regsvr32 name.dll' into the command prompt and press 'Enter.' The 'name.dll' should be replaced with the name of the DLL that you downloaded. This command will register the DLL.
6. Close the command prompt and restart your computer.

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How to Fix Error 1309

1. Open 'Notepad.'
2. Click 'Format.' Make sure 'Word Wrap' is not selected or enabled.
3. Click 'Open' and then navigate to the folder 'C:\ProgramFiles\MicrosoftOffice2003\Files\Setup.' Scroll through the list of files and select 'PROJPRO.XML.'
4. Search the file for the section 'OCLNCORE.OPC_1033.' Once found, there will be a 'CATCHLEVEL=1' written next to it. Change the 1 to 3 so it reads 'CATCHLEVEL=3
5. Save the file. Make sure it is saved over the original file. This will override the error message 1309 and keep it from appearing.

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How to Run Dll As an App on XP

1. Click 'Start' and click 'Run.'
2. Type 'regsvr32 x:\path\dll.' Replace 'x' with the drive containing the new DLL file, 'path' with the directory in which the file is contained, and 'dll' with the name of the file. For example, type 'regsvr32 d:\sample\mydll.dll' to register a file named 'mydll.dll' located in the 'Sample' directory of the 'd' drive.
3. Press 'Enter' to complete the registration.

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How to Fix Error 1714

1. Press the 'Ctrl'+'Alt'+'Delete' keys to launch 'Task Manager.' Click the 'Processes' tab. Scroll down the list and locate programs that are listed with 'Not Responding' status. Single-click each of them and select 'End Process.'
2. Click the 'Start' menu and select 'All Programs.' Choose 'Windows Update.' Click the option that says 'Check for Updates' on the left pane. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation. Reboot your computer.
3. Click the 'Start' menu and select 'Run.' Type 'MRT' without the quotes and press 'Enter.' This will open 'Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool.' Click 'Next' and choose 'Full Scan.' Follow the on-screen instructions to complete scanning and remove any malware that may have entered your computer.

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How to Get Rid of Mshtml.dll

1. Double-click the 'My Computer' icon and navigate to the system folder for your version of Windows. If you're using a 32-bit version of Windows XP or Vista, you can find this folder at 'C:\Windows\System32.' The system folder for the 64-bit versions of these operating systems is located at 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64.' Windows 2000 and NT users should look for 'C:\WINNT\System32' and Windows ME, 95 and 98 users should look for 'C:\Windows\System.'
2. Browse through the folder's contents for mshtml.dll. When you find this file, right-click it and select 'Delete.' Alternatively, you can drag and drop the file into the Recycle Bin.
3. Click the 'Start' button in Windows and select 'Run' from the Start Menu. When the Run window opens, type 'cmd' in the empty field and click the 'OK' button. This will open the command prompt.
4. Type 'regsvr32 /u C:\Windows\System32\mshtml.dll' if you're using 32-bit XP or Vista. If you're using 64-bit XP or Vista, type 'regsvr32 /u C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshtml.dll' instead. Type 'regsvr32 /u C:\WINNT\System32\mshtml.dll' if you're using NT or 2000, and type 'regsvr32 /u C:\Windows\System\mshtml.dll' if you're using ME, 95 or 98. Press 'Enter' at the end of this line to unregister mshtml.dll from the file system.

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How to Repair Advpack.dll

Updating Windows
1. Click the 'Start' button in Windows, expand the 'All Programs' folder and click the 'Windows Update' icon. Microsoft Internet Explorer will launch; let the page load.
2. Click the 'Express Install' button and wait while Windows searches for updates for your computer.
3. Click the 'Install Updates' button if Windows finds important updates for your machine. The download and installation process may take just a few minutes or more than an hour, depending on your connection speed and which updates were found.
4. Reboot your computer when prompted at the end of the update installation process.
5. Try to replicate the problems you were having with advpack.dll. If problems persist, go to the next section.
Restoring Windows
6. Click the 'Start' button again, expand 'All Programs,' expand 'Accessories' and then expand 'System Tools.' Click the 'System Restore' icon.
7. Click 'Restore my computer to an earlier time' and then click the 'Next' button.
8. Select a restore point from the calendar. All of the bold dates on the calendar represent restore points, and you can move backward and forward through the months by using the arrow buttons on either side. Choose a restore point from before you started experiencing problems with advpack.dll. If you're not sure when the problems started, select the earliest restore point that appears. Click on the bold date to choose it; then click the 'Next' button.
9. Review your chosen restore point on the System Restore confirmation screen; then click 'Next.' In Windows Vista, this button reads 'Finish.'
10. Wait as your computer restores and then reboots. When it starts up again, click 'OK' on the confirmation dialog box that says the restoration was a success.
11. Try to replicate the problem again. If you're still having trouble, proceed to the final section.
Replacing advpack.dll
12. Open your Web browser. Navigate to a site where you can download advpack.dll for free. There are several sites that offer common Windows Dynamic Link Library files for free download, but you can find a direct link to one in the Resources section.
13. Click the download link and save the file to your computer. When it saves, double-click it to open it in the program your computer uses for .zip files. Unzip the advpack.dll file to your computer's desktop.
14. Double-click the 'My Computer' icon; then double-click the 'C:' icon. If you're using Windows 2000 or NT, double-click the 'WINNT' folder; otherwise, double-click the 'Windows' folder. Finally, double-click the System folder, which is 'System32' in Windows 2000, NT and 32-bit XP and Vista. In Windows 95, 98 and Me, it's 'System,' and in 64-bit Windows XP and Vista, it's 'SysWOW64.'
15. Drag the advpack.dll file you extracted to the desktop into the system folder. If you're asked whether or not you would like to replace the original file, click 'Yes.'
16. Reboot your computer so that Windows will load and recognize the new version of the file. If your file was corrupted or missing, this should correct the issue.

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How to Fix a 623 Error Notice

1. Click the 'Start' button from the desktop, then click the 'Control Panel' option.
2. Click the 'Network and Internet Connections' option, then click the 'Network Connections' option.
3. Right-click your VPN connection, then select the 'Properties' option. The Properties dialog box appears.
4. Click the box next to the 'Dial another connection first' field so that it's selected. Select the appropriate dial-up connection for your computer.
5. Click the 'OK' button. Now you can connect to your VPN.

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