How to Uninstall OCX

1. Click the Windows 'Start' button and select 'Control Panel.' Click the link labeled 'Uninstall Program' to open a list of programs and ActiveX controls installed on the machine.
2. Click the ActiveX control you want to remove in the list of programs. Click the 'Uninstall' button at the top of your window.
3. Click 'Yes' to confirm that you want to remove the OCX ActiveX control. Windows removes the OCX file and any associated files with the ActiveX control.
4. Reboot the machine if you are prompted. Some uninstall processes require a reboot before the changes take effect on the computer.

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How to Automatically Replace Missing Dll in Windows XP

1. Boot up your computer and log in to the Windows XP operating system with the Administrator account or a user account that has Administrator privileges.
2. Click on 'Start' in the lower-left corner of the screen, then click 'Run.'
3. Type 'cmd.exe' in the Run window.
4. Press 'Enter,' then put the Windows XP CD into your computer.
5. Type 'sfc.exe /scannow' into the command prompt and press 'Enter' to run the automatic process to replace any missing DLLs on your computer.

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How to Remove Mscoree.Dll

1. Click on 'Start' and go to 'Search.' Type 'Mscoree.dll' in the search box and search your computer. Write down the location of the file.
2. Click on 'Start.' Select 'Run.' Type 'regsvr32/u C:' and the location of the file. The only space is between 'u' and 'C.' Click 'OK' to unregister the file. You will receive a confirmation pop-up.
3. Open an 'Explore' window by double-clicking on 'My Computer.' Follow the directions to the file location, double-clicking until you can see the file in your 'Explore' window. Right-click on the file name and select 'Delete.' The file will be placed in the trash.

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How to Find Out What ActiveX Is Missing amp; What You Need

1. Open Internet Explorer on your computer.
2. Click 'Tools.'
3. Click 'Internet Options.'
4. Click 'Security.'
5. Click 'Custom Level.' Scroll down to and click the 'Enable' option beneath the 'Run ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins' option. Click 'OK.' Internet Explorer will automatically find out what ActiveX controls are missing when viewing a web page and download them to your browser immediately.

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How to Fix a Windows Boot Failure

1. Insert your Windows Vista or 7 discs in your computer drive and restart your computer.
2. Hold down the 'F8' key on your keyboard while the computer boots up. This will open the 'Advance boot options' screen.
3. Select 'Repair my computer' and press 'Enter.'
4. Select 'Startup Repair' from the list of options and click 'Next.' Startup repair will scan your computer for corrupted and damage files, repair them and boot up your computer.

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How to Restore Shell32.Dll in Vista From a CD

1. Insert the Vista CD into the computer. Restart the computer.
2. Press any key when prompted to boot from CD.
3. Select your keyboard, language, and currency options. Select 'Repair your computer.'
4. Select the drive where Vista is installed and press 'Next.'
5. Select the 'System Restore' utility. Choose a date prior to the time Shell32.DLL became corrupt and press 'Next' to restore the file.

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How to Remove Kernel32.dll

1. Right-click on the 'Start' button in Windows and select 'Explore' from the options that pop up. This will launch the Windows Explorer window. In the left panel of the window, navigate to the system folder. The location of this folder depends on what version of Windows you are currently using. If you're using a 32-bit version of XP or Vista, navigate to 'C:\Windows\System32.' If you're using a 64-bit versions of XP or Vista, find 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64.' In 2000 and NT, look for 'C:\WINNT\System32.' In Windows 95, 98 and ME, the path is 'C:\Windows\System.'
2. Left-click the system folder once to display its contents in the right panel of Windows Explorer. Scroll through the list of files until you find kernel32.dll, then right-click the file and select 'Delete.'
3. Left-click the 'Start' button in Windows and select 'Run' from the Start Menu. The Run window will open. Type 'cmd' in the Run window and click the 'Run' button to launch the command prompt.
4. Type 'regsvr32 /u C:\Windows\System32\kernel32.dll' in the command prompt, but note that the file path specified here is for 32-bit versions of XP and Vista. If you're using another version, change the file path in this command to match the file path for your system specified in Step one. Press 'Enter' after you've typed this line to un-register the file. Once it has been unregistered, you can consider the file removed from your system.

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How to Fix a Wininet.dll Error

Delete Internet Temp Files
1. Click 'Start', and open 'Programs' or 'All Programs.'
2. Click 'Accessories' and open the Command Prompt.
3. Paste 'deltree tempor~1' in the prompt. Press 'Enter'.
4. Type 'Exit' and press 'Enter'.
5. Open Internet Explorer. Allow the damaged files and folders to automatically restore.
Empty Internet Exploer History and Cache
6. Open the Internet Explorer program. Click 'View' and select 'Options'.
7. Click 'Navigation' and click 'Clear History'. Select 'Yes' once the prompt appears.
8. Select the 'Advanced' tab and choose 'Settings'. Click 'Empty Folder' and select 'Yes' in the prompt. Restart Internet Explorer to ensure the error messages stop.

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How to Activate DLL With svchost.exe Syntax

1. Click the Windows "Start" button and type "cmd" in the search text box in the menu. Press the "Enter" key to open the Windows command prompt utility.
2. Type "regsvr32.exe dll" where "dll" is the DLL file you want to activate.
3. Press "Enter" to run the service. Windows returns a message confirming that the DLL was registered.

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How to Get the Shell Script to Stop on the First Error

1. Open your shell script in a text editor or your scripting application of choice.
2. Enter an 'If' statement in the shell script for commands that you want checked for errors. For instance, 'if cd $directory; then' would follow through with the next command lines if the 'cd' command completes successfully.
3. Enter a following 'Else' statement in your shell script that allows you to exit on an error. For example, you can enter:elseecho 'Error' 1>&2exit 1fiThis would echo the phrase 'Error' and exit with '1,' the exit code for exiting an application because of a failure in the application.

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How to Replace Comctl32.dll

1. Download the missing comctl32.dll file. Locate a website that offers the comctl32.dll file. You can also use the link in the Resources section.
2. Unzip the download file if it is a .zip-type file. Right-click on the file and choose 'extract' to make the file available in a .dll format.
3. Install the missing comctl32.dll file in the proper folder on the computer. If the operating system is 64-bit Windows, copy comctl32.dll to the 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64' folder. If the operating system is 32-bit Windows, copy comctl32.dll to the 'C:\Windows\System32' folder.
4. Restart the computer by clicking on the 'Start' button and selecting the 'Restart Computer' option.
5. Open the computer program that previously displayed the error message stating that the file comctl32.dll was missing. This will verify the program now works properly.

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How to Repair Corrupt Dll Files

1. Note the name of the DLL file that appears in the error message that pops up.
2. Visit the DLL Dump website. Type the name of the DLL file in the “Search” field toward the top of the website. Download and save the DLL to your System32 folder.
3. Select “Yes” to replace the corrupt DLL with the new one.
4. Reboot your computer. Press “F8” at the startup screen, until the boot options appear.
5. Select “Safe mode with Command Prompt.”
6. Type "regsvr32 * name of the corrupt DLL" in the prompt. Press “Enter” to register the new DLL. Type “Exit,” and type “Enter” to escape Command Prompt.

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How to Fix the Propsys DLL

Reinstall the DLL
1. Go to a website that offers a free download of the propsys.dll file. Hit the 'Download' link and save the file to your desktop.
2. Go to 'Start' > 'Search' and type in 'system32.' Drag and drop the newly downloaded propsys.dll file into the folder. Choose 'Yes' if it asks you if you want to replace the file.
3. Go to 'Start' > 'Run.' Type 'cmd' into the search box and hit 'Enter.' The Command Prompt menu will open.
4. Type the command 'regsvr32 propsys.dll' and hit 'Enter.' This command tells the computer to register the new propsys.dll file.
5. Close the Command Prompt and restart the computer.
Repair the Realtek Driver
6. Go to 'Start' > 'Run.' Enter the command 'msconfig' and hit 'OK.'
7. Click on the 'Startup' tab and look through the list of files for one named 'RtHDVCpl.exe.' This is the Realtek driver, which is related to the propsys.dll.
8. Remove the checkmark next to the 'RtHDVCpl.exe' file and hit 'Apply.' Hit 'OK.'
9. Reboot your PC.

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How to Repair Windows Picture amp; Fax Viewer

1. Click on 'Start' and then click on 'Run.'
2. Type 'regedit' and press the 'Enter' key.
3. Press 'Ctrl' + 'F' on your keyboard. This will bring up a 'Find' box.
4. Type 'shimgvw.dll' in the Find box, then click the 'Find next' button.This will bring you to the following location:HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\Shimgvw.dllRight-click on the 'Shimgvw.dll' folder and select 'Delete.'
5. Close the Registry Editor and reboot your computer.
6. Click on 'Start,' click on 'Run,' type 'CMD' and click 'OK.' This will bring you to the command prompt.
7. At the prompt, type:regsvr32 shimgvw.dllPress your 'Enter' key on your keyboard to execute the command.You should receive a message that says 'regsvr32 succeeded.'If you received an error, then you must type this command:regsvr32 %systemroot%\system32\shimgvw.dll
8. Reboot your computer one last time for the changes to take effect. The next time you click on an image, the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer will properly load.

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How to Configure System32

1. Boot the computer and enter the username and password of an account that has administrator permissions on the computer. Click the 'Start' button, click 'Computer' and then double-click the system drive icon (usually 'C:') displayed in the window that appears.
2. Double-click on the 'Windows' folder. Right-click on the 'System32' folder and click 'Properties' in the menu that appears.
3. Click the 'Security' tab in the 'System32 Properties' window that appears and then click the 'Advanced' button. Click the 'Owner' tab and then select 'Edit.'
4. Click the 'Administrators' group in the 'Change owner to' box and click 'OK.' Click 'OK' in the 'Windows Security' window that appears to confirm you wish to change ownership of the System32 directory.
5. Click the 'Permissions' tab in the 'Advanced Security Settings for System32' window. Click 'Edit,' then click the 'Add' button and the 'Advanced' button.
6. Click 'Find now' and select the account you wish to use for managing the System32 folder. Click 'OK.' Click 'OK' and then tick the 'Full Control' box under the 'Allow' column. Click 'OK.' Select 'Yes' in the window that appears and click 'OK.'
7. Click 'OK' in the 'Windows Security' window and the 'Advanced Security Settings for System32' window. The account selected now has permissions to add, modify configure and delete files in the System32 directory and also change permissions as needed.
8. Change ownership of the System32 directory back to the Windows 7 default once modifications are completed by following the procedure above, only this time assign ownership back to the 'TrustedInstaller' account.

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