Friday, April 27, 2012

How to Fix the Adware MyWebSearch Trojan


Unregister DLLs
1. Go to the 'Start' menu, click 'Run,' type 'cmd' in the search field and press 'Enter' to launch the command line window.
2. Type 'regsvr32 /u p4psrchas.dll' in the command line window and press 'Enter' to unregister the DLL.
3. Repeat Step 2 for 'f3wphook.dll,' 'mgsbar.dll' and 'mwsbar.dll.'
4. Close the command-line window.
Remove Registry Entries
5. Go to the 'Start' menu, click 'Run,' type 'regedit' in the search field and click 'OK' to start the Registry Editor.
6. Browse to and delete the following registry entries:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerBrowser HelperObjects{07B18EA1-A523-4961-B6BB-170DE4475CCA}HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerToolbar{07B18EA9-A523-4961-B6BB-170DE4475CCA}HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerToolbar{37B85A29-692B-4205-9CAD-2626E4993404}RUNNING PROGRAM\explorer.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser HelperObjects\{07B18EA1-A523-4961-B6BB-170DE4475CCA}HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\{07B18EA9-A523-4961-B6BB-170DE4475CCA}HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\{37B85A29-692B-4205-9CAD-2626E4993404}
7. Close the Registry Editor.
Delete Files
8. Go to the 'Start' menu, click 'Search,' click 'All Files and Folders' and select drive C from the drop-down menu.
9. Type 'p4srchas.dll' in the search box and press 'Enter.' Delete all search results.
10. Repeat Step 2 for 'f3wphook.dll,' 'mgsbar.dll' and 'mwsbar.dll.'
11. Restart your computer.
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Thursday, April 26, 2012

How to Troubleshoot a Java Class Not Registered Error When Installing Printer HP


1. Unplug your printer from the USB port of your computer.
2. Click the 'Start' menu and select 'Control Panel.' Click 'Classic View' in the left pane. Double-click 'Add/Remove Programs' or 'Programs and Features.' Scroll down the list and locate the HP software that you use to operate your printer. Click the entry and select 'Uninstall.'
3. Locate 'J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 6' in the list. Click it and select 'Uninstall.'
4. Download Java Microsoft Virtual Machine (see Resources). Note that the Microsoft Download Store does not have the setup file anymore. Click the link 'msjavx86-5.0.3810.0.zip.' Once the download is complete, double-click the zip file to extract its contents. Double-click the setup file 'msjavx86.exe' to start the installation process. Choose 'Yes' to agree to the license agreement. Ignore the prompt to restart the computer once the installation is complete.
5. Disable script debugging. Launch your Internet Explorer Web browser. Click 'Tools' and select 'Internet Options.' Click the 'Advanced' tab. Click to remove the checkmark next to 'Disable script debugging (Internet Explorer).' Clear off the checkmark next to 'Disable Script debugging (Other).' Remove the checkmark next to 'Display a notification about every script error.' Click 'Apply.'
6. Insert the HP printer installation disc and reinstall the printer software.
7. Reboot your computer to finish the troubleshooting.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

How to Fix Kernel32 Errors


1. Open the Start menu and click on the 'My Computer' or 'Computer' icon.
2. Go to your local hard drive, which is usually labeled as the 'C:' drive, and open the 'Windows' folder.
3. Press the 'F3' key on your keyboard to bring up a search box or, if you are running Windows 7, place your cursor in the search field in the upper-right corner of the window.
4. Type '*.pwl' into the search box and hit the 'Enter' key to run the search.
5. Go to the 'Edit' menu when the search has finished and choose the 'Select All' option.
6. Press the 'Delete' key on your keyboard to remove the old password list file.
7. Restart your computer. Windows will now automatically create a new password list file and resolve the Kernal32 errors.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

How to Disable the Debugger in Adobe Flash 9


Uninstall Adobe Flash Player Debugger
1. Download an Adobe Flash Player Debugger uninstaller file from Adobe's Download Center. Select \"uninstall_flash_player.exe\" if you are a Windows user or \"uninstall_flash_player_osx.dmg\" if you have a Mac.
2. Save the file in an easy to find location, such as your desktop.
3. Double-click on the file icon to run the uninstaller.
4. Follow instructions on screen. You do not need to restart.
5. Click on \"Start\" and choose \"Search.\"
6. Select to search \"Files or Folders\" and search for the \"flash.ocx\" file name. The file will display in search results, along with its installation date and file location.
7. Write the file location for flash.ocx, such as \"C:\\Windows\\System32\\Macromed\\Flash\" on a piece of paper.
8. Click on \"Start\" and select \"All Programs.\"
9. Click on \"Accessories\" and select \"Command Prompt.\"
10. Navigate to the file location by typing in \"cd C:\\Windows\\System32\\Macromed\\Flash\" without quotes and hit \"Enter.\" Replace \"C:\\Windows\\System32\\Macromed\\Flash\" with the real location written down on your paper. You will see \"C:\\>\" at the beginning of the command—this is added by the Command Prompt program and you do not need to delete it.
11. Type in \"regsrv32 -u flash.ocx\" without quotes into the Command Prompt. This unregisters and removes the file.
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Monday, April 23, 2012

How to Fix Directory Problems on a PC


1. Open the 'Start' menu and click on the 'Run' button.
2. Type in 'cmd' and press 'Enter.'
3. Type in 'chkdsk x:' (where 'x'' is the drive letter of your hard drive) and press 'Enter.'
4. Enter in 'chkdsk x: /f' and press 'Enter' if problems are found during the scan in Step 3.
5. Reboot your computer.
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How to Replace Opengl32.dll


1. Launch your Web browser and navigate to a download location for a working version of opengl32.dll (see Resources for a link to one of these locations).
2. Click the download link and, when prompted, click the 'Save File' button to save the file to your hard drive. Wait for the download to complete.
3. Double-click the downloaded file. If the file is a .zip file, as is the one you can download through the link in Resources, it will open in Winzip or whichever program is your computer's default for opening .zip files. When the unzipping utility opens, click the 'Unzip' or 'Extract' button and select the desktop as the destination for the .dll file. Opengl32.dll should appear on your desktop.
4. Double-click the 'My Computer' icon, then double-click the 'C:' icon. Navigate to the Windows system folder. If you're using a 32-bit version of Windows XP or Vista, this folder is 'C:\Windows\System32.' If you're using a 64-bit version of Windows XP or Vista, it's 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64.' In Windows NT and 2000, the folder is 'C:\WINNT\System32.' In Windows ME, 95 and 98, it's 'C:\Windows\System.'
5. Click and drag the opengl32.dll file you extracted onto the desktop into the system folder. If Windows asks you if you would like to replace the existing file, click 'Yes.'
6. Reboot your computer.
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How to Disable an ActiveX Control


1. Double click on the Internet Explorer icon on your desktop to start the program. If you do not have an icon, hit your 'Start' button in the left corner of your desktop, scroll up and click 'All Programs' or 'Programs.' Find Internet Explorer in the list and click on it.
2. Hit 'Tools' in the main menu bar.
3. Scroll down and hit 'Internet Options.'
4. Hit the 'Security' tab. Click the 'Custom Level ...' button.
5. Find the 'ActiveX control' options in the list. Place a mark next to 'Disable' next to each ActiveX control.
6. Hit the 'OK' button. Restart the browser.
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How Can I Download Steam if It Says Error 1723?


Update Windows Installer
1. Click 'Start' and type 'Update' in the search bar. Click 'Windows Update' from the list of results.
2. Click 'Check for Updates' from the list of links on the left side of the page. Windows will find all updates available for your computer, including updates to the Windows Installer. Click 'Install Updates' to install all of the important updates.
3. Restart your computer when the updates are finished installing.
Install Steam
4. Locate the 'SteamInstall.msi' file you were unable to install. Select the file, hold 'Shift' and press 'Delete.' Click 'Yes' to permanently delete the file from your computer.
5. Launch your Web browser and visit the Seam Website.
6. Click 'Install Steam' from the top right corner of the page to download the MSI file once again. Save the file to your desktop when prompted.
7. Double-click the downloaded file to begin the installation. After agreeing to the terms of service, select the speed of your Internet connection from the list provided. Select your language preference and click 'Install' to install the application.
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Sunday, April 22, 2012

How to Fix Msvcr80.dll


1. Press your Windows key (the key with a Windows icon next to your keyboard’s “Alt” key) and “R” simultaneously. This brings up the “Run” window.
2. Type “cmd” in the textbox and click “OK.”
3. Type the following command in your command prompt: regsvr32 /u msvcr80.dll. After this finishes, type “regsvr32 msvcr80.dll.” Restart your computer when you finish.
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Saturday, April 21, 2012

How to Repair a Missing GDIPLUS.DLL File in Windows XP


1. Visit the DLL Files website. (There is a link in the Resources section.) Type “gdiplus” into the search field (without the quotaton marks), then click \"Search.\"
2. Select “Click here to go to the download of gdiplus.dll” link. Click the “Download gdiplus.dll” link in the next window to download an archive containing the the file. Click OK in the confirmation window if the file does not automatically download.
3. Unzip the contents of the archive to the following location: C:\\Windows\\System32\\
4. Restart your computer and check for the error message. If an error occurs, proceed to Step 5.
5. Click Start, then Run. Type “regsvr32 gdiplus.dll” into the field and press Enter. This command will ensure gdiplus.dll is registered with Windows XP.
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How to Copy Shell32.dll Into System32


1. Open the start menu by clicking on the Windows icon in the lower left corner of your desktop. Click on “All Programs,” then on “Accessories” and finally on “Command Prompt,” which will open up the Command Prompt program.
2. Type “cd C:/Windows/System32” in to the command prompt and push the “Enter” key. If you have installed Windows on a drive other than C you will need to replace the “C” in the above command with the correct drive letter.
3. Type “TAKEOWN /f shell32.dll” in to the command prompt. Push the “Enter” key. This gives you ownership of the shell32.dll file.
4. Type “ICACLS shell32.dll /grant USERNAME:F” in to the command prompt and push the “Enter” key. You will need to replace “USERNAME” in the command with your username. This is the name that you see when you log in after turning your computer on.
5. Rename shell32.dll to something else if you are planning to copy a new shell32.dll in to the System32. Do this by typing “rename shell32.dll shell32.dll.backup” in to the command prompt and pushing the “Enter” key. This will rename the old shell32.dll to "shell32.dll.backpup" so that if you ever need to revert back to it, it's available. Alternatively, you can use File Explorer to navigate to the System32 folder and change the name like you would any other file.
6. Type “copy path\to\modified\shell32.dll C:\Windows\System32\” into the command prompt and push the “Enter” key. You will need to replace the “path\to\modified\” portion of the command with the file location of the new shell32.dll that you're copying in to System32. Alternatively, you can use File Explorer to copy and paste the file as you normally would.
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How to Fix Device Manager Devmgr.dll Error


1. Log in to the computer as Administrator.
2. Click 'Start,' then type 'run' into the search box and press 'Enter.' Click the 'Run' link and type 'cmd' into the text field, then press 'Enter.' A new Command window will come up.
3. Type the following command into the Command window:regsvr32 devmgr.dllPress 'Enter.' After executing this command, Windows will be aware of the existence and location of 'devmgr.dll', so its absence will no longer prevent Device Manager from running.
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How to Fix the System Restore on Norton Security


1. Open 'Start' and click 'Programs.'
2. Open your Norton Security program.
3. Click 'Settings' and click 'Miscellaneous Settings.'
4. Click the 'Off' button next to the 'Product Security: Norton Product Tamper Protection' line.
5. Click 'Apply' and 'OK.'
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How to Fix Flash 10A in OCX


1. Launch your favorite Web browser, and visit the download page for the Adobe Flash Uninstaller (see Resources). This program is the only method of uninstalling Adobe Flash. The ordinary Windows uninstall process will not be effective for this program.
2. Download the Adobe Flash Uninstaller file.
3. Launch the file once it has finished downloading. This file will automatically uninstall Adobe Flash 10 from your computer. Restart your computer once the uninstall process is complete.
4. Open your Web browser again once your computer has finished rebooting and navigate to the Adobe Flash 10 install page. (see Resources.)
5. Click the 'Get the Latest Version' link on this page. This will launch the automatic installation process for your Web browser. Instead of downloading the installer file, Adobe will automatically integrate Flash 10 into your browsers. Follow the instructions that appear during this time to complete the process. Once Flash 10 has been re-installed, your Flash10a.OCX file will have been repaired.
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Friday, April 20, 2012

How to Completely Uninstall Flash


1. Access the Adobe Flash Player website.
2. Choose the appropriate uninstaller to download. There are versions for Windows and Mac. Download one by clicking the link on the page and saving it to your desktop.
3. Close all programs on your computer.
4. Double-click on the uninstaller file on your desktop and run the program.
5. Restart your computer.
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