How to View OCX Files

1. Right-click on the OCX file.
2. Click on 'Open with.'
3. Select the 'Choose Default Program' option.
4. Click on the icon of Microsoft Visual Studio 2010.
5. Click on 'Browse' only if Windows does not display Microsoft Visual Studio 2010. Search for it and click on 'Open.'
6. Click on 'OK.' Your OCX file will open and you will be able to view it.

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How to Disassemble DLL on Linux

1. Log in to the Linux computer as a user with read privileges for the DLL file. Start a command shell by logging in in text mode.
2. Navigate to the directory where the DLL file is, by typing the following command into the shell:cd /home/anitra/dllsReplace '/home/anitra/dlls' by the absolute path to the DLL's directory. Press 'Enter.'
3. Disassemble the code in the DLL by typing the following command into the shell:objdump -C --disassemble library.dllReplace 'library.dll' with the name of the DLL file. Press 'Enter.' The '-C' option to 'objdump' decodes low-level symbols into human-readable, user-level names. The output of 'objdump' will be a complete disassemble of the code contents of the DLL file.

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How to Register OCX Files in Windows

1. Locate the file 'regsvr32.exe.' This is often found in C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32, but it may be elsewhere. If you can't find it in that folder, click 'Start,' then 'Find,' and run a search for it on the drive on which Windows is installed.
2. Right-click on the OCX file you want to register and select 'Open With.' When the application list appears, click 'Other.'
3. Navigate to and select 'regsvr32.exe' and click 'OK.' Opening the OCX file with this program will register it.

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How to Reinstall Jscript.Dll

1. Launch your computer's Web browser and navigate to DLL-files.com. Type 'Jscript.dll' into the 'Search' window at the top right. Click 'Search.' Click the 'Jscript.dll' download link toward the bottom of the screen.
2. Click 'Save' and select the hard drive location where you want to save the file.
3. Right-click the Jscript.dll file and click 'Copy.' Click 'Start,' 'Computer' and double-click the 'C:' drive.
4. Double-click the 'Windows' and then 'System32' folders. Right-click any blank area within the 'System32' folder and click 'Paste' to save the Jscript.dll file to that specific location.
5. Click 'Start' and type:Regsvr32 'C:\Windows\System32\jscript.dll'Press 'Enter.' This will register the Jscript.dll file. Click 'Yes' when asked to confirm the registration. Reboot your computer to completely reinstall the file.

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How to Repair ActiveX Manually

1. Click 'Start.' Type 'cmd' in the search box and press 'Enter.' This opens the Command Prompt.
2. Type 'regsvr32 msxml3.dll' at the prompt and press 'Enter.' This will re-register ActiveX. Exit Command Prompt.
3. Restart your computer.

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How to Fix Svchost

Identifying the Process
1. The Svchost.exe groups are located in the registry key:<br /><br />HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\Software\\Microsoft\\WindowsNT\\CurrentVersion\\Svchost<br /><br />Each of the separate instances appearing as active process under this key contain ServiceDLL values under the key:<br /><br />HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\System\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Service
2. Svchost may be taking too much CPU time and this could be caused by a bug related to the Windows Update Service for automatically downloading Microsoft updates to your machine. Stop and disable the Windows Automatic Update service by clicking on \"My Computer,\" \"Manage,\" \"Services and Applications,\" \"Services,\" \"Automatic Updates\" and changing its startup type to \"Disabled.\"
3. Due to a virus, the Svchost.exe file may occasionally crash your computer. Replace the file by browsing on the Windows Installation CD to the i386 folder.
4. Locate the compressed SVCHOST.EXE file and expand it using the command: <br /><br />C: SVCHOST.EXE_ C: SVCHOST.EXE
5. Boot into Linux or from the rescue Windows CD and copy the file to the folder C: WINDOWS\\System32.
6. Patch Windows using FIX KB958644 from the Microsoft website (see Resources).
Using Windows Recovery Console
7. Insert the Windows CD to repair all corrupted system files.
8. Boot the system from the CD.
9. Select the \"Repair\" option and follow the wizard to completion.
Memory Leaks in Svchost.exe
10. Memory leaks are caused by inefficient memory use by the Remote Procedure Call Server Service (RPCSS), resulting in memory leaks in Svchost.exe.
11. Obtain the Microsoft COM+ Rollup HotFix 14 from Microsoft (see Resources).
12. Changed registry keys are caused by viruses, spyware, adware and trojans, and these can affect svchost, which is an integral application for these forms of malware. Download and scan the registry using a registry cleaner software to repair and clean invalid registry entries.

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How to Repair OLE32 DLL

1. Visit a website that lets users download free copies of the Ole32.dll. Click on the link to download the file and save it to the desktop for easy access.
2. Go to 'Start' > 'Search' > 'All Files and Folders' and type in 'system32.' Hit 'OK' to search for the folder that holds the vital DLL files of the system.
3. Drag the Ole32.dll file from your desktop into the 'System32' folder. If it asks you if you want to replace the file, click 'Yes.' The new file will overwrite the damaged Ole32.dll.
4. Go to 'Start' > 'Run' and enter 'cmd' into the box. Hit 'OK' to load the Command Prompt.
5. Type 'regsvr32 ole32.dll' and press 'Enter.' The new Ole32.dll will install itself onto your computer.
6. Type 'exit' and hit 'Enter' to close the Command Prompt.
7. Reboot your PC.

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How to Fix Msvcp71.Dll

1. Click the 'Windows' logo on your desktop.
2. Type 'start explorer' in the dialog box and press 'Enter.'
3. Navigate the following folder path:C://Windows//System32
4. Visit the DLLDump website (see Resources).
5. Click 'Click Here to Download msvcp71' and save the file to the desktop.
6. Double-click the file to unzip it. Click and drag the file to the System32 folder. Confirm the replacement of the old msvcp71.dll file.
7. Press 'R' + the 'Windows' key.
8. Type 'regsvr32 msvcp71.dll' in the dialog box and click 'OK.' This re-registers the file.
9. Press the 'Windows' key + 'R.'Type 'sfc /scannow' in the dialog box and click 'OK.' Reboot your system once the scan and repair are complete.

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How to Fix an XP Runtime Error

1. Close all running applications by opening the Windows Task Manager. To launch Task Manager, click 'Start,' 'Run,' type 'taskmgr' and press 'Enter.' You can also use the following shortcuts: 'Ctrl-Alt-Delete' or 'Ctrl-Shift-Esc.' Select the application that is giving you the runtime errors and click 'End Process.'
2. Check for bug fixes, patches and upgrades. You can also search on the web for the specific runtime error that occurred.
3. Perform the following steps If a debug option occurs along with the runtime error: In Internet Explorer, click 'Tools' from the top menu and then select 'Internet Options.' Click the 'Advanced' tab and select 'Disable Script debugging.' Close and then restart your browser.
4. Run an antivirus program. Viruses and spyware are one of the most common culprits of a malfunctioning computer. An antivirus will kill any detected virus or spyware and may fix runtime errors.

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How to Install Advrcntr2.Dll

1. Open your Web browser and navigate to a page where you can download advrcntr2.dll for free. You can find a link to one such page in the Resources section below.
2. Click the download link, save the file to your computer and open the file. When the file opens in your default unzipping program, click the 'Extract' button and choose your desktop as the file destination. Wait for advrcntr2.dll to be extracted to your desktop before proceeding.
3. Right-click the 'Start' button in Windows and select 'Explore' to open the Windows Explorer window. Browse through the left panel for the Windows system folder. If you're using Windows 95, 98 or ME, you can find this at 'C:\Windows\System.' Windows 2000 and NT users can find the system folder at 'C:\WINNT\System32.' In the 32-bit versions of Windows XP and Vista, 'C:\Windows\System32' is the path for the system folder. In 64-bit versions of these operating systems, the path is 'C:\WindowsSysWOW64.' When you find the system folder, left-click it once to reveal its contents in the right panel of Explorer.
4. Drag-and-drop the advrcntr2.dll file from your desktop into the right panel of Explorer. If you're asked if you want to replace the existing file with the new file, click 'Yes.'
5. Reboot your computer for the changes to take effect.

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How to Use Wininet.DLL

1. Log in to the Windows operating system using your administrator name and password.
2. Click 'Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.' The Windows Command Prompt opens.
3. Type 'regsvr32 wininet.dll' (without quotes) into the Command Prompt and press 'Enter.'
4. Click 'Y' for yes to confirm the command.
5. Close the Command Prompt by clicking the 'X' in the top-right corner of the window or typing 'exit' (without quotes) and pressing 'Enter.'

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How to Disable Unknown Publisher in Internet Explorer 8

1. Open the registry editor by clicking 'Start,' typing 'Regedit' into the search box in the start menu and pressing 'Enter.' On Windows XP, click 'Start' and 'Run' before typing 'Regedit.'
2. Navigate to the 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies' key in the registry editor by clicking the plus sign to the left of each key.
3. Right-click the 'Policies' key, click 'New,' click 'Key,' type 'Associations' and press 'Enter.'
4. Right-click the 'Associations' key, click 'New,' click 'String Value,' press 'Enter,' type 'LowRiskFileTypes' and press 'Enter.'
5. Double-click the 'LowRiskFileTypes' setting, type '.exe;.vbs;.msi' into the 'Value Data' box and click 'OK.'
6. Right-click the 'Associations' key, click 'New,' click 'DWORD Value,' press 'Enter,' type 'DefaultFileTypeRisk' and press 'Enter.'
7. Double-click the 'DefaultFileTypeRisk' setting, type '1808' into the 'Value Data' box and click 'OK.'
8. Right-click the 'Policies' key, click 'New,' click 'Key,' type 'Attachments' and press 'Enter.'
9. Right-click the 'Attachments' key, click 'New,' click 'DWORD Value,' press 'Enter,' type 'SaveZoneInformation' and press 'Enter.'
10. Double-click the 'SaveZoneInformation' setting, type '1' into the 'Value Data' box and click 'OK.'
11. Restart the computer by clicking 'Start,' hovering the cursor over the arrow to the right of 'Shut Down' and clicking 'Restart.'

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How to Fix Corrupted Flash Cards

1. Insert your flash card into your computer's USB drive.
2. Open 'My Computer' and locate the flash card under 'Removable Storage Devices.'
3. Right-click on the flash card to open up a list of options. Locate 'Format' from this list and double-click it to open the formatting tool.
4. Highlight the square next to 'Quick Format' and ensure that a checkmark appears inside the square.
5. Select a file structure by using the drop-down menu. If you are unsure of the best file structure to use, select 'NTFS' to ensure the greatest compatibility across operating systems and software.
6. Click on the 'Format' button at the bottom of the formatting window to initiate the formatting process. A notification window will appear when the drive has been formatted, and the drive should now work like new.

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How to Update Flash OCX

1. Follow the link provided in the Resources section to the Adobe Flash Player download page.
2. Click 'Agree and Install Now,' then 'Save File' when asked if you would like to save the file.
3. Double click the downloaded file. It will appear in either a 'Downloads' pop-up window or as an icon on the desktop. Click 'OK' and then 'Run' when asked if you would like to run the program.
4. Close out all programs using the Internet. This includes the Web browser, Microsoft Outlook, instant messengers and iTunes. Some of these programs will be updated when the new version of Flash is installed, and this is not possible while they are open.
5. Click 'OK' and then 'Next' when the installation wizard launches. Follow the remaining prompts to complete the installation. If you get a message that there is no need to install this version of Flash, it is because the current Flash OCX on the computer is up to date.

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How to Fix Errors for Free

1. Run the Disk Cleanup utility on your machine. This can be found by clicking the 'Start' menu, clicking on 'Programs' and then clicking 'System Tools.' Launch 'Disk Cleanup.' It will automatically calculate how much space it can free up on your system by deleting or repositioning files and programs on your system. This process could also alleviate problems which cause errors.
2. Launch the 'Disk Defragmenter.' Like the Disk Cleanup utility it can be found by navigating to the 'System Tools' folder and clicking on 'Disk Defragmenter.' This program effectively looks for files and processes which are cluttering your system or causing problems and deletes or relocates them. This is another excellent way to get rid of errors.
3. Download and run a free anti-spyware program such as Stopzilla, Spware Doctor or Spybot (see Resources.) Despite being free, these programs will carry out a thorough scan on your drive and report any malicious files which could be causing errors. Delete any files the program flags as dangerous.
4. Take note of the specific error message and run it through the 'Help' program on your computer and search online for information relating to the specific error.

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