How to Fix the Msxml3.dll Error

1. Navigate to the Microsoft Support website (see Resources).
2. Click 'View and request hotfix downloads,' and place a check by 'Microsoft Data Acess Components 2.6.'
3. Enter all the required information, and select 'Request hotfix.' Wait for the msxml3.dll hotfix to arrive in your e-mail account.
4. Open the hotfix e-mail, and follow the instructions to install the msxml3.dll hotfix.

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How to Fix File Association Errors in Vista

1. Click the circular 'Windows' orb logo in the bottom-left corner of the desktop. Type 'Default Programs' in the search box at the bottom of the 'Start' menu. Press 'Enter' to open the 'Default Programs' window.
2. Click 'Associate a File Type or Protocol With a Program.' Wait while Windows Vista compiles a list of programs on the PC.
3. Find the file either by its extension under the 'Name' column or by the file's title under the 'Description' column.
4. Click the file's extension/title once to highlight it in blue. Click the 'Change Program' button, which opens another dialog box.
5. Double-click on a program's icon in the 'Recommended Programs' section, if it is listed. Otherwise, click 'Browse,' which opens another dialog box showing the 'Program Files' folder. Open a program's folder and then double-click on the 'Application' file (usually ending in '.exe' for executable) within that folder. Click 'OK' in the dialog box.

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How to Repair an INF File

1. Click on the 'Start' menu at the bottom of your computer screen.
2. Click on the 'Run' bar in the menu.
3. Type 'sfc /scannow' into the bar and press the 'Enter' key on your computer's keyboard.
4. Wait for the program to scan your computer and restore your INF files.
5. Restart your system for the changes to take effect.

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How to Remove Malware Dll

Removing Malware
1. Use the add/remove tool in Windows to uninstall any suspicious or malicious software. Go to the control panel and select the 'Add/Remove' folder. Uninstall the software that you think the dll problems are coming from. Malware disguises itself as something useful and sneaks in pretending to be part of the program. Sometimes simply deleting the program isn't enough. The dll files can appear to the host program as if they are shared by other programs on your computer, in this instance they will not be deleted but instead left to infect again. If the dll files were not deleted during the uninstall, they will re-install the infected program upon your next start-up. If this happens you will need to uninstall the program again and then rid your computer of the harmful dll files manually or with a registry cleaner.
2. Download or purchase a registry cleaner. Use this software to filter through all of your system folders, looking for infected dll files. There are many free registry cleaners available on the Internet; PCTools.com recommends a free product called Registry Mechanic. Not only will running a registry cleaner help to clean up malware, but it will also restore broken or corrupt dll files that belong on your PC. A registry cleaner will get rid of unused dll files and dll error messages that have nothing to do with malware. Overall, running a registry cleaner will speed up your PC and give it a better foundation.
3. Manually unregister unwanted dll files using Windows Regsvr32. Make sure you know what you are doing before attempting this fix on your own. If you delete necessary dll files, your computer could crash. To open the Command Prompt, go to 'Start' and then 'Run.' In the box, type 'cmd' to bring up the Command Prompt Box. Now you must know the file path of the dll you are trying to delete. That is, you have to know where it is on your computer. In the Command Prompt Box, type 'cd' to chance the current directory then a space, then type in your file path. A file path to a dll named random.dll in your System32 folder would look like this: C:/Windows/System32/random.dll. After entering the correct file path, press 'Enter.' Now that you are in the directory, its time to unregister the dll file. Type 'regsvr32' then a space and 'u/' then [unwated dll name] and press 'Enter.' So to unregister the random.dll it would look like this: 'regsvr32 u/[random.dll]'. A confirmation message will appear and you should be free of your frustrating dll problem.

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How to Repair Gina.dll

1. Open the Run box by pressing 'Start' and 'R' at the same time.
2. Type 'regedit' into the text field and click 'Run.'
3. Navigate to the following value and delete it:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\GinaDLLDoing this will force Windows to replace the missing file with the original, unedited file.

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How to Fix Error 126

1. Go to 'Start.' Select 'Run' and type 'regedit.'
2. Go to the registry key labeled 'HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\%ServiceName%\Parameters.'
3. Check the corresponding DLL file name value for ServiceDLL.
4. Check the location that is mentioned in the key ServiceDLL and make sure that the file is there.
5. Copy the file from a working server with the same operating system and service pack level if you do not find the information in the location mentioned in the registry key HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\%ServiceName%\Parameters\serviceDLL.
6. Start the service or program you were trying to use when you originally received the error message; it should run successfully without any more errors.

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How to Fix Auto

1. Open your 'Start' menu from the computer's desktop.
2. Select 'Control Panel.'
3. Open the 'User Accounts' icon by double-clicking it.
4. Navigate through the options to 'Manage changes to your user account' and select 'Turn User Account Control on or off.'
5. Click 'Continue.'
6. Disable 'UAC Protection' by unchecking the box next to it.
7. Continue by selecting 'OK.'
8. Restart your computer.
9. Visit Symantec's Auto-Protect Error Fix Tool page (see Resources). Click 'Run It Now' under 'Step 2' to download and run the Auto-Fix Tool.
10. Restart your computer once more to resolve the Norton Auto-Protect problem.

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How to Repair a Win32 API Error

1. Open the 'Start' menu.
2. Navigate to 'All Programs,' then 'Accessories,' and finally 'System Tools.'
3. Click on 'System Restore.' This will open the System Restore program.
4. Select 'Restore my computer to an earlier time, and click 'Next.'
5. Find a restore point on a date that fell before the Win32api.dll error began.Select it, and click 'Next.'
6. Click 'Next' again. The process will begin and your computer will restart.

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How to Fix System32.dll

1. Run a registry cleaning program to clean and repair DLL file problems on your computer. The Windows registry cleaning utility is an example of a registry cleaning program.
2. Ensure that a Trojan virus has not installed itself in your System32 folder. Trojans disguise themselves as useful or important programs by under clever names. Many people download them under the illusion that they are something else, hence the Trojan Horse reference. Once inside your computer, it gives the Trojan operator access to private files, the ability to download other harmful malware and viruses, and a fair amount of control over your computer.
3. Get rid of a Trojan or other malware by running anti-malware security software. If you already have a security program that protects against malware, use in to scan your PC. If you do not have an anti-malware program, download or buy one. There are many free versions available on the Internet, but be careful because some of them are Trojans in disguise. CNet suggests Malwarebytes anti-malware program and describes it as effective, free and equipped with nice features. Windows also offers two types of anti-malware software for free. One available for download is the Malicious Software Removal Tool and the other is a free online scan of your PC called Windows Live Safety Scanner.
4. If other attempts to repair the errors have failed, you can restore your system to how it was before you had the System32 error. System Restore is available with Windows operating systems. Open it by clicking 'Start,' 'All Programs,' 'Accessories,' 'System Tools' and 'System Restore.' System Restore automatically saves registry points on your computer, allowing you to restore your computer to a point in time before the error. System Restore does not save any personal files and cannot help if a personal file has been damaged or deleted.

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How to Disable Active X Control

1. Click on the 'Start' menu, then go to the 'Control Panel.' In the 'Control Panel' window, select the 'Internet' icon. If you don't see it, then you may need to go to 'Network and Internet Connections' first.
2. Select the 'Security' tab from the 'Internet Properties' dialogue box. Make sure that 'Internet Zone' is selected. Click the 'Reset' button to make sure that the 'Internet Zone' is set at the Medium (or default) level.
3. Pick the 'Custom' level option for the 'Internet Zone.' Choose 'Settings' from the 'Custom' level menu. In the 'Security Settings' dialogue box, select the 'Disable' option for the setting, 'Script Active X controls marked safe for scripting.'
4. Click 'OK' for the 'Security Settings' box. Press 'OK' for the 'Internet Properties' box.

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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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