How to Fix Windows Registry

System Restore
1. Go to 'Start,' and point to 'All Programs,' point to 'Accessories,' point to 'System Tools,' and then click on 'System Restore.'
2. In the 'System Restore' wizard that opens up, select the 'Restore my computer to earlier time' option and then click 'Next.'
3. Select a 'Restore point' to restore your computer to and then click 'Next.'
4. In the 'Confirm restore point selection,' click 'Next' to complete System Restore.
Recovery Console
5. Insert the Windows XP Setup CD into the CD drive, and then restart your computer.
6. When you see the 'Welcome to Setup' screen, press 'R' to start the Recovery Console.
7. If you have more than one operating system installed on your computer, select Windows XP from the displayed list.
8. In the Recovery Console, type the following lines one by one and then press Enter. Here we are assuming that Windows XP is installed in the 'D' drive. If Windows XP is installed in another drive on your computer, you replace 'D' with that letter.md tmp
copy D:\windows\system32\config\system c:\windows\tmp\system.bak
copy D:\windows\system32\config\software c:\windows\tmp\software.bak
copy D:\windows\system32\config\sam c:\windows\tmp\sam.bak
copy D:\windows\system32\config\security c:\windows\tmp\security.bak
copy D:\windows\system32\config\default c:\windows\tmp\default.bakdelete D:\windows\system32\config\system
delete D:\windows\system32\config\software
delete D:\windows\system32\config\sam
delete D:\windows\system32\config\security
delete D:\windows\system32\config\defaultcopy D:\windows\repair\system c:\windows\system32\config\system
copy D:\windows\repair\software c:\windows\system32\config\software
copy D:\windows\repair\sam c:\windows\system32\config\sam
copy D:\windows\repair\security c:\windows\system32\config\security
copy D:\windows\repair\default c:\windows\system32\config\default
9. Type 'exit' (without the quotation marks) to quit the Recovery Console, and then restart your computer.

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How to Add the Microsoft Date amp; Time Picker in Excel 2007

1. Download Microsoft Windows Common Controls-2 6.0 from the Microsoft website.
2. Extract the .cab file's contents. Newer Windows versions open .cab files directly. Older versions need extraction software such as WinZip or WinRAR.
3. Run the 'mscomct2.bat' file. This installs the Microsoft Date & Time Picker.
4. In Excel, click the Office button on the screen's top left corner. Select 'Excel Options.' The 'Excel Options' window will open.
5. Click 'Popular' from the top of the left column.
6. Check the box next to 'Show Developer tab in the Ribbon.' Close the window. Excel's ribbon now contains the Developer tab to the far right.
7. Click on the Developer tab to show its controls. Click the 'Insert' button, and select the bottom right icon, which shows additional ActiveX controls. The 'More Controls' window will open.
8. Choose 'Microsoft Date and Time Picker Control 6.0 (SP4)' and close the window. Your mouse cursor will turn into cross hairs.
9. Click and drag anywhere on your spreadsheet to create a date box.

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How to Install Microsoft Outlook With a Language Error

1. Insert your Microsoft Outlook installation disc into the CD/DVD-ROM drive of your computer. Let Windows load the disc and generate a pop-up setup wizard.
2. Click 'Next' to proceed. Choose the 'Repair' option in the 'Change your installation' window. Wait until Microsoft Outlook installs additional data, including the translator files that were missing previously.
3. Follow the on-screen guided prompts to complete the repair procedure. Click 'Finish' when prompted. Eject the installation CD and restart your computer. Go to the next step if you still experience the same language error.
4. Click the 'Start' menu and type 'MSOCache' in the search box. Right-click the 'MSOCache' folder from the search results and choose 'Delete.' Repeat Step 1 through Step 4.

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How to Fix Klif.sys in Windows XP

Users of Kaspersky Lab Products
1. Visit the Kaspersky Lab website (see Resources).
2. Click on the 'Support' button located in the top menu.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the page and Click 'Product Updates' listed under the 'Downloads' heading.
4. Locate your product from the list and click on the name.
5. Download and install the listed available product updates.
6. Restart the computer and test for the error.
No Kaspersky Lab Products Installed
7. Update the virus definitions file for your anti-virus software. You will usually find an update option within the program. Otherwise, visit the company's website. This particular virus reported by Microsoft requires updates after Sept. 13, 2010.
8. Run your anti-virus program to scan the computer.
9. Restart the computer and test for errors.

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How to Fix DirectShow

1. Open the "Start" menu and type "Command Prompt" into the search field at the bottom of the Start menu.
2. Right-click the Command Prompt result and select "Run as Administrator." Click "Yes" at the prompt.
3. Copy the following commands simultaneously, then paste them into the prompt:regsvr32 /u /s c:\windows\system32\quartz.dll
regsvr32 /u /s c:\windows\system32\amstream.dll
regsvr32 /u /s c:\windows\system32\devenum.dll
regsvr32 /u /s c:\windows\system32\qcap.dll
regsvr32 /u /s c:\windows\system32\dsound.dll
sfc /scanfile=c:\windows\system32\quartz.dll
sfc /scanfile=c:\windows\system32\amstream.dll
sfc /scanfile=c:\windows\system32\devenum.dll
sfc /scanfile=c:\windows\system32\qcap.dll
sfc /scanfile=c:\windows\system32\dsound.dll
regsvr32 /s c:\windows\system32\quartz.dll
regsvr32 /s c:\windows\system32\amstream.dll
regsvr32 /s c:\windows\system32\devenum.dll
regsvr32 /s c:\windows\system32\qcap.dll
regsvr32 /s c:\windows\system32\dsound.dllPress Enter.
4. Close the Command Prompt and restart your computer. DirectShow will be restored.

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How to Fix a Shdoclc.dll Error

1. Download shdoclc.dll for free from DLL-files.com. Scroll down the page and click 'Click here to go to the download of schdoclc.dll.' A new window will load from which you should click 'Download shdoclc.dll.' The file will now download as a zip file.
2. Open the downloaded zip file. This requires a zip software to extract the file. If you don't have one currently installed on the computer, you can download WinZip at WinZip.com.
3. Extract and then open the file. It will now be installed back onto the computer and there should no longer be any more errors regarding the shdoclc.dll file.

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How to Fix Faultrep Dll

1. Download the Faultrep.dll file (see 'Resources').
2. Right-click the saved DLL file and click 'Copy.' Go to the 'Start' menu, click 'Computer,' double-click the 'C:' drive, double-click the 'Windows' folder and then the 'System32' folder. Right-click anywhere in a blank space and click 'Paste.'
3. Go to the 'Start' menu, type 'run' in the 'Start Search' box and press 'Enter.' Type Regsvr32 'C:\Windows\System32\faultrep.dll' in the search field and hit 'Enter' to register the DLL. Click 'Yes' in the pop-up to confirm the registration.
4. Restart your computer.

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How to Run DLL as an Application Error Fix

Boot into Safe Mode
1. Save your work, and restart the computer.
2. Press and hold down the 'F8' key as your computer is starting back up. Release the 'F8' key when you reach the 'Advanced Boot Options' menu screen.
3. Use the 'Arrow' keys to select 'Safe Mode with Command Prompt,' and then press 'Enter.' This loads Windows in Command Prompt mode.
Repair the Host File and Any Other Damaged Files
4. Insert the Windows disc into your computer.
5. Type 'Takeown /f Rundll32.exe' and press 'Enter.'
6. Type 'icacls Rundll32.exe /grant administrators:F' and press 'Enter.' This command grants you full control over the host file.
7. Type 'Rename 'Rundll32.exe Rundll32.Bak' and press 'Enter.' This creates a backup of the host file while simultaneously removing the executable from the system directory. This allows your repair utility to detect that it is missing and ensures it is rebuilt.
8. Type 'SFC /Scanfile=C:\Windows\System32\Rundll32.exe' and press 'Enter.' This launches a System File Check. The utility determines the file is missing and rebuilds a clean copy.
9. Type 'SFC /Scannow' and press 'Enter.' This will scan all system files and repair or replace any damaged ones. Wait until the utility has notified you of completion.
10. Remove the Windows disc from your drive. Type 'Exit' and press 'Enter' to restart Windows.

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How to Add an OCX to Access 2007

1. Double-click your Access database file on your computer. This opens the Access software and your database simultaneously.
2. Click the 'Create' tab at the top of your window. Click 'Macro,' then select 'Other' and click 'Macro' in this sub-menu. This opens a configuration window.
3. Click the 'Design' tab. In this tab, click 'Show All Actions.' Click 'RunCommand' to start the macro creation wizard.
4. Click 'RegisterActiveXControls' and select your OCX file. Cliick 'Save' to save your macro. To register and add the OCX file, click the 'Run' button in the 'Tools' tab.

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Error: How to Reinstall Rundll32.Exe for Windows XP

1. Place the XP CD into your computer.
2. Restart the computer. Press any key as prompted to boot from CD.
3. Press "Enter" at the initial screen and "F8" at the license terms.
4. Highlight the drive containing Windows XP. Press "R" to repair the operating system, copying over a fresh version of the Rundll32.exe file.

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How to Restore DLL Files

Restore DLL Files in Your System Directory
1. Navigate to a site that provides DLL downloads, such as DLL-files.com or DLL Files (dlldll.com). In the Search box, type in the name of the DLL file that you want to download.
2. Make sure that JavaScript and pop-up windows are enabled in your Web browser. Click the Download link for the DLL file that you want. The downloaded link is likely to be in a compressed, .zip format.
3. Extract the DLL file. In some versions of Windows, you'll need to use an external file extractor such as WinZip or WinRAR to extract the zipped DLL file.
4. Place the extracted file in the directory of the program that is requesting the file. If that doesn't work, extract the file to your system directory, when prompted. Here are the locations for the different operating systems:C:\Windows\System32 for Windows 7, Vista, XP.
C:\Windows\ for Windows 95/98/ME.
C:\WINNT\System32 for Windows NT/2000.Programs on your PC can now access the DLL file from the your system directory.
Install the DLL File in the Program's Directory
5. If the problem still occurs, navigate to the "Start" menu and select "Run."
6. Type "regsvr32" (without quotes) in the applicable field. Hit the spacebar on the keyboard.
7. Type the DLL file name along with the suffix ".DLL," (without quotes) and press "Enter." The DLL installation is completed.

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How to Replace Netapi32.dll if It#039;s Still Not Connecting

1. Download and install the netapi32.dll to the desktop (See Resources).
2. Click 'Start,' 'Computer,' 'C,' 'Windows' and then 'System32.' Drag the netapi32.dll file from the desktop to the System32 folder. Confirm the replacement of the old netapi.dll with the new one. Exit Windows Explorer.
3. Click 'Start.' Type 'cmd' in the search box and press 'Enter.' This will load the Command Prompt. Type 'regsvr32 netapi32.dll' at the prompt and press 'Enter.' This will register the file. Exit the Command Prompt.

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How to Fix Mfc71.dll

Tasks that can fix the error
1. Shut your system down. Turn it off completely and let it sit for a count of 10. Oftentimes, the system will find the missing file just by doing a hard reboot.
2. Update the Mfc71.dll security patch. Do this only if you're on a Windows 2000 or a Windows XP operating system. Download the file from Microsoft and install it.
3. Make sure your anti-virus software is up to date. This can usually be done manually after opening the anti-virus software. Since there are many anti-virus programs, each one updates differently. Generally, the icon is on the taskbar in the bottom right-hand side of your computer screen. Right click on the icon. Sometimes an 'update' command can be accessed at this point by scrolling to the 'update now' or something similar. Sometimes the anti-virus software has to be opened with a double click to be updated.
4. Perform a complete system scan for viruses. Be sure to scan the 'Temp,' 'System' and 'Program Files' as these are the files where the viruses have been known to be found. Depending on the size of your system, this can take up to several hours. Remove any identified Trojans or viruses found by the anti-virus software. The Mfc72.dll error is associated with the 'Mal/Generic-A [Sophos]' and the 'Trojan-Downloader [Ikarus].'
5. Update Internet Explorer to the latest version. Download the software from the Microsoft website. Install it and then reboot your system. Internet Explorer comes with a Mfc71.dll file and this will likely replace the missing one on your system.
6. Uninstall the software that is causing the error. Go to the 'Control Panel': 'Start'>'Control Panel'>'Add and Remove Programs.' Let the list populate and go down to the program that is causing the error. Click 'Remove.' When prompted, click 'Uninstall.' Reboot the system before reinstalling the software.

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How to Fix Msimg32.Dll

1. Click 'Start' and type 'cmd' into the search field.
2. Right-click 'cmd' from the list of results and select 'Run as Administrator.' The Command Prompt opens.
3. Type the 'sfc /scannow' command -- without quotes -- into the Command Prompt and press 'Enter.' The command runs the Windows System File Checker tool. Note that it may take several minutes for the Windows System File Checker tool to fix msimg32.dll.

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How to Fix OLEAUT32.dll

System Restore
1. Click on the 'Start' button at the bottom of your desktop. This opens the Start menu. Select 'All programs' then 'Accessories' from the Start menu.
2. Choose 'System Tools' from the options in Accessories and click 'System Restore' from the System Tools menu.
3. Select 'Restore my computer to an earlier time' from the options on the System Restore start page. This will bring up a calendar with bold dates. The bold dates represent restore points.
4. Move to a date prior to the error. For example, if you started receiving the error on Tuesday, select the previous Monday. Click the 'Next' button to begin the restoration process. Click 'Finish' to complete the system restore.
Windows Update
5. Open the Windows Download Center in Internet Explorer (see Resources). This program will only run in Internet Explorer and will not work in other browser programs, such as Firefox.
6. Select 'Microsoft Update' from the options available on the right side of the Windows Download Center screen.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to update the operating system for your computer. Reboot the computer if prompted.
8. Go to the homepage or source for any software installed after the restore point and re-install the program. Ensure you are installing the most current version of the software. Windows update will add a program to the operating system that prevents the overwriting of the OLEAUT32.dll with an older version.

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