How to Find Wininet.dll in Vista

1. Log in to the Windows Vista computer with the username and password of an Administrator account. Click the 'Start' button on the Windows Vista taskbar and click 'Computer' in the menu that appears.
2. Double-click the 'C:' drive icon in the 'Computer' window, then double-click the 'Windows' directory.
3. Double-click the 'System32' directory. Verify that the 'wininet.dll' file is listed in the 'System32' window. If not, proceed to the next step.
4. Click the 'Tools' menu near the top of the 'System32' window and click 'Folder Options' in the menu that appears. Click the 'View' tab.
5. Click the 'Show hidden files and folders' radio button. Click to clear the 'Hide extensions of known file types' check box and click 'OK.'
6. Verify that the 'wininet.dll' file is now visible in the 'Internet Explorer' directory.

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How to Register a VB6 OCX

1. Open Visual Basic 6.0 from a desktop shortcut or your Start menu. Choose 'File,' then 'New Project.' Set the type as 'Standard EXE.'
2. Add a new module to the project. Name the module 'Module1' or any other basic title you prefer.
3. Copy the example code provided by Microsoft (see References) into the 'General Declarations' section of the module you created. Replace all instances of 'ComCtl32' in the code with the name of the Visual Basic 6.0 OCX file that you want to register.
4. Press 'Control' and 'G'at the same time to view the immediate window. Type in 'RegisterYourOCX' where 'YourOCX' is the name of the OCX file you are registering ('ComCtl32' in the example). Press 'Enter' to register the OCX file.

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How to Fix a WAB DLL

1. Click 'Start,' select 'Search' then click 'All Files and Folders.'
2. Type 'Wab32.dll' and press 'Enter' on your keyboard.
3. Right click the file (if it shows up on the search menu) and select 'Rename.' If you cannot find the file, that means it was erased at some point, and you can proceed to Step 5.
4. Type 'Wab32.old' to replace the original name and press 'Enter.' Close the search window. Your address book information will remain intact after you rename the file, because the WAB.DLL itself does not store the information. Rather, it allows the computer to access the information in another location.
5. Click 'Start,' select 'Settings' then click 'Control Panel.'
6. Select 'Add/Remove Programs.'
7. Select the 'Windows Setup' tab at the top of the menu. Click 'Components,' then uncheck the box next to 'Microsoft Outlook Express.' Click 'Apply' and wait for the program to uninstall.
8. Re-check the box next to 'Microsoft Outlook Express.' Click 'Apply' to reinstall the program.
9. Restart your computer.

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How to Fix Windows XP With Missing or Corrupt System Files

1. Start your computer up and log into your Windows XP operating system with an administrator-level user account.
2. Insert your Windows XP CD into your CD drive and close any popup windows that may appear.
3. Click on the 'Start' button, open the 'Run' utility, type 'cmd' and then press the 'Enter' key.
4. Type 'sfc /scannow' into the command prompt and wait while the scanning utility checks your system files for damage or deletion. If any bad files are found, they are automatically replaced.

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How to Disable the Microsoft License Manager

1. Click 'Start.' Select 'Run.'
2. Type 'cmd.' Press 'Enter.'
3. Type 'cd C:/WindowsSystem32.' Hit your 'Enter' key and type 'cacls wgatray.exe/d everyone.' Hit the 'Y' key. Enter in 'cacls wgalogon.dll/d everyone' and hit the 'Y' key. Type in 'cacls legitcheckcontrol.dll/d everyone.' Hit the 'Y' key and reboot your computer.

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How to Register Wininet.dll

1. Go to your Start menu and hit “Run.”
2. Write “cmd” in the box and click “OK.”
3. Write “regsvr32 C:\windows\system32\wininet.dll” and press “Enter” on your keyboard.

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How to Fix Shlwapi.dll

1. Press 'Ctrl + Shift + Esc' to launch the Windows Task Manager.
2. Click 'File' and select 'New Task.'
3. Paste 'control appwiz.cpl' in the field. Press 'Enter.'
4. Scroll through the list of programs to locate 'Windows XP Hotfix -- KB834707.' Click the hotfix and click 'Remove.' Click 'Next' at the prompts to continue the removal process. Click 'Finish' to reboot your system.
5. Click 'Start' and open 'Control Panel.'
6. Open the 'Add/Remove Programs' option. Select 'Windows XP Service Pack 2.' Follow the instructions in Step 4 to remove the service pack.
7. Click 'Start' and select 'Programs.' Open 'Windows Update.'
8. Open the 'Important Updates' link. Reinstall Windows XP SP2. Click 'Next' at the prompts to finish the installation. Allow your system to reboot.

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How to Restore a System Error

1. Download and install the free version of TweakNow RegCleaner (see Resources). Run the RegCleaner setup to finish the installation. Open the registry-cleaning tool and click 'Home.' Place a check by the 'Clean registry' and 'Clean traces of your computer' boxes. Click 'Fix and Clean' to restore the system errors on your PC. Reboot your system once the process is complete.
2. Download and install Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (see Resources). Run the setup to complete the installation. Scan your 'C' drive for system infections that might be causing the system errors. The tool automatically removes any infections. Reboot your system after the scan.
3. Download and install the trial version of How to Recover Hard Drive Data (see Resources). This tool recovers missing data. Run the setup and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Open the tool and select the restore data wizard to restore the system errors.

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How to Remove a RUNDLL32.EXE Error

1. Click the 'Start' button on the desktop; then select 'Run.' This will load a new window containing just one search bar. Type 'msconfig' into the bar and hit 'Enter.' This will open the Windows Configuration window.
2. Choose 'Selective Startup' by clicking the small circle next to it. There will several options below it. Only select one. To correct the rundll32.exe issue, you will have to perform each option one at a time, and it does not matter what order you go in. Click 'OK' and then restart the computer.
3. Open up the Windows Configuration again by following the same procedures as in Step 1. An item will be identified as the root to the rundll32.exe error. Once the root of the error is detected, Windows Configuration will correct the issue.
4. Repeat Step 2 and select a different option under 'Selective Startup' if the previous reboot didn't produce any results to the root of rundll32.exe. If the root was detected, there is no need to continue with rebooting the system with different options selected. However, if nothing is detected after the second boot, continue on with the third boot and select a different option. Continue this until the problem is identified.

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How to Remove a Fake Bluescreen

End Processes
1. Press 'Ctrl,' 'Alt' and 'Delete' at the same time.
2. Click on the 'Task Manager' and then click on the 'Processes' tab.
3. End the following processes. To end a process, click on it and then click 'End Process.''SoftCop.exe'
'uninstall.exe'
'ree5.tmp.exe'
'1020zspambo55e39.exe'
'10834w95z101.exe'
Delete DLL Files and Directories
4. Click on the 'Start' menu and then click on 'Run.' The Run box opens.
5. Type 'cmd' into the Run box and click 'OK.' The Command Prompt opens.
6. Type the following into the Command Prompt (without quotes). Press 'Enter' after each line.'regsvr32 /u 10345tr5j9z.dll'
'rmdir c:\Program Files\SoftCop Software'
'rmdir c:\Program Files\SoftCop Software\SoftCop'
'rmdir c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SoftCop'
Delete Files
7. Click on the 'Start' menu.
8. Click on the 'Search Programs and Files' box.
9. Search for and delete the following files. To delete a file, right-click on it and select 'Delete.''SoftCop.lnk'
'1 SoftCop.lnk'
'2 Homepage.lnk'
'3 Uninstall.lnk'
'SoftCop.exe'
'uninstall.exe'
'10345tr5j9z.dll'
'10b9backdoor1z95.ocx'
'10ez9parse1845.cpl'
'ree5.tmp.exe'
'1020zspambo55e39.exe'
'10834w95z101.exe'
'10z14tro9195.cpl'
Delete Registry Values
10. Click on the 'Start' menu and then click on 'Run.' The Run box opens.
11. Type 'regedit' into the Run box and click 'OK.' The Registry Editor opens.
12. Locate the following registry values in the left pane of the Registry Editor and delete them. To delete a registry value, right-click on it and select 'Delete.''HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SoftCop'
'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SoftCop'
'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\SoftCop'
'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run 'ree5.tmp.exe'
'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run 'SoftCop'

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How to Run DLL on Vista

1. Click on 'Start,' type 'run' in the Start Search field, then press 'Enter.' The Run window will appear to allow you to enter and run rundll32.exe commands.
2. Add or remove programs from your computer by running the command:RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl,,0
3. Access the Control Panel if you need to back up your computer, make audio or video adjustments, set up parental controls and more. Type in the command:RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL
4. Delete cookies by entering the command below. Cookies represent information web servers gather about your computer whenever you visit a webpage. Websites will recognize your computer the next time you visit. You can delete these cookies from your hard drive.RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 2
5. Look at the passwords and usernames your Vista system has stored when you run the command below. Vista stores this information so every time you revisit websites, you do not have to enter your password or username. If you choose to, you can remove password information when you click 'Remove,' then 'Close.'RunDll32.exe keymgr.dll,KRShowKeyMgr
6. Enter the command below if you cannot remember the password to your user account. A 'Forgotten Password Wizard' window will appear to help you create a one-time disk. You can use this disk to reset your password as many times as you wish. Make certain you keep your disk in a secure place to keep others from changing your password.RunDll32.exe keymgr.dll,PRShowSaveWizardExW
7. Change your keyboard properties by running the command below. You can assign keyboard buttons to perform certain tasks, such as searching the Internet or launching iTunes. You can also adjust the repeat rate of your keyboard buttons and the blink rate of your cursor. Enter 'Apply,' then 'OK.'RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL main.cpl @1
8. Enter the command below to lock your computer screen if you need to leave temporarily and do not want anyone to use your computer. When your computer locks, you must enter your password to unlock it, which returns you to the previous screen.RunDll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation
9. Make your left mouse button work like your right mouse button when you run the command below.Rundll32 User32.dll,SwapMouseButton
10. Organize your favorite Internet Explorer sites when you enter and run the command below. You can create folders and delete, rename or move files.Rundll32.exe shdocvw.dll,DoOrganizeFavDlg

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How to Get Rid of an Error 48 on iTunes When Trying to Sync an iPod

1. Open iTunes and make sure that you are running the most current version. If there is an updated version available, download and install it and try to sync your iPod again.
2. Plug in your iPod and open iTunes. Verify that you have your current iTunes library backed up on your computer's hard drive. If you do not, take the time to back it up.
3. Click on your iPod icon on the left side of iTunes to go to the iPod summary page. On this page you have the option to restore your iPod to it's original state and also update it with the current version of software, if needed.
4. Select to restore your iPod. After your iPod is restored, sync your songs. You should not receive the Error 48 anymore.

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How to Repair Winhttp.dll

1. Download free Winhttp.dll to your computer (see Resources.)
2. Click the saved Winhttp.dll file and select 'Copy.' Click the'Start' menu, click 'My Computer,' open the 'C:' drive, open the 'Windows' folder and double-click the 'System32' folder. Right-click anywhere in a blank space and select 'Paste.'
3. Click 'Yes' in the confirmation pop-up to replace the existing Winhttp.dll if it's still present on the system.
4. Go to the 'Start' menu, type 'Run' in the 'Start Search' box and press 'Enter.' Type 'Regsvr32 'C:\Windows\System32\Winhttp.dll' in the 'Run' window and press 'Enter' to register the DLL. Click 'Yes' in the pop-up to confirm the registration of a new DLL.
5. Reboot your PC.

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How to Fix a Video File

1. Download and install some video fixing software, including Video Fixer, Cnet: ASF AVI RM WMV Repair or Video Repairer (See Resources).
2. Click on the 'Add File' button from the main menu. Locate a video file that isn't working, such as an AVI or WMV file.
3. Check the box next to the file. Click 'Fix' to have the program repair your video.

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How to Change the Configuration With a Missing Rundll

1. Click the 'Start' button and then click 'All Programs' from the menu.
2. Click the 'Accessories' icon and then right click the 'Command Prompt' icon.
3. Click the 'Run as administrator' button from the menu and enter your administrator password into the field that appears
4. Type 'sfc /scannow' into the command prompt and press the 'Enter' button
5. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

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