How to Get Into Recovery Mode Without Logging Into XP

1. Turn on your computer, insert your Windows installation CD in the CD tray and reboot the computer. When the computer gets to the start-up screen that displays your BIOS information, press “ESC” on your keyboard. This will take you to the “Boot Menu” screen.
2. Choose the “CD-ROM Drive” selection. Press “Enter.” This will give you a command line screen that will prompt you to “Press any key to boot from CD…” Quickly press any key on your keyboard. After you press any key, you will see a blue screen with \"Windows Setup\" in the top left corner.
3. Allow the set-up CD to load the system drivers as if you are performing an installation of Windows XP. When the system drivers are loaded, this will bring you to a screen that says “Welcome to Setup.” You will see three options.
4. Go to the Recovery Console by following the directions under option two that reads, “To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console press R.” As directed, press “R” on your keyboard. This will take you to the next screen and into the Recovery Console.
5. Once inside the Recovery Console, select the Windows installation that you would like to log onto and press “Enter.” The Recovery Console will prompt you to enter the Administrator password. If there is a password, enter the password and press “Enter.” Usually by default there is no password; if this is the case, just press “Enter” and you will automatically log into the Windows installation you selected previously.
6. At the command prompt (which looks like this: C:\\Windows>), you can make limited changes to the operating system.

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How to Repair Setup.exe

Troubleshooting Install/Uninstall
1. Terminate the program installation and delete the downloaded program. Download the program again and attempt to reinstall to replace missing files that may have been skipped during a previous installation.
2. Close the web browser to work offline if reinstallation is unsuccessful. Disable any antivirus software and firewall programs that may be halting the installation process, and repeat the installation or use the 'repair' feature if it is available. Enable AV software and firewalls before accessing the Internet.
3. Open the 'Event Viewer' to inspect the Windows log for errors that may have occurred during recent installs or uninstalls, or reports of missing .dll files. For Windows XP, the Event Viewer is available by clicking 'Start' > 'Control Panel' > 'Performance and Maintenance' > 'Administrative Tools' and double-clicking 'Computer Management' > 'Event Viewer.' Other Windows versions use similar pathways.
Finding and Replacing a Missing DLL File
4. Open 'Search' from the Windows 'Start' menu and type in the filename of the missing .dll file. Include hidden and system files in the search to locate the file in another program folder.
5. Repeat the search, if unsuccessful, on another computer using the same operating system or Windows version. A version mismatch of the .dll can corrupt the file on one computer, but an intact version can be retrieved from a computer with the same operating system.
6. Search online .dll databases for an unmodified version of the missing .dll. Download the file that corresponds to the Windows OS of the computer with the missing file.
7. Open the program folder of the program with the missing file, and copy the .dll file to the folder. Alternately, open the 'Windows' folder and insert the .dll file in the 'system32' folder. Reboot the computer.
8. Download and install a Registry Cleaner program if reinstallation or replacement of missing .dll files is unsuccessful. Create a system backup when prompted, and run a full system registry scan following all on-screen prompts.

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How to Add DLL Files

1. Reinstall software that prompts messages of missing .dll files. Many pieces of software install .dll files on your computer as you install the software itself, and it could be that one of these files has been accidentally deleted or corrupted. Reinstalling the software can add or replace these files and often resolves .dll problems that only occur when using a specific software title. If this doesn't add the .dll files you need, proceed to the next step.
2. Visit a Web site that contains thousands of .dll files available for free download. A link to one such site can be found in the Resources section below.
3. Search the site for the .dll files you need. Make sure you read the file details in your search results to confirm that you've found the files you need.
4. Download the .dll files you need.
5. Move the .dll files to the system folder. The location of this folder varies by the version of Windows you are using. In Windows 95, 98 and ME, the folder path is 'C:\Windows\System.' In Windows 2000 and NT, it's 'C:\WINNT\System32.' The path for all 32-bit versions of Windows XP and Vista is 'C:\Windows\System32' and the path for 64-bit versions of these operating systems is 'C:\WindowsSysWOW64.'
6. Reboot your computer.

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Cannot Locate Browseui.Dll

1. Restart the computer. Press 'F8' on your keyboard when the BIOS information is displayed. Choose the 'Safe Mode with Command Prompt' option.
2. Insert the Windows XP CD-ROM. Type 'cd\windows\system32' at Command Prompt. Now type 'ren browseui.dll browseui.old' and press 'Enter.'
3. Change to your CD-ROM directory by typing the CD drive letter followed by a colon, and press 'Enter.' The CD-ROM drive letter is usually E, D, or F. Type 'cd i386' and press 'Enter.' Type 'expand Browseui.dl_ %Windir%\System32\Browseui.dll,' and then press 'Enter.' Make sure you type it exactly as it is here.
4. Press 'CTRL' + 'ALT' + 'DEL' on your keyboard, and restart the computer.
5. Load Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer to make sure the problem has been fixed. If you see an error message stating that 'Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close,' you need to unregister and then reregister the browseui.dll file. To do this, Click 'Start,' click 'Run' and then type 'cmd' and click OK.
6. Type 'cd\windows\system32' at the command prompt and press 'Enter.' Type 'regsvr32 browseui.dll /u,' and press 'Enter.' Type 'regsvr32 browseui.dll,' and press 'Enter.' Type 'exit' and press 'Enter' to close the Command Prompt window. Restart the computer.

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How to Fix a Windows Root System Problem

1. Boot the system using the last known good configuration option. Press the F8 key when the computer starts to access the Boot Option Menu. Tab down to Use Last Known Configuration and press enter to continue loading Windows.
2. Restore to a previous point when the system was working using System Restore. If Windows is not loading properly start the system in Safe Mode. Press the F8 key to go to the Boot Menu Options and select Safe Mode from the list.
3. Click the 'Start' button and then select 'All Programs.' System Restore is found in the System Tools program group which is located in the Accessories program group. Click on 'System Restore' and select a restore point that you want to use. You may be prompted to restart the system after the process has completed.
4. Uninstall the last program that was added to the system. If the system problem occurred after a new program was installed a conflict could have been created. This happens when the new program attempts to share a file that is needed by Windows. Removing the offending program may correct the root system problem.
5. Click the 'Start' button and then select 'Control Panel.' Click the Add and Remove Programs icon to see a list of installed programs. Scroll down to find the last program that was installed. Click the 'Remove' button to start the uninstall process. Restart the computer and let it load normally to see if the problem has been corrected.
6. Restore a backup of the Registry. If a program such as RegSeeker was used to clean the registry, a backup can be created each time it is run. Double click the icon on the desktop to start the program. Click on the Backups option on the left to see a list of registry backup files. Double click on a backup file and then click the Restore button to begin the process. You will need to restart the system when the backup has been restored.

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How to Remove Windows PC Defender Virus

1. Turn on or restart the computer and press "F8" on the boot screen to open the Windows Advanced Boot Options menu. Scroll to "Safe Mode" and press Enter.
2. Sign in to Windows. Hold down "Ctrl-Shift-Esc" to open Windows Task Manager. Click the "Processes" tab.
3. Click "Image Name" to alphabetize the processes. Right-click "eb.exe." Select "End Process" from the menu. Click "End Process" again.
4. Repeat the above step for fix.exe, ppal.exe and WP345d.exe.
5. Click "File." Click "New Task" to open the "Run" window. Type "cmd" and press "Enter" to open a command-line window.
6. Type "cd c:\windows\system32" at the command-line prompt. Press "Enter." Type "regsvr32 -u mozcrt19.dll" and press "Enter" to unregister the Windows PC Defender dynamic linking library.
7. Repeat the process for sqlite3.dll, cid.dll and ddv.dll. Type "cd %userprofile%\recent" at the command prompt and press Enter. Unregister tempdoc.dll. Close the command-prompt window.
8. Reopen the "Run" box. Type in "regedit" or "regedit.exe." Press Enter to open Windows Registry Editor.
9. Navigate through the "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT" and "CLSID" paths. Right-click "{3F2BBC05-40DF-11D2-9455-00104BC936FF}." Click "Delete." Click "Yes" to confirm.
10. Return to "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT." Right-click "WP345d.DocHostUIHandler" and click "Delete." Click "Yes" to confirm the deletion.
11. Go through "HKEY_USERS | .DEFAULT | Software| Microsoft| Internet Explorer." Click "SearchScopes."
12. Right-click "URL," which has the value of "http://search-gala.com/?&uid=201&q={searchTerms," and click "Delete." Click "Yes" to confirm the deletion.
13. Return to "Internet Explorer." Right-click "PRS," which has the value of "http://127.0.0.1:27777/?inj=%ORIGINAL%." Click "Delete." Click "Yes."
14. Go to "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings." Find and delete "UID" with the "201" value.
15. Click "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\User Agent\Post Platform." Delete "89770891803."
16. Open "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run." Delete "Windows PC Defender."
17. Click the Start button at the bottom left of your monitor screen. Click "Computer." Enter "8424.mof" into the search bar and wait for the computer to locate the file. When the file appears in the results, right-click it, then click "Delete." Click "Yes."
18. Repeat the process for the following files associated with Windows PC Defender: exec.tmp, mozcrt19.dll, CLSV.tmp, fix.exe, search.xml, ddv.dll, eb.exe, sqlite3.dll, tempdoc.dll, WP345d.exe, runddlkey.drv, WPCD.ico, ppal.exe, wpcd.cfg, energy.sys, vd952342.bd, cookies.sqlite, Windows PC Defender.lnk, PE.drv, cid.dll, eb.sys, FS.drv, Instructions.ini, kernel32.drv and PE.tmp.
19. Go to "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data." Delete the following folders: "3adffe," "WPCDSys" and "345d567."
20. Type "%userprofile%\application data" into the address bar and press Enter. Right-click "Windows PC Defender" then click "Delete." Click "Yes" to completely remove the Windows PC Defender virus from your computer. Restart your computer.

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How to Reinstall the Remote Access Connection Manager Service

1. Insert your Windows installation disk into your computer's CD or DVD-ROM.
2. Click 'Perform Additional Tasks' on the pop-up window.
3. Click 'Install Remote Desktop Connection.'
4. Pass through the installation prompts, then restart your computer to finalize the process.

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How to Record Comcast on Demand

1. Contact Comcast and order DVR. You can add DVR to your current plan or package. Rates vary on your plan or package. Once you order DVR, you can start using it right away.
2. Press 'MY DVR' on your remote. The DVR menu will appear. You can view recordings, play them, create manual records or record from your listings.
3. Press the '1' button to access Comcast On Demand. Navigate through the menu to select the movies or shows you want. Press the 'Play' button to play the show or movie.
4. Press the red button in the center of the remote to begin recording. This instantly records the program from the beginning to the ending.
5. Press the 'MY DVR' button. Navigate down to 'Watch Programs.' The list of recorded programs will appear in this submenu. Use the navigational buttons to choose your recorded program and to watch it.

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How to Remove AMIP for iTunes Error

1. Close iTunes, then click “Start” and select “Computer.”
2. Type “Program Files\iTunes\Plug-ins” (without the quotes) in the Search box and press “Enter.”
3. Click to select “ituneswrapper.dll” and press “Delete.”

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How do I Install ActiveX on Windows XP?

1. Click "Tools," then click "Internet Options." Click the "Security" tab, then set the "Internet" control level to "Custom Level."
2. Scroll down the "Security Settings" list that pops up to locate "ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins." Click "Enable" under "ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins." Click "OK," then "Yes" to confirm your choice. Click "Apply," and then "OK." This fully enables ActiveX once it has been installed.
3. Click "OK" to close the window and resume normal computer use.

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How to Install a Cryptographic Service

1. Click the 'Start' button, and then click 'Run.' Type 'cmd' in the dialog box, and then press 'Enter' to open the command prompt.
2. Type 'net stop cryptsvc' in the command prompt window, and then press 'Enter' to stop the Cryptographic Service in case it is already running.
3. Type 'regsvr32 softpub.dll' and then press 'Enter.' Windows displays a message confirming that it registered the Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file successfully. Click 'OK.'
4. Type 'regsvr32 wintrust.dll' and then press 'Enter.' Click 'OK.'
5. Type 'regsvr32 initpki.dll' and then press 'Enter.' Click 'OK.'
6. Type 'regsvr32 dssenh.dll' and then press 'Enter.' Click 'OK.'
7. Type 'regsvr32 rsaenh.dll' and then press 'Enter.' Click 'OK.'
8. Type 'regsvr32 gpkcsp.dll' and then press 'Enter.' Click 'OK.'
9. Type 'regsvr32 sccbase.dll' and then press 'Enter.' Click 'OK.'
10. Type 'regsvr32 slbcsp.dll' and then press 'Enter.' Click 'OK.'
11. Type 'regsvr32 mssip32.dll' and then press 'Enter.' Click 'OK.'
12. Type 'regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll' and then press 'Enter.' Click 'OK.'
13. Type 'net start cryptsvc' and then press 'Enter' to restart the Cryptographic Service. Close the command prompt.

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How to Fix the Rundll32.exe Problem

1. Restart your computer and press the 'F8' key before Windows loads to access Safe Mode. After pressing 'F8,' the Windows Boot Menu with Advanced Options screen will appear.
2. Press the 'Down' key on your keyboard to navigate to the 'Safe Mode' option and then press 'Enter.' After Windows loads in Safe Mode, you will have access to the desktop.
3. Click 'Start' and then click on 'My Computer.' Double-click the 'C:' drive and then double-click the Windows folder. Double-click the 'INF' folder and right-click the 'Sr.inf' file.
4. Click the 'Install' option and let Windows reinstall the file. Restart the computer.

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How to Fix MSI.Dll

1. Click the 'Start' button. Click 'My Computer' if you are running Windows XP. Type 'start explorer' in the Search field if you are running Vista or Windows 7. Click 'Enter.'
2. Open the following folder path:C (or the drive letter corresponding to your hard drive) > Windows > System32
3. Download the msi.dll to your desktop (see Resource). Drag the file to the open System32 folder. Confirm the replacement of the corrupt msi.dll file.
4. Press 'R' + the Windows key.
5. Type the following in the dialog box:regsvr32 msi.dll
6. Click 'OK' to register the file.

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How to Remove a PMC Taskbar

1. Right click an empty space on the Windows Taskbar and choose 'Task Manager.'
2. Select the 'Processes' tab. Right click the 'pmc.taskbar.palette.dll' process and choose 'End Process' from the drop-down menu.
3. Launch Windows Explorer and navigate to the directory where the 'pmc.taskbar.dll' file is located. This is generally located under the 'C:\Program Files\Pinnacle\MediaCenter,' or 'C:\WINDOWS\System32' directories.
4. Right click 'pmc.taskbar.dll,' and choose 'Delete' from the drop-down menu.
5. Launch a free Dll-repair program, such as 'Free Dll Repair Tool,' or 'Pmc.Taskbar.Palette.dll Repair.' Download one, if necessary (see Resources).
6. Install and launch the Dll repair tool, click the 'Scan' button. The 'pmc.taskbar.dll' will display as a result. Click the 'Repair' button and allow for the process to complete. PMC Taskbar will be automatically removed.

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How to Fix a Shell32.Dll Not a Valid Windows Image

1. Reboot the computer. While Windows is trying to boot, continuously press the 'F8' key. A screen of various mode options. Choose to boot Windows in 'Last Good Config' or 'Safe Mode.' 'Last Good Config' is the better choice, but Windows may not be able to boot in that mode. You will need one of these modes to access your CD-ROM.
2. Put in your Windows CD in the CD-ROM after Windows have loaded in one of the above modes.
3. Reinstall and repair Windows using the Windows Installation disk. The setup screen will appear automatically after you put the CD in. Click on 'Reinstall Windows' on the setup screen. Follow the installation wizard to repair Windows to a state that can load without errors.
4. Restart Windows after the installation. The mode screen may appear again. This time choose 'Start Windows Normally' to start Windows as you would before the errors started. You shouldn't have any other problems loading Windows now.

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