How to Fix a Binkw32.dll Error

1. Go to the binkw32.dll file download website (see Resources for the link) and click on the "Save File" button. This will initiate the file download onto your computer.
2. Find the location of the file download on the computer and right-click on the file. Select the "Extract" option and choose the Windows desktop as the destination for the file extraction.
3. Right-click on the "Start" button, located in the lower left corner of the Windows desktop, and select the "Explore" option. This action opens "Windows Explorer." Go to the "System" folder, in the left panel of Windows Explorer. Different versions of the Windows operating systems will have the "System" folder in varying locations. The locations are as follows:Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista: "C:\Windows\System32."Windows 2000, Windows NT: "C:\WINNT\System32."
4. Left-click the "System" folder in the left panel of "Windows Explorer." This will open the contents of the folder in the right panel.
5. Drag and drop the "binkw32.dll" file from the Windows desktop into the right panel of Windows Explorer, onto the contents of the opened "System" folder. Click "Yes" to replace the old "binkw32.dll" file with the new "binkw32.dll" file. Reboot the computer.

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How to Clear an HP Check Printer Cartridge Error Code

Reinstall the Ink Cartridge
1. Turn on the printer and open the cover where the ink cartridge is located. Remove the cartridge.
2. Place the ink cartridge back in the carriage. Close the cover. Turn the printer off for a minute.
3. Turn the HP printer on. Print a test page. If this does not correct the problem, move onto Section 2.
Wipe Down the Cartridge Contacts
4. Turn on the printer and open the cover where the ink cartridge is located. Remove the cartridge.
5. Remove the cartridge and use a clean, lint-free, dry cloth to gently wipe the contacts.
6. Wipe from the top of the contact to the bottom. Do this for each contact.
7. Place the HP ink cartridge back in the carriage. Turn the printer off for a minute.
8. Turn the HP printer on. Print a test page. If this does not correct the problem, move onto Section 3.
Reset the HP Deskjet and Photosmart Printers
9. Turn on the HP Deskjet or Photosmart printer, open the cover and remove both the black and color cartridge. Close the cover.
10. Remove the power cord from the outlet and disconnect the cables running to the computer or router. Wait one minute, plug in the power cord and then plug in the cables.
11. Open the cover and install the black and color ink cartridges. Turn on the printer.
12. Print a test page. If this does not correct the problem, you will need to buy new ink cartridges at an office supply store, such as Staples or OfficeMax, or a discount retailer, such as Walmart or Target.
Reset the HP Officejet and HP PSC All-in-one Printers
13. Turn on the Officejet or PSC all-in-one printers.
14. Unplug the power cord from the back of the printer and wait one minute.
15. Plug the power cord back into the printer. Press and hold the "Power" button until printer turns on.
16. Print a test page to see if this has fixed the problem. If not, you will need to buy a new color ink unit at any office supply store.

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How to Use ActiveX on a Blackberry

1. Click on the "Internet Explorer" icon on your Blackberry to open the Internet. Internet Explorer is the only Web browser that uses ActiveX controls. Type in the URL of a webpage that uses ActiveX technology into the address bar at the top of the screen and wait for the page to begin loading.
2. Notice a yellow bar that appears at the top of the screen as the page begins to load. Within the yellow bar, the following text appears: "Internet Explorer stopped this site from installing ActiveX control." Move your cursor over the yellow bar and click the trackball. This will open a menu.
3. Select the first line of the menu that opens by scrolling your cursor to the entry that reads "Install This Add-on for All Users of This Computer." Click on the trackball. Internet Explorer will now open a "User Account Control" window which includes a "Continue" and a "Cancel" button. Select "Continue" to to install ActiveX on the Blackberry.
4. Load the webpage you are visiting as normal. The ActiveX controls have now been installed and will be used whenever pages using ActiveX content are accessed on your Blackberry. There is nothing else you need to do.

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How to Repair a Missing Dll File in Windows XP Professional

1. Locate a copy of the missing DLL file. Search online archives of DLL files or copy the file from a system that has a working version of the DLL file you are missing.
2. Move the DLL file into the 'C:\Windows\System32' system folder. Overwrite any files that already exist.
3. Click 'Start' and choose 'Run.' Type 'cmd' and press 'Enter.'
4. Enter the command 'regsvr32 {file}.dll' where {file} is the name of the missing DLL. Press 'Enter.'
5. Restart the computer to complete the process.

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How to Fix Error Code 2738 for Microsoft Streets amp; Trips 2006

1. Double click the 'Command Prompt' icon in Windows to open it. It is located under Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. The Start Menu is labeled with a Windows logo in Vista and Windows 7 and located in the bottom left corner.
2. Enter the following command into the command prompt box 'regsvr32 vbscript.dll' without the quotes. This will register visual basic scripts for your computer.
3. Enter the following command into the command prompt box 'regsvr32 jscript.dll' without the quotes. This will register java scripts for your computer.
4. Close the command prompt box. This may open a dialog box prompting you to restart Windows now. Accept the option to reset Windows if prompted (usually in Windows XP) otherwise your computer is now ready to install Microsoft Streets and Trips 2006.

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How to Use Freestyle Flash

1. Wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap, and dry them on a clean towel.
2. Insert a new lancette into your lancing device. Verify that the lancing device is clean around the tip and the lancette fits properly.
3. Be sure you have the right strips for your Freestyle Flash meter. Confirm that your strips are within the printed expiration date.
4. Insert the test strip into the Freestyle Flash meter with the sample collection end facing out. Be sure that the meter recognizes the strip and wait for the meter to prompt you for the blood sample.
5. Clean the test area with a fresh alcohol wipe and allow it to dry thoroughly. Any excess alcohol may result in an inaccurate reading.
6. With the opposite hand, grasp the lancing device. Holding it firmly against the test site, push the button to trigger the device.
7. Grasp the testing finger slightly below the test site and gently squeeze it to encourage blood flow. You only need a small sample with the Freestyle Flash meter.
8. Hold the Freestyle Flash meter in your free hand and gently touch the strip against the blood sample and allow it to draw the blood in.
9. The Freestyle Flash meter will beep and test the sample Watch the display as it counts down to verify the meter is working. It will display the results on the screen in about five seconds.
10. Use the alcohol swab to gently wipe the test site clean and apply slight pressure to stop the flow of blood. Use the alcohol wipe, gauze or a band aid as needed to stop the bleeding.
11. Record your reading in a log for later reference. The Freestyle Flash will hold 250 test results, but it is a good idea to have a back up of the record just in case.
12. Discard the used strip into the garbage and remove the lancette from the lancing device. The lancette should be disposed of in a Sharps container after use.

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How to Change Time and Date on Windows XP

Change the Date and Time in Windows XP
1. Start Windows XP normally. Make sure you are logged in as an administrator or as another user with privileges for changing settings.
2. Click on the time that is displayed in the task bar. This will bring up the Date and Time Properties box. You can also right-click on the time by clicking on the 'Adjust Date and Time' menu option.
3. Highlight a portion of the time on the digital clock, beneath the graphic representation of the time (it looks like a traditional round-faced clock), to highlight it. Make sure you have highlighted the correct portion (hours for hours, minutes for minutes).
4. Enter the time you wish to change and click 'Apply.'
5. Click one of the drop-down menus in the 'Date' section of the window. This will allow you to change the month and the year, either by typing them in or selecting them from the menu.
6. Click on a particular day of the week to reset the calendar to that day.
7. Remember to click 'Apply' whenever you change a property or multiple properties. Your changes will not be confirmed until you do.
8. Enable the daylight-savings time function in the 'Time Zone' tab. This will automatically change the clock to conform with daylight-savings time.

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How to Restore Flash Player

1. Navigate to the Flash Player download Web page, and click on the 'Download Now' button. If you already have the latest version of Flash installed, you'll receive a message telling you that your installation will update automatically when a new version is released. If you don't have the latest version, follow the instructions to install.
2. Click on the 'Start' button, then 'Control Panel' followed by 'Uninstall a Program' in the 'Programs' section if you have the latest version of Flash but are still experiencing problems.
3. Locate Flash from the list of programs displayed. Highlight and click on 'Uninstall' at the top of the screen before following the instructions to remove Flash from your computer.
4. Go back to the Flash Player download Web page, click on the 'Download Now' button and follow the instructions to install. This will install a new version of Flash on your machine.

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How to Repair a DCOM Error

1. Click 'Start,' then enter 'dcomcnfg' into the 'Run' or 'Search' box and press the 'Enter' key. Wait for the Windows to configure and launch the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) Component Services Snap-In utility.
2. Click 'Component Services' in the left window pane when the MMC window appears. Navigate to 'Computers' > 'My Computer' > 'DCOM Config' > 'Microsoft Windows Remote Shell Host.'
3. Right-click the 'Microsoft Windows Remote Shell Host' value link, then click 'Properties' on the pop-up menu.
4. Click the 'Security' tab under the 'Launch and Activation Permissions' label, then click 'Customize.'
5. Click the 'Edit' button, then assign the following permissions in the window:'Everyone -- Local Launch and Local Activation''Network Service, System, Administrators Group, Interactive --Local Launch, Remote Launch, Local Activation and Remote Activation.' (Enable all of the check boxes.)
6. Close the MMC snap-in window, then restart the computer.

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How to Access Dll Files Through C

1. Click the Start menu in Windows and double-click the 'My Computer' logo to begin locating the computer's DLL database. Most operating systems store system information in the C drive, so double-click this drive to browse it. If there is a warning screen stating that system files are currently hidden, select the 'Show system files' or 'Show contents of this folder' option and continue browsing. Open the Windows folder.
2. Open the sub-folder labeled 'System-32.' This is where the majority of DLL files are located. Typically, the only reason that a DLL file would not be located here is if a user instructed otherwise during a program installation. Scroll down in the folder until you find the DLL file that you are looking for.
3. Click 'Tools' and then 'Folder options' if no DLL files are showing up in the System-32 folder. Choose the 'View' tab and select from the options to view hidden files and folders. Also, select the option to view file extensions for known file types. All DLL files should now show up in the System-32 folder as ending in '.dll.'

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How to Restore Rundll32.exe in Vista

1. Insert the Vista disc into the computer. Restart the computer.
2. Press any key when prompted to boot from the disc.
3. Select your language, keyboard, and currency settings. Click 'Repair your computer.'
4. Select the drive containing Vista and press 'Next' to launch the automated repair program.

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How to Fix System32 in Windows

The System Configuration Utility
1. Open "Start," click "Run" and type “msconfig” in the field. Press "Enter" to run the System Configuration utility.
2. Click the "Startup" tab for a list of programs that launch at system startup. Disable the programs that are not important to Windows, video card, sound card or other devices connected to the computer. Each computer will have a different list of startup programs, so it is up to the user to determine what is important.
3. Click "Apply" to save the settings, click "OK" and then restart the computer when prompted.
CCleaner's Registry Cleaner
4. Download CCleaner from CCleaner.com. Click the "Alternative Download" option in the Download section for a direct download from the vendor's website.
5. Install and run CCleaner. Follow the default installation instructions.
6. Click the Registry icon in CCleaner, uncheck the "ActiveX and Class Issues" and the "Installer" options and then click "Scan" for Issues.
7. Click "Fix Selected" Issues, then click "Yes" in the confirmation window to create a backup of the registry. Click "Fix All Selected Issues" in the new window, then click "Close" when the task is complete.
Windows Update
8. Click "Start," "All Programs" and then click "Windows Update."
9. Click "Check for Updates," then install any critical update. The computer will have to restart and run Windows Update again, depending on the number of updates.
10. Continue running Windows Update and installing critical updates until no more are available.

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How to Reinstall Winsocks

1. Download the Winsock fix, which is available for free at SnapFiles and Softonic.
2. Locate your download and double click it to start reinstalling Winsock registry values.
3. Click 'ReG-Backup' and click 'OK' at the info screen. Specify a location to save your registry backup. Select both 'System Registry' and 'Current User Registry.' Then click 'OK.' This will back up your registry.
4. Click 'Fix' and click 'Yes' to confirm. Allow the Winsock registry values to be reinstalled. Reboot your computer. Winsock registry values should be fixed.

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How to Fix Runtime Error 229

1. Navigate to the Microsoft Script Download link in Resources.
2. Click 'Download' for the Microsoft Script Engine to download onto the computer.
3. Open the downloaded file by double-clicking the icon (either on the desktop or 'downloads' pop-up window).
4. Follow the prompts to the installation wizard. This will complete the setup; once installed, the runtime error 229 will be corrected

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How to Get Rid of the Warning that Internet Explorer Has Restricted ActiveX and Java Scripts

1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Click 'Tools' and select 'Internet Options.'
3. Click the 'Advanced Tab.'
4. Scroll down the list of options until you locate the 'Allow ActiveX Content from CDs to Run on My Computer' and 'Allow Active Content to Run in Files on My Computer' entries.
5. Select both entries, then click 'OK.' This will disable the popup and allow ActiveX and Javascript to run on your computer unimpeded.

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