How to Fix Frequent Errors in Explorer

1. Defragment your hard drive regularly. If your hard disk is too fragmented -- files are too broken up -- Windows has to work harder to use and manage them. When it has to work too hard to read and use the files it needs, it will end up unable to run the basic user processes. Windows Explorer will be one of the first ones to stop working, so regular defragmentation of your hard drive will help a lot. If you have not defragmented it in a long time. the process can take a long time.
2. Reduce the number of programs running. If you have a lot of programs running simultaneously, it can use lots of memory (RAM). If your PC uses too much of its memory on running programs, it will not have enough left to run basic processes such as Explorer, and it will freeze or crash. Many programs run in the background without your knowing. Many of them are unnecessary; these are good ones to close. Press Control+Alt+Delete to see your task manager. Here you can see which applications and processes are running and end the ones that you do not need to run.
3. Reduce the number of programs that open at log-in. A common problem with Windows Vista and Windows 7 is that too many programs try to open when you start up your PC. This can use too much memory or cause so many programs to use the processor that it cannot handle them. At this point, a simple command such as opening a file or right clicking the desktop will cause Explorer to crash. To select which programs you want to open at startup, open your start menu, click 'Run' and type 'msconfig.' From the System Configuration menu that opens, select the Startup tab. From here you can choose which programs will open when you start your PC.
4. Use good anti-virus software. Windows Explorer errors can occur when a virus modifies or removes some of the files needed to run the computer properly. Removing these viruses will help reduce the impact they have on your PC's performance. After removing viruses, you might also have to run a registry-cleaning program. Registry files are often the ones that cause Explorer errors if you have viruses. A virus can remove or edit commands in the registry that are needed to run Explorer.
5. A last resort to fix Windows Explorer if it will not open at all and no other methods work is to reinstall your Windows operating system. This will erase all data on the hard drive, including all viruses or corrupt files that might have caused the Explorer errors, and install a fresh copy of Windows on your PC. Before doing this, be sure to back up all your important data.

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When I Click on a Hyperlink in Outlook Express it Does Not Connect

Use the Manual Fix
1. Close Outlook Express. Go to the 'Start' menu and select 'Run.'
2. Type 'regsvr32 urlmon.dll' and press 'Enter.'
3. Type 'regsvr32 mshtml.dll' and press 'Enter.'
4. Type 'regsvr32 shdocvw.dll' and press 'Enter.'
5. Type 'regsvr32 browseui.dll' and press 'Enter.'
6. Type 'regsvr32 msjava.dll' and press 'Enter.'
Use Microsoft 'Fix It'
7. Close Outlook Express, Launch your Web browser and go to the Microsoft Support website.
8. Click the icon that says 'Microsoft Fix It.'
9. Click 'Save File' and wait for it to download.
10. Double-click on the setup file and allow the utility to fix the hyperlink problem.

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How to Fix Rundll Error Message

Cannot Find Rundll32.exe Error Message
1. Search your drives and locate a copy of the file 'Rundll32.exe' if you are receiving the error message, 'Windows cannot find C:\Windows\Rundll32.exe. Make sure you typed the name correctly and try again.' A copy of 'Rundll32.exe' is likely found in the folder 'C:/Windows/ServicePackFiles/i386.'
2. Right-click the file and choose 'Copy.'
3. Navigate to the folder 'C:/Windows/System32.' Right-click in the folder and choose 'Paste.' If the file already exists, choose to overwrite it; it may have been corrupted.
4. Restart the computer.
Illegal Operation Error Message
5. Click 'Details' if you've received the error message, 'Rundll32--This program has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down.' The message reports a 'General Protection Fault' in module 'MMSYSTEM.DLL.'
6. Open 'Notepad,' or any text editor, and navigate to 'C:/Windows/system.ini.'
7. Add the line 'drivers=mmsystem.dll' (no quotes), and save the file.
8. Restart the computer.
Error Message at Program Start Up
9. Reinstall a recently removed program if you receive the error message, 'Error loading C:/Windows/System/filename.dll' when starting a program. If you have uninstalled a program incorrectly, a shared 'dll' file may have been removed.
10. Open 'Control Panel' and click 'Add/Remove Programs.'
11. Locate the program and click 'Remove.' During the process, a message may appear informing you of a shared file. Choose the option to keep the file.
12. Restart the Computer.
Error Message at Computer Start Up
13. Click 'Start' > 'Run' and type 'msconfig' (no quotes) in the box if you receive the error message, 'Error loading C:/Windows/System/filename.dll' when your computer boots up.
14. Click on the 'Startup' tab, then choose 'Disable All.'
15. Restart the computer. If the error message does not occur, then the error is caused by a program in the 'Startup' menu.
16. Repeat Step 1, and click the 'Startup' tab. Click the first program's box to place a check mark.
17. Restart the computer. If the error does not occur, repeat Steps 4 and 5, adding checked programs until the error returns, isolating the program causing the error.
18. Reinstall, uninstall or leave that program off the start menu.
19. Restart the computer.

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How to Fix the XP Bootloader

1. Press the power button on the computer to start the boot up process then quickly insert the Windows XP installation CD into the CD/DVD drive of the Windows XP computer.
2. Press a key on the keyboard if the 'Press any key to continue...' message is displayed on the monitor.
3. Press the 'R' key when prompted to 'Repair a Windows XP installation by using the Recovery Console'.
4. Select the Windows XP installation from the list displayed that requires boot loader repair. In most cases only one installation will be listed.
5. Type the Administrator password when requested. If the Administrator account on the computer does not have a password then leave the password blank and press the 'Enter' key.
6. Type 'fixboot' and press the 'Enter' key.
7. Type 'exit' and then remove the Windows XP installation CD and reboot the computer.

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How do I Fix Error 0X80040154 for Windows XP Manually?

1. Go to your "Start" menu and click on “Control Panel.”
2. Double click on “Add/Remove Programs” or “Programs and Features.”
3. Scroll down to “Zone Alarm” and select it.
4. Click the “Change/Remove” or “Remove” button and follow the uninstaller’s instructions and requests.
5. Restart the computer.

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How to Repair the Windows Update Installer in Vista

Install and Run CheckSUR
1. Log onto Windows with administrative rights. Click "Start." Type "cmd" into the search field at the bottom of the "Start" menu. Click "cmd.exe" to open the command prompt.
2. Type "reg add HKLM\COMPONENTS /v StoreCorruptTimeStamp /t REG_SZ /d “0″ /f" into the command prompt. Press "Enter."
3. Type "reg delete HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CheckSUR\" into the command prompt. Press "Enter."
4. Download the System Update Readiness Tool from the Microsoft Download Center. Click "Run" or "Open" to launch the install wizard. Follow the onscreen instructions to install and run the tool.
5. Restart the computer after the System Update Readiness Tool has finished checking the system for errors. Relaunch Windows Update following the restart.
Register Wintrust.dll
6. Log onto Windows as an administrator. Click "Start." Type "cmd" into the search field. Click "cmd.exe."
7. Type "regsvr32 Wintrust.dll /s" into the command prompt. Press "Enter."
8. Exit from the command prompt. Relaunch Windows Update, and attempt to download and install the latest patches for the computer.

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How to Completely Remove ParetoLogic

1. Click the "Start" button, then expand the "Programs" or "All Programs" menu to locate the ParetoLogic folder. Expand this folder as well, selecting the "Anti-Spyware" folder to access the items contained inside of it.
2. Click on the "Uninstall Anti-Spyware" item to begin the uninstallation of the ParetoLogic anti-spyware software. If the program is currently running, you will be asked if you want to stop it; click "Yes."
3. Open Windows Explorer by selecting the "Computer" or "My Computer" option from the Start menu or by holding the Windows key on your keyboard and pressing "E." Navigate to the hard drive that you installed ParetoLogic on, expand the "Program Files" folder, and delete the "ParetoLogic" folder if it still exists.
4. Navigate to the "Program Data" folder and delete the "ParetoLogic" folder there as well if one exists. Close Windows Explorer.
5. Open the Start menu again and expand the "Programs" or "All Programs" menu. Expand the "Accessories" menu, then expand the "System Tools" menu contained inside. Click on the "Scheduled Tasks" or "Task Scheduler" item to launch the Windows Task Scheduler.
6. Click the "ParetoLogic Registration" item in the Task Scheduler. Press the "Del" key or click on the "Delete This Item" option from the menu on the left in order to remove the ParetoLogic task that will cause errors once the program has been uninstalled.

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How to Fix McAfee Security Center

1. Uninstall any other antivirus program that may be installed on your computer. Any other antivirus programs besides McAfee security center causes conflicts. To uninstall these programs, click the Windows 'Start' button and click the 'Control Panel.' Double-click 'Add or Remove Programs' to open the programs window. Scroll through and click the other installed antivirus program. Click 'Remove' to uninstall it from your computer.
2. Run a registry cleaner program to fix missing McAfee Security Center dll files and extensions. Most of the errors with McAfee occur in the registry, and repairing the registry will solve a great deal of problems. If you do not have a registry cleaner, download and install CCleaner free (see Resources).
3. Launch your program after it has installed and click the 'Registry' button on the left panel. Click 'Scan for issues.' CCleaner will search the registry for corrupt McAfee files. Click 'Fix selected issues' when the scan is complete and click 'Yes' to backup your registry.
4. Click 'Fix all Selected Issues' when the backup is complete and click 'OK' to repair the corrupt McAfee registry entries.
5. Download any available updates, patches and fixes if there are any from the McAfee website. To check for updates, navigate to the McAfee support page and click 'Downloads' to see if there are any available security updates.
6. Uninstall and reinstall your McAfee programs as a final resort if all other troubleshooting attempts fails. To uninstall your McAfee programs, click the Windows 'Start' button and click the 'Control Panel.'
7. Double-click 'Add or Remove Programs' to open the programs window. Scroll through and click the McAfee program you want to uninstall. Click 'Remove.' Perform the same procedure to uninstall other McAfee programs. Restart your computer when you are done.
8. Insert your McAfee installation disk into the computer CD-ROM drive to re-install the McAfee programs. If you purchased a download, navigate to the McAfee website to download and install your McAfee programs.

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How to Fix a Microsoft Winsock Error

1. Open your Web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera).
2. Navigate to the dll-download-system link (see Resources).
3. Search for 'Winsock.dll.'
4. Click to download 'Winsock.dll' and save the file to your Windows desktop.
5. Go to your Windows desktop and right-click on the 'Winsock.dll' file.
6. Click 'Start' and type 'C: Windows\System32' in the Search box. This will open the Sytem32 folder.
7. Paste the file in your System32 folder.
8. Select 'Yes' to replace the existing old file.
9. Click 'Start' and type 'CMD' in the search box and press 'Enter.' This opens the Windows command window.
10. Type at the command prompt 'Regsvr32 winsock.dll' and press 'Enter.'
11. Type 'Exit' to exit the command prompt.
12. Restart your computer.

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How to Get ActiveX to Work on a Mac

1. Launch the Internet browser on your Mac computer. Click on the download link provided in the Resources section below.
2. Click the 'Download' tab, and the ActiveX download begins on the computer. The program application is not large, so it shouldn't take very long to complete.
3. Double-click the downloaded Mac ActiveX download in the 'Downloads' window (or double-click the desktop icon) to launch the installation.
4. Follow the installation prompts to complete the ActiveX setup.

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How to Fix Windows When Host Process Rundll32 Has Stopped Working

1. Update any Nero software on your system. Ensure that the software is the latest version and is compatible with Windows Vista and your computer hardware. Uninstall any Nero software if it is up to date and you still think it might be the cause of the error message; you can always reinstall the software if this does not fix the error.
2. Disable 'Data Execution Prevention.' Click the Windows logo, then select 'All Programs.' Highlight 'Accessories' and then click on 'Command Prompt.' Type the command 'bcdedit.exe /set {current} nx AlwaysOff' to disable DEP. Reboot the computer and see if the error returns.
3. Turn off the ability for Windows to display thumbnails in Windows Explorer. Open 'My Computer' and click on the 'Tools' menu. Choose 'Folder Options,' then pick the 'View' tab. Check the option that says 'Always show icons, never thumbnails.' Restart Windows and wait to see if the error is gone.
4. Right-click the speaker in the system tray. Choose 'Playback Devices' from the pop-up menu. Right-click one of the devices that appears in the window. Uncheck the option that reads 'Show Disabled Devices.'

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How to Restore a Class Not Registered Error

1. Right-click on the 'Start' button from your desktop and click the 'Explore' option from the shortcut menu.
2. Click the 'OK' button that appears for the 'Class Not Registered' error to close out of the dialog box.
3. Click the 'Start' button from the desktop and then click the 'Run' button. If you don't see the 'Run' button, type 'Run' in the search field and press 'Enter.'
4. Enter 'regsvr32 ExplorerFrame.dll' into the 'Open' field. Click the 'OK' button and then try to run Windows Explorer again. Click the 'Start' button from your desktop if you still receive the error and then click the 'All Programs' option.
5. Select the 'Accessories' option and then click the 'System Tools' option. Click the 'System Restore' option.
6. Click the 'Restore my computer to an earlier time' option and then select a restore date for a time before the error occurred. Click the 'Restore' button and your computer will automatically restart.

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How to Load ActiveX

1. Launch the Internet Explorer Web browser.
2. Click the 'Tools' button, then select 'Internet Options' from the drop-down list. The 'Internet Options' dialog window will open.
3. Click the 'Security' tab, then click 'Internet' icon in the 'Select a zone to view or change security settings' box.
4. Click the 'Custom level' button. The 'Security Settings' dialog window will open. Click the check box next to 'Enable' under any item that has the words 'ActiveX' in it. Click the 'OK' button.
5. Click the pop-up 'Information Bar' located under the Internet Explorer Address Bar if it requests to install an ActiveX Control. Select 'Install,' then click 'Yes' on the pop-up box to confirm the installation. The ActiveX control will then be installed.

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How to Fix PaperPort 11 DLL Crashes

1. Click the 'Start' button and then right-click 'Computer.'
2. Click 'Properties' and then click 'Advanced system settings.' (Note: Type in your administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted.)
3. Click 'Settings' and then click the 'Data Execution Prevention' tab.
4. Click 'Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select.'
5. Check the box next to the PaperPort software and then click 'OK.'
6. Close the 'System Properties' dialog box and then restart your computer if prompted.

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How to Install the Active X Control for Windows XP SP2

1. Open "Start," "Programs" and click "Internet Explorer."
2. Navigate to the webpage requiring the ActiveX Control.
3. Click on the notification reading "This site might require the following ActiveX Control." Select "Install ActiveX Control."
4. Click "Run" if you trust the website and the publisher of the ActiveX Control. This will install it to your XP SP2 computer.

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