How to Fix Winupd.dll

1. Log on to your computer with an account that has administrative privileges.
2. Open the Start menu and click the 'Search' button.
3. Choose to search all files and folders, and then enter 'winupd.dll' into the search box and press 'Enter.'
4. Note the path of the winupd.dll file by writing it down or copying it into a word processing document.
5. Open the 'Start' menu again, click the 'Run' button and type 'cmd' into the text box. Hit 'OK' to launch the command prompt window.
6. Navigate to the location of the winupd.dll file using the 'cd' command, which stands for 'change directory.'
7. Type 'regsvr32 /u [winupd.dll]' into the command prompt window and hit the 'Enter' key to unregister the corrupted file.
8. Go to the location of the winupd.dll file in a Windows Explorer window and delete the file.

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How to Stop a Rundll Error From Wreaking Havoc on Your Computer

1. Scan your computer with an anti-virus program. Many free programs available include AVG Anti-virus and Avira. Many dll errors are caused by virus or spyware programs that are corrupting your registry; scan the system (via a simple step-by-step process) and delete any hazardous files that are flagged in order to stop the corruption.
2. Download and run a registry cleaner. A number of free programs available online can clean your registry and correct errors. Abexo Registry Cleaner and Eusing Registry Cleaner are useful free programs. Just click on the 'Scan' button and select the drive you want to scan, and they will correct the registry errors in that drive.
3. Remove any programs from your computer that you do not use. The more programs on your system that are accessing the dll files, the more likely errors will occur. Access your Control Panel through the Start menu and select 'Add or Remove Programs.' A list will populate showing your programs. Click on a program from the list to select it and then click on the 'Remove' button on the left of the window.

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How to Find Freeware for Registry Errors

1. Navigate to one of the software-download sites listed in the resources. All of these provide software programs that can be used for fun, productivity and system maintenance. Many, but not all, of the programs are free.
2. Scroll through the available registry utilities, making sure the site lists only free programs (freeware) or that the program has 'freeware' listed in its properties or description.
3. Read through the reviews and product description of the registry utility to ensure the program does what is needed for the registry errors occurring. Reviews are helpful because they let other users know how well the program works and if it works as advertised.
4. Select a free registry utility to download. Install the program. Attempt to fix the registry errors, following the program's instructions.

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How to Fix Runtime Error 424

If The 'Data Access Object Library' Is Not Registered
1. Open Microsoft Excel 7.0.
2. Use the mouse and click on a module sheet.
3. Click on the tab at the top of the page marked 'Tools,' scroll down and click on 'References.'
4. Click on 'Microsoft DAO 3.0 Object Library' in the dialogue box under Advanced References. Click on 'OK' to confirm and continue to Step 6. If 'Microsoft DAO 3.0 Object Library' is not available, continue to step 5.
5. Click on the box marked 'Browse.' Locate the file Dao3032.dll by browsing through, 'Program Files,' 'Common Files,' 'Microsoft Shared' and finally 'Dao.' In this folder file Dao3032.dll will be present. Click the file and click 'OK' to confirm.
6. Click 'OK' in the References box to confirm and save your new settings. If this has not corrected 'Error 424,' continue to Section 2.
If the 'Data Access Object Files' Are Missing, Damaged, Or Unregistered
7. Open the start menu and click on the program 'Run.' Enter 'regedit' into the Run open box. Click 'OK.'
8. Click and open the folders in the registry editor in the following order: 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE,' 'Software,' 'Microsoft,' 'Windows, ' 'Current Version, ' finally open 'SharedDLLs.'
9. Click on the the value 'C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\DAO\dao3032.dll' in the SharedDLLs folder. Excel 97 users click on the value 'C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\DAO\DAO350.DLL'
10. Click 'modify' in the Edit Menu to open the 'DWORD value dialog box'. Enter '1' into the dialog box and click OK. Click 'Exit' on the registry editor.
11. Run the 'Microsoft Office Setup program in maintenance mode.' When prompted click 'Remove All' and again click 'Remove All' to shared components. Restart the computer after Setup is completed. Re-Install Microsoft Office using the 'Microsoft Setup Disk.'

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How to Reinstall Rundll

1. Click on the 'Start' button and select 'Run.' Perform this step if you are able to boot into windows, which means you have the ability to replace your rundll32.exe using the 'Run' command.
2. Type the following in the 'Run' dialog box (Replace the X with the letter of your CD drive):expand X:\i386\rundll32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe
3. Reboot the computer. The rundll32.exe file has been replaced.
4. Perform a repair install. You must do this if you are unable to boot into Windows. Insert the Windows or OEM system recovery into your CD drive. Restart the computer.
5. Press any key on the keyboard to boot from the CD, when prompted.
6. Press 'Enter' to begin the repair process when you see the 'Welcome to Setup' screen. Do not press R.
7. Select the installation you want to repair from the list (usually C:\WINDOWS 'Microsoft Windows XP ...'). Press 'R' to enter repair mode. When prompted, press 'F8' to accept the Windows licensing agreement.
8. Windows will initiate a repair installation. When complete, your operating system is restored but your files and data remain intact.

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How to Fix Visual C Assertion Failure

1. Launch Visual Studio. Select your application's project. Click on the right-most drop-down menu in the project workspace. It shows two entries: 'Win32 Debug' and 'Win32 Release.' Choose 'Win32 Debug.'
2. Click on 'Build' in the project workspace menu or select 'Build <application project name>' to rebuild the application in Debug mode.
3. Run the new build within Visual Studio.
4. Note the information provided such as source filename, line number, module name or library when you get the 'Assertion Failure' message. Press 'Retry' to debug the source code.
5. Press 'Alt+7' ('Alt' and then '7' while Alt is pressed) to bring up the Debug window. Look in the call stack from top to bottom, and go to the first function from your application source code, skipping the system calls that are a part of the code generated by the compiler.
6. Read your application function line by line. Note and track each function parameter, local, global and static variable used. Look for pointer variables being used without a conditional statement that checks if the pointer is NULL. Look for uninitialized pointers and array indices gone out of bounds.
7. Correct programming errors that you find in and/or around this piece of code, possibly in the parent function or previously called function.
8. Follow the debug call stack to see which line in the application caused the violation if the error is not yet diagnosed. Step through the nested calls to detect the error. These could be a combination of MFC, Windows library and system calls.
9. Use the utility 'PageHeap.exe' to debug complex Windows Memory Heap reference errors that cannot be caught by diagnosing application code. Use the information given by the assertion message for further tracking.

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How to Replace the Kernel32.Dll File

Reinstall Windows--For System Crashes
1. Obtain a Windows installation CD that is the same exact type as your current system; for example, Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, etc. Place it into your disc drive. If your system is corrupted, you will have to manually install the program.
2. Type 'FORMAT C:' and hit 'Enter.' This will turn your PC back to its factory settings, thereby erasing all of your data, software, and upgrades.
3. Press 'Y' when asked if you want to install the program. Wait for the program to install.
4. Type 'D:' and hit 'Enter.' This tells your computer to read the CD in the disc drive. The 'D' drive is the default letter for your disc drive.
5. Type 'CD\Win98 (or whatever your operating system is) and press 'Enter.'
6. Type 'Setup' and press 'Enter.'
7. Follow the installation prompts from the CD.
Reinstalling the Kernel32.dll File Only--For a Working PC
8. Download and install a registry cleaner to your computer.
9. Run the program and fix any '.dll' errors specified in the log report.
10. Download the Kernel32.dll file from a website with a clean copy of this file.
11. Press 'Start', then 'Run' and type in 'system32.'
12. Copy the Kernel32.dll file to this directory (or drag and drop it into the window). Close the window. You should no longer receive the '.dll' error message after this point.

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How to Remove OCX Files

1. Launch Windows and log in with an administrator account.
2. Click the 'Start' button and choose the 'Control Panel' selection. The Control Panel folder will open. Click on 'Programs' and choose the 'Programs and Features' link. A window will appear that displays all the programs installed on your computer.
3. Click on the file name of the OCX files you want to remove. Click the 'Uninstall' button at the top of the programs list.
4. Click the 'Next' button in the Windows Uninstaller Wizard that appears to begin removing the OCX file. A progress bar will appear displaying the status of the removal process. Click 'Done' in the verification message to close the uninstaller.
5. Restart the computer to save any changes to the settings and configurations.

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How to Fix Your Computer If it Says Insufficient System Resources

1. Read the error message carefully. It should give information about what kind of resources you need.
2. Close other programs and restart your computer. Some resources, like memory, are held temporarily and restarting the computer will release these resources. If you still receive lack of memory errors, you may need to install more memory.
3. Make space available on your hard drive. Right click on the Start menu and choose 'Open Windows Explorer.' Delete files you do not need. Go to the Control Panel and choose 'Uninstall a program.' Select programs you don't need, one at a time and click on 'Uninstall.'
4. Download and install a malware remover such as Adaware or Webroot Spysweeper. Update the software to install the latest malware definitions. Use the 'Scan' function to scan the whole computer, select any problems found and remove them. Restart the computer.

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How to Run a DLL As an EXE

1. Press the 'Start' button and click 'Run.'
2. Type the letters 'cmd' into the 'Run' dialogue box. A command prompt window appears on your screen.
3. Type this command line into the command prompt window,'RUNDLL.EXE <dllname>,<entrypoint> <optional arguments>'. The <dllname> is the .dll file name you want to run. The <entrypoint> is the location in the .dll file that can be run via Rundll32. The <optional arguments> are arguments you need in order to run a DLL.
4. Press 'Enter' to run a DLL as an EXE.

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How to Restore Sndvol32.Exe

1. Press the Windows button on your keyboard. Type 'cmd' in the 'Search' field. Press Enter.
2. Insert the Windows installation disc into the CD drive.
3. Type 'cd i386' in the prompt and press Enter.
4. Type 'sndvol32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\sndvol32.exe' in the prompt and press Enter.
5. Type 'Exit' and press Enter. Reboot your computer and ensure the error messages are gone. Open an audio file to ensure the sound works.

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How to Fix Java Errors for Free

1. Disable any anti-spyware programs you have running if you run into the 1721 error during installation. This error occurs when a security tool interferes with the installer package. Disabling an anti-spyware program varies depending on the program, but can generally be performed by right-clicking the security tool's icon on the system tray and clicking 'Disable.'
2. Delete the contents of the Java 'jre' folder if you run into the 25099 installation error. Access this folder by clicking the Windows 'Start' button, 'My Computer,' double-clicking the 'C:' drive and double-clicking the 'Program Files' folder.
3. Double-click the 'Java' and double-click the 'jre' folder. Delete the contents of this folder. Try installing Java again (see Resources).
4. Check your Internet connection if you run into the 403 error. This error mostly occurs if the network fails during installation, and Java loses access to the download server and stops in the middle of installation.
5. Download Java offline you are still running into problems (see Resources). Run the setup to install Java. Close and relaunch your Web browser when the installation is complete.
6. Enable the Java console. Do so by clicking the Windows 'Start' button, selecting the 'Control Panel' and double-clicking the Java icon.
7. Click the 'Advanced' tab and click the '+' sign next to Java Console. Place a check on the 'Show Console' radio button and click 'Apply.'

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How to Run Shell.Dll

If You Can Log in to Windows...
1. Power on the computer and log in to Windows with an administrator account.
2. Click the 'Start' button, 'All Programs,' 'Accessories' and then 'Command Prompt.' The Windows Command Prompt dialog box appears. Note that you can type 'Cmd' or 'Command' in the 'Start' menu search box and press 'Enter' to access the command prompt as well.
3. Type 'sfc /scannow' without quotes at the command prompt. Wait for Windows to scan system files and verify them. If Windows detects a corrupt or missing 'Shell32.exe' file, it replaces it from the Windows Protected Files hidden folder. If the file in the cache folder is corrupt or damaged, Windows prompts you for the installation disc so that it can copy the file from it.
If You Cannot Log in to Windows...
4. Shut down the computer and restart it. Insert the Windows installation disc into the optical drive as soon as the system restarts. Press the 'F1,' 'F12' or whichever other key your system requires to access the boot menu for your computers. Select the 'Boot from CD' option and press 'Enter.' Note that some PCs boot from the CD automatically without user intervention. If you need to press a key to access the boot menu, the system usually displays the key you need to press on the screen during the boot process. If the machine does not display the message, refer to the user guide for your computer.
5. Click 'Next' when presented with the 'Select Language' screen. Click 'Next' on the 'Repair Your Computer' and 'System Recovery Options' screens. Note the drive letter of the Windows Recovery Tools in the second 'System Recovery Options' window. Note that it is probably not the 'C:\' drive, as Windows usually writes the files to a partition separate from the one used for the operating system.
6. Click 'Command Prompt' in the 'Choose a Recovery Tool' window. The Command Prompt appears on the screen. After the command prompt appears, type the command:'sfc /scannow /offbootdir=f:\ /offwindir=f:\windows' -- include the spaces but not the quotes. Change the 'f' variable that appears twice in the command line to the drive letter that appeared in the 'System Recovery Options' window. For instance, if the drive shown was the '(L:)' drive, change the 'f' to 'l' in the command line.
7. Press the 'Enter' key and wait for Windows to scan your system and check for missing or corrupted systems files, such as System32.dll. If Windows finds problems, it replaces the files with ones from the installation disc.
8. Type 'Exit' to close the Command Prompt window and restart the computer.

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How to Repair WinSock in XP

Repairing Winsock in Windows XP SP2 and Later
1. Click the 'Start' button, then click 'Run.'
2. Type 'cmd' in the 'Run' dialog box and press 'Enter' to display the Windows XP command prompt.
3. Type 'netsh winsock reset' and press 'Enter.' Windows should display the message 'Successfully reset the Winsock Catalog.'
4. Close the command prompt and restart Windows XP. When the computer is finished restarting, you should be able to get online. If you still have a problem, continue to the next section.
Repairing Winsock in Windows XP SP1 and Earlier
5. Click the 'Start' button, then click 'Run.'
6. Type 'regedit' in the 'Run' dialog box and press 'Enter' to open the registry editor.
7. Use the list of folders in the left pane of the window to navigate to 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE,' 'System,' 'CurrentControlSet' and 'Services.'
8. Right-click the 'Services' folder, then click 'Export.' Navigate to the desktop, type 'Winsock Backup' in the 'File Name' box and click the 'Save' button. This creates a backup of the portion of the Windows XP registry that you are about to modify. If you experience a problem during this process, double-click the 'Winsock Backup' file to restore the registry to its original state.
9. Right-click the 'Winsock' folder under the 'Services' folder, then click 'Delete.' Click 'Yes' to confirm.
10. Right-click the 'Winsock2' folder under the 'Services' folder, then click 'Delete.' Click 'Yes' to confirm.
11. Close the registry editor and restart Windows XP.
12. Click the 'Start' button after Windows reloads, then click 'Control Panel.'
13. Double-click the 'Network Connections' icon.
14. Right-click the icon representing the connection that you use to get online (usually 'Local Area Connection) and then click 'Properties.'
15. Click the 'Install' button, then double-click 'Protocol' in the window that appears.
16. Click the 'Have Disk' button.
17. Type 'C:\Windows\inf' in the box labeled 'Copy manufacturer's files from.' Click 'OK.'
18. Double-click 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).'
19. Click the 'Close' button, then restart Windows XP. When the computer finishes restarting, you should be able to get online.

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How to Fix Normaliz.dll

1. Download the Normaliz.dll file.
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\normaliz.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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