1. Go to the free DLL download website (see link in Resources) and click 'Download dnsapi.dll.'2. Click 'Save' in the confirmation pop-up, navigate to the location on your hard drive where you want to save the file and click 'Save' to begin the download.3. Right-click the saved DLL file and select 'Copy.' Go to the 'Start' menu, click 'Computer' or 'My Computer,' double-click the 'C:' drive, double-click the 'Windows' folder and then the 'System32' folder. Right-click anywhere in a blank space and select 'Paste.'4. Go to the 'Start' menu, type 'run' in the 'Start Search' box and hit 'Enter.'...
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Monday, August 20, 2012
How to Fix Registry Errors With Freeware
CCleaner1. Download the CCleaner program by going to the program site (see Resources for the link) and clicking on the download link.2. Install CCleaner by following the install wizard. After this is over, double-click the application desktop icon to launch the program. Click the 'Registry' icon in the left-side pane.3. Click the 'Scan for Issues' button and allow the program to scan for errors in the registry system. After the scan is finished, click the 'Fix selected issues' button. This will delete the errors in the registry.Free Registry Cleaner4. Download the Free Registry Cleaner...
How to Reinstall the TWAIN
1. Click 'Start' and select 'Computer' or 'My Computer.' Double-click your hard drive, typically your 'C' drive, and double-click to open the 'Windows' folder. Locate the 'Twain' sub-folder and search for the following four files: 'Twain.dll,' 'Twain_32.dll,' 'Twunk_16.exe' and 'Twunk_32.exe.' Right-click each of the files and select 'Delete.'2. Right-click the 'Twain' sub-folder in the 'Windows' folder and select 'Rename.' Type any name you choose and press 'Enter.' Repeat this action to rename the 'Twain_32' sub-folder, also located in the 'Windows' folder. This folder contains a proprietary...
How to Get Rid of a Blank Page on Internet Explorer
Configuring a Home Page in Internet Explorer1. Click the 'Tools' menu at the top of the Internet Explorer window, then click 'Internet Options.'2. Type the name of the website that you would like to use as your home page in the box at the top of the window.3. Click 'OK.'4. Close Internet Explorer and re-open it. When Internet Explorer launches, your selected home page should be displayed. If it is not displayed, and you are using Internet Explorer 6, an error may have occurred during an update. Continue to Section 2 to learn how to resolve this issue.Re-registering Internet Explorer DLL...
Sunday, August 19, 2012
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....
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...
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...
Saturday, August 18, 2012
How to Fix Runtime Error 424
If The 'Data Access Object Library' Is Not Registered1. 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...
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.exe3. 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...
Friday, August 17, 2012
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'...
Thursday, August 16, 2012
How to Replace the Kernel32.Dll File
Reinstall Windows--For System Crashes1. 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...
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
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...
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...
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
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 E...
Monday, August 13, 2012
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 wor...
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