How to Repair Winsock on Windows XP

Repairing Winsock -- Windows XP With Service Pack 2
1. Click 'Start,' 'Run.'
2. Enter 'cmd' in the 'Open:' box. Click 'OK.'
3. Type 'netsh winsock reset' at the 'C:\' prompt. Press 'Enter' or 'Return.' The Winsock repair tool will run. You will be prompted when the process is complete.
4. Type 'exit' at the 'C:\' prompt. Press 'Enter' or 'Return.'
5. Click 'Start,' 'Turn Off Computer,' 'Restart.' Test your Internet connection after your computer restarts, if an error occurs, proceed to the 'Repairing Winsock -- Windows XP Without Service Pack 2' section.
Repairing Winsock -- Windows XP Without Service Pack 2
6. Click 'Start,' 'Run.' Enter 'regedit' in the 'Open:' box. Click 'OK.'
7. Click 'Edit,' 'Find.'
8. Enter 'Winsock' in the 'Find what:' box. Click 'Find Next.' The search results will appear in the right pane of the Registry Editor.Click on the 'Winsock' entry. Press the 'Delete' key on your computer's keyboard. Click 'Yes' when prompted 'Are you sure you want to delete this value?'
9. Enter 'Winsock2' in the 'Find what:' box. Click 'Find Next.'Click on the 'Winsock2' entry. Press the 'Delete' key. Click 'Yes' when prompted 'Are you sure you want to delete this value?'
10. Click 'File,' 'Exit' to close the Registry Editor. Click 'Start,' 'Turn Off Computer,' 'Restart.'
Proceed to the 'Install TCP/IP' section after your computer restarts.
Install TCP/IP
11. Click 'Start.' Right-click on 'My Network Places.' Select 'Properties.'
12. Right-click on the 'Local Area Connection' icon. Select 'Properties.' Click on the 'Install' button.
13. Click on 'Protocol.' Click the 'Add' button. Click on 'Have Disk...'
14. Enter 'C:\Windows\inf' in the box under the heading 'Copy manufacturer's files from.' Click 'OK.'
15. Click on 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).' Click 'OK.'Click 'Start,' 'Turn Off Computer,' 'Restart' to restart your computer. Winsock is now repaired.

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How To Run ActiveX

1. Launch Internet Explorer and select 'Tools' from the top of the window that appears. Select 'Internet Options' from the drop-down menu that appears.
2. Select the 'Security' tab and choose 'Custom Level.' Look for 'ActiveX control and plug-ins' under 'Settings' and set them all to 'Enable.' Click 'OK.'
3. Navigate to the website that uses ActiveX controls and look for the message at the top of the screen that states the website would like to run ActiveX. Click the message and select to allow ActiveX to run.

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How to Delete Flash 6 OCX

1. Click on the “Start” button located in the bottom-left corner of your desktop.
2. Click on the “Search” icon found in the \"Start\" menu and enter \"flash.ocx\". Write down the path name as you will need it later.
3. Click on the “Start” button and then click on “Run.”
4. Type in: “regsvr32 path name/file name/u\". Regsvr32 is the command that tells your computer to remove it from the registry. The path name tells your computer where the files is located. For example: “C:\\Windows\\System32\\MacromedFlash\\flash.ocx” is the most common pathway, but it may differ slightly on each computer. The file name is flash.ocx. You will be asked to confirm the registry removal; select \"Yes\" from the available options.
5. Click on the \"Search\" icon found in the \"Start\" menu and enter the file named \"enterflash.ocx\" and select it from the list. Highlight \"enterflash.ocx\" and press the \"Delete\" key. Select \"Yes\" when prompted to confirm moving it to the \"Recycle Bin.\" Repeat this same process for a file named swflash.inf.
6. Double-click on the \"Recycle Bin\" found on your desktop. Click on the \"File\" tab and \"Empty Recycle Bin\" to complete the operation.

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How to Fix a Dll

1. Uninstall and reinstall the application that may be causing the error. To uninstall the application, click the Windows 'Start' button and click the 'Control Panel.' Double-click 'Add or Remove Programs' and click the program you want to uninstall. Click 'Remove/Uninstall.' Insert the installation disc and reinstall your program. If you downloaded the program from the Internet, navigate to the download page and download and reinstall the program.
2. Perform a System Restore, if you feel the dll error started right after you installed or uninstalled a certain program. To perform the restore, click the Windows 'Start' button and click 'All Programs.' Scroll up and click 'Accessories.' Click 'System Tools' and click 'System Restore.' Click 'Restore computer to an earlier time' and click 'Next.' Select the time to restore your computer to and click 'Next.' Click 'Next' again to restore your computer to the selected time.
3. Try downloading the missing dll if the system restore did not solve your dll problem. Navigate to websites such as DLL Files (see Resources) and download the missing dll file. When you download a missing dll file, it will automatically be installed to its default location.
4. Try using a registry fix and cleaner program if all else fails. These programs automatically search for missing or corrupt dll files in the registry and repair them easily. Download and install a free program such as CCleaner (see Resources).
5. Launch your program after it has installed and click the 'Registry' button on the left panel. Click 'Scan for issues.' CCleaner will scan for missing extensions and dll files. When the scan is complete, click 'Fix selected issues' and click 'Yes' to backup your registry. Click 'Fix all selected issues' and click 'Yes' to repair the missing dll file and extensions.

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How to Fix a Windows XP Reboot Loop

1. Watch carefully as the computer starts up after a reboot. Select "Recovery Console" from the "Startup Options" list.
2. Install the Windows XP disk into the drive if "Recovery Console" is not listed in "Startup Options." Restart the computer. Follow the prompts and select "Repair" or "Recover."
3. Type the administrator password for the computer.
4. Type "cd system32" without quotes when the command prompt appears. Press "Enter," type "ren kernel32.dll kernel32.old" and press "Enter" again. Type "map" and press "Enter."
5. Type "expand d:\\i386\\kernel32.dl_" and press "Enter." If the Windows XP CD is inserted into a drive other than "D:" replace "D:" with the proper drive letter.
6. Type "exit" and press the "Enter" key. The computer will shut down and reboot again. Remove the Windows XP disk. The reboot loop should now be resolved.

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How to Correct the ActiveX Error for SP3

First Method
1. Double-click the desktop's Internet Explorer icon to run the Web browser.
2. Go to the Web page that is giving you the problem and click 'Tools.' Select 'Manage Add-ons' and click 'Enable or Disable Add-ons.' This will open the 'Manage Add-ons' dialog box.
3. Find either the 'Microsoft Terminal Services Client Control ActiveX' control or the 'Microsoft RDP client Control ActiveX' control.
4. Click the control to select it and click 'Enable.' Click 'OK' to close the dialog box and to save recent changes.
Second Method
5. Click the 'Start' button on the desktop and click the 'Run' icon.
6. Type 'regedit.exe' into the 'Run' text box and click the 'OK' button. The Microsoft registry editor will open.
7. Go to the left-side pane of the registry editor and navigate to the following entry:'HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Ext \ Settings'
8. Double-click the 'Settings' option. The entry will expand.
9. Right-click on '{7584c670-2274-4efb-b00b-d6aaba6d3850}' and click the 'Delete' option. Confirm by clicking 'Yes.'

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How to Fix a Win32 Application Error in Windows ME

Eliminating Potential Viruses
1. Click on your antivirus software icon. Usually you can locate it on the bottom bar on the right side of your screen. Once you open the program, click on 'Computer Scanner' and then click on the 'Run Scan' or 'Start Scan' button. The virus scan will find and eliminate any harmful files that are linked to viruses present in your system. If you do not have antivirus software installed, install it to properly protect your computer. Download antivirus software like 'AVG Anti-Virus Free' to be able to follow this step.
2. Search online for a registry cleaner. You can get this for free. There are several available to download at Cnet.com. Once you find the registry cleaner, download and install it.
3. Click to open your registry cleaner, then run it. The registry cleaner will find and delete any harmful files left behind by the antivirus software.
Installing Updates
4. Go to the 'Start' menu. Click on the 'Control Panel' option. Once in the 'Control Panel' menu, click on 'Performance and Maintenance.'
5. Click on the 'Windows Updates' option. Select the 'Check for Updates' option on the left pane of the 'Windows Update' menu, then wait for updates to appear.
6. Click on the 'Install updates' tab or select each program you want to update. This option varies depending on your computer. If you have an administrative password, you might be asked to input it. Let the system download the updates.
Close the Ports
7. Go to the 'Start' menu and click on the 'Run' option. This will open a small box. Type 'regedit' in the box and click on the 'Enter' tab. This will open the 'Registry Editor' on your screen.
8. Click the folder 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.' This will drop down a list of sub-folders. Click on the 'SYSTEM' sub-folder. Click on 'CurrentControlSet,' which will show another list of sub-folders.
9. Click on 'Services,' which will show another list of sub-folders. Choose 'NETBT' and on the list of sub-folders, click on 'Parameters.' On the main menu you will see a list of names. Double-click on the 'TransportBindName' (usually last on the list) to open it. A small box will open. Delete any information written in the 'Value data' box. Click 'OK.'
10. Go back to the 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.' Click on 'Software' to get the list of sub-folders under it. Scroll to the 'Microsoft' sub-folder and click on the 'Ole' sub-folder. Double-click on the 'EnableDCOM' option in the center of the window. The 'Value Data' will pop up. Delete the 'Y' and change it to an 'N.' Click 'OK.'
11. Restart your computer for all the changes to take place. The registry will now keep the ports closed. Consequently the Win32 errors should cease.

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How to Use System IO Ports in SerialPort

1. Connect the serial hardware to a local power outlet and turn the equipment on.
2. Attach the serial cable into the serial connection port on the computer. Tighten the screws on the side of the cable to secure the cable to the computer.
3. Plug the opposite end of the serial cable into the serial port on your external hardware. As with the opposite end of the cable, make sure the screws are tight.
4. Insert the provided driver installation CD into the computer's disc drive. If the installation wizard does not load automatically, double-click the CD icon, then choose 'Install' to load the installation wizard.
5. Follow the prompts to install the driver onto the computer. Once complete, the computer is able to directly communicate with the serial hardware.

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How to Fix the System 32 Dll

Update the Drivers
1. Boot your computer in safe mode. To do so, press the power button to turn the computer on and press the “F8” key every few seconds until the “Advanced Boot Options” appears. Use the down-arrow key to move through the boot options; choose “Safe Mode” and press “Enter.”
2. Open the “Start” menu on your Windows system. Click “All Programs>Accessories>Run” to open the “Run” function.
3. Enter “wupdmgr” in the “Run” box and press the “Enter” key on the keyboard. Windows searches the Internet for updates available for the operating system, and installs the updates automatically.
4. Launch the program that keeps displaying the System32.Dll error message from “Start>All Programs.” If the program launches without an error message, the System32.Dll file was replaced during the update.
Replace the File Manually
5. Download a new System 32 Dll file from a Dll file library. Since you won’t have access to the Internet in safe mode, you must do this on another computer. Dll file libraries where you can download a System32.dll file for free include DLL Download System, DLL Files and DLL Nerd (see Resources).
6. Go to the folder where the downloaded System 32 Dll file is saved, which is more than likely the system’s “Downloads” folder. Right-click on the System32.dll folder and select “Extract” from the menu to pull the actual files from the System32.dll folder.
7. Plug an external storage device, like a thumb drive, into the computer you used to download the System32.dll file. If the device folder doesn’t open automatically, go to “Start>Computer” and double-click the thumb drive in the drive list.
8. Return to the “Start” menu and click “Computer” again. Double-click the “C:” drive, go to “Users,” double-click the folder of the user account on which the Dll file was downloaded and double-click the “Downloads” folder. Drag and drop each of the files from the “Downloads” folder to the external hard drive folder.
9. Remove the external hard drive from the computer where you downloaded the System32.dll file and plug it into the computer that is missing the System32.dll file. If the external hard drive folder doesn’t automatically open, go to “Start>Computer” and double-click the drive to open it. Open the computer’s “Start” menu. Go to “Computer>C:>Windows>System32” to open the “System32” folder. Drag the System32.dll file from the external hard drive window into the “System32” folder. Click “Yes” if asked if you want to replace the original System32.dll file.

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How to Update Oleaut32.dll

1. Press the Windows logo button in the bottom left corner of the screen.
2. Click 'Run' if using a Windows XP operating system.
3. Paste the command 'regsvr32 oleaut32.dll' in the dialog box. Click 'OK'. This registers and updates Oleaut32.dll.
4. Paste 'regsvr32 oleaut32.dll' in the 'Search' field if using Vista or Windows 7. Press 'Enter'. This registers and updates Oleaut32.dll.

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How to Identify Winlogon amp; Wlnotify.Dll

1. Right-click the Windows 'Start' button, and click 'Open Explorer,' then Windows Explorer opens.
2. Click the 'Tools' option on the top navigation bar, then click 'Folder Options.'
3. Check the checkbox in front of 'Show Hidden Files or Folders.' System files are now visible in Windows Explorer, and in search results.
4. Uncheck the checkbox in front of 'Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).'
5. Uncheck the checkbox in front of the 'Hide extensions for known file types,' and click 'OK.'
6. Click the Windows 'Start' button, and type 'winlogon' (without quotes) into the Search input box, then press the 'Enter' key. All Winlogon files list in the search results.
7. Type 'Winotify.dll' (without quotes) into the Search input box, and press the 'Enter' key. The file lists first in the search results.

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How to Fix a Direct 3D Render Error

Download a Signed Graphics Driver
1. Press the 'Windows' and 'R' keys simultaneously. This opens a 'Run' box.
2. Type 'Devmgmt.msc' in the 'Run' box and press 'Enter.' This opens the 'Device Manager' in a new window.
3. Click 'Display Adapters' and then right-click your adapter. Click 'Update Driver Software.' This opens a new dialog on your screen.
4. Click 'Search Automatically for Updated Driver Software.' This searches for and downloads a Microsoft-approved graphics driver.
Update DirectX
5. Visit the Microsoft DirectX Download Center (see Resources).
6. Download the 'DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer' by clicking the blue 'Download' button.
7. Click the 'Run' button on the 'Do you want to run or save...' dialog. This downloads the updater and loads a 'Welcome to Setup for DirectX' dialog.
8. Click 'I Accept the Agreement' and then click the 'Next' button. This initiates the automated installer.
9. Click the 'Finish' button on the 'Installation Complete' window. Try to start the game; continue reading if the error continues.
Reinstall Game
10. Press the 'Windows' and 'R' keys simultaneously.
11. Type 'Appwiz.cpl' in the 'Run' box and click the 'OK' button. This opens a new window on your screen.
12. Right-click on your game and click 'Uninstall.' Click the 'Yes' button on the confirmation.
13. Press the 'Windows' and 'R' keys simultaneously. Type 'C:\Program Files' and press the 'Enter' key. This opens a window containing your program file folders. Ensure that the uninstall process deleted the game folder. If the game folder is still there, right-click the folder and click 'Delete.'
14. Insert your game installation disc and follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall. If your game includes a DirectX redistributable, click 'Yes' on the 'Do you want to install DirectX?' screen.
Run Game as Administrator
15. Right-click the shortcut you use to launch the game and click 'Properties.'
16. Click the 'Compatibility' tab.
17. Click in the box next to 'Run This Program as an Administrator' and then click the 'Apply' button. Launch the game.

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How to Connect ActiveX

1. Click the Windows 'Start' button and click the 'All Programs' option. Click 'Accessories' and click 'Remote Desktop' afterward. A connection dialog box will appear and open.
2. Type in the name of the Remote Desktop computer and click 'Connect.' Input your Windows username and password in response to the Windows login screen. Click 'OK' after entering this information.
3. Click the Windows 'Start' button and click the 'Computer' option in the remote computer. Locate the 'tsclient' drive and double-click this drive. Go to the location of the OCX file that you plan to install. Right-click the file and click 'Copy' in the submenu. Go to the remote computer's desktop, right-click on the desktop and select 'Paste.' The file is available to install in the command line.
4. Click the computer's 'Start' button and type 'cmd' into the 'Search' text field. Press the 'Enter' key. The command line utility will open.
5. Type 'regsvr32 /s activex.ocx' and where 'activex.ocx' is your own ActiveX control file, then press the 'Enter' key. The file will install and register on the remote computer.

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How to Remove Rundll

1. Click 'Start,' 'Run,' type 'command' (without the quotation marks) into the dialog box and press 'Enter.' The Windows Command Prompt will open.
2. Type 'del rundll.exe' (without the quotation marks) into the Command Prompt and press 'Enter.'
3. Close the Command Prompt and restart your computer.

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How to Reinstall Winsock2

1. Click 'Start,' and enter 'cmd' into the search box at the bottom of the menu. When the 'cmd.exe' file appears in the search list, right-click the file and choose 'Run as administrator' from the menu. Then click 'Continue' in the window that comes up to get to a Windows command prompt.
2. Enter 'netsh winsock reset' at the prompt, and press 'Enter.' A confirmation message appears in the window, followed by a new command prompt.
3. Enter 'exit' by the prompt. Press 'Enter' to exit the window. The Winsock2 file resets itself.

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