How to Repair a Svchost.exe Application Error

Verify Windows Update Settings
1. Press the 'Start' key and the 'R' key simultaneously to launch the Run box. Type in 'services.msc' (without the quotes) and click 'OK.'
2. Click 'Automatic Services.'
3. Select 'Local System Account' under the 'Log On' tab. Uncheck 'Allow service to interact with desktop.'
4. Click the 'General' tab and select 'Automatic' under 'Startup Type.'
5. Repeat Steps 2 to 4 for the Background Intelligent Transfer Service.
Windows Update DLLs
6. Press the 'Start' and 'R' keys at the same time to open the Run box.
7. Type in 'cmd' (without the quotes) and hit 'OK.'
8. Type in the following lines individually to register the files:REGSVR32 WUAPI.DLLREGSVR32 WUAUENG.DLLREGSVR32 WUAUENG1.DLLREGSVR32 ATL.DLLREGSVR32 WUCLTUI.DLLREGSVR32 WUPS.DLLREGSVR32 WUPS2.DLLREGSVR32 WUWEB.DLLRegister one at a time. Type in the next one after you receive a confirmation of your previous action.
Corrupted Windows Files
9. Press 'Start' and 'R' simultaneously.
10. Type 'cmd' (without the quotes) to launch the Command Prompt.
11. Type in the following commands, one at a time:net stop WuAuServcd %windir%ren SoftwareDistribution SD_OLDnet start WuAuServreboot

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How to Remove Old DLL Files That Are Still Running

1. Determine that the DLL files are malicious or unnecessary before going forward. Removing a DLL file that pertains to the operating system or another program could cause the application or system itself to stop functioning.
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Press the 'Start' button and click 'Run.' In the 'Open' box, type 'cmd' and click the 'OK' button. The command prompt window will open.
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Type 'cd' and then press the space bar. Type in the complete file path of the DLL file. Press the 'Enter' key.
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Type 'regsvr32 /u' followed by a space and then the DLL name. Press the 'Enter' key. This will unregister the DLL file.
5. Run the antivirus and spyware removal programs on the computer to rid it of any remaining malicious files.

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How to Scan amp; Repair a DLL Error

1. Download and install Registry Booster 2010 4.7.2.15 (see Resources). Run the set-up to finish the Registry Booster installation. Open the tool and click 'Registry Scan.' Scan your system for DLL errors. Click 'Fix Errors' once the scan is complete. Reboot your system.
2. Download and install Free Registry Cleaner 4.21.20 (see Resources). Run and complete the set-up. Open Free Registry Cleaner and click 'Scan Now' to detect the DLL errors. Click 'Fix all' once the scan is complete. Reboot your system once the repair is complete.
3. Download and install Cleanersoft Free Registry Fix 1.8 (see Resources). Complete the set-up and open the tool. Scan your entire registry for DLL errors. Select all the errors and click 'Fix 'Errors.' Reboot your system once the repair is complete.

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How to Fix EXE Errors

1. Press 'Start' on your taskbar. Highlight and click on 'Search' from the 'Administrator' menu box. Select 'All files and folders' and under 'All or part of the file name' type '*.tmp' in the search box. Click the menu arrow and select 'Local Hard Drives (C:) and press the 'Search' button.
2. Wait for Windows to finish searching for the files and then delete the files that are displayed in the 'Search Results' box. This step will delete all of the temporary files on your computer.
3. Run Windows' 'Cleanmgr.exe' tool. Press the 'Start' button and select 'Run' from the menu box. Type 'cleanmgr' in the run command box. Next, click the 'OK' button. The tool will delete any unnecessary files that are on your computer's hard disk.
4. Use the 'System File Checker' utility to scan your computer and locate any corrupt or missing files. Press the 'Start' button and select 'Run' from the menu box. Next, type 'sfc/scannow' in the command box and press 'OK.' If the utility finds any missing or corrupted files, you may need to insert the Windows installation CD into your CD/DVD drive, so that the utility can replace the damaged or missing files.
5. Browse the Internet and search for a reputable registry software utility. For instance, RegCure can fix EXE and other types of errors that are affecting your computer's performance. Download and install the utility on your computer. Click on the RegCure icon to start the setup installation.
6. Run RegCure utility, so that it will scan your computer and fix the 'EXE' errors. The utility will repair and optimize your Windows registry.

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MS Outlook 2000 Will Not Launch

1. Go to your 'C:\Program Files\Common Files\System\Mapi\1033' folder on your computer hard drive.
2. Double-click 'Scanpst.exe' to start your PST file repair tool.
3. Go to 'Start' then 'Search' and type '%appdata%\Microsoft\Outlook' in the search box. This enables you to see the location of the PST file on your machine.
4. Click 'Browse.' Choose the PST file you just viewed in the prior step.
5. Click 'Start' in Scanpst and allow the tool the time it needs to scan your file.
6. Back up your PST data. If you notice problems during the scan, mark the box to back up your data and determine where you want to store the file.
7. Push 'Repair.' Start your Outlook software once the recovery process concludes.

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How to Run a Dll

1. Click 'Start' and type 'Control Panel' in the 'Search' bar. Hold 'Shift' and click 'Enter.'
2. Confirm the administrative access request when it appears by clicking 'Yes.'
3. Execute the DLL by typing the rundll command in the form of 'Rundll.exe <dll file name>,<entry function>, <arguments>' where each file enclosed in < and > signs is to be replaced by its actual function in the DLL file that should be accessed. Entry functions are commands in the DLL file that can be run as stand-alone programs. For example, you can swap your mouse buttons to a left-handed configuration by running the command 'RUNDLL32.EXE USER32.DLL,SwapMouseButton' without quotes.

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How to Fix a Corrupt amp; Unreadable File

1. Click 'Start' and click 'All Programs.'
2. Select 'Accessories' and right-click 'Command Prompt.' Click 'Run as administrator.'
3. Type 'sfc /scannow' at the prompt and press 'Enter.' Allow the scan to detect and fix the corrupt and unreadable files.
4. Type the following commands at the prompt one at a time to determine the status of the corrupt file:findstr /C:'[SR] Cannot repair member file' %windir%\logs\cbs\cbs.log >sfcdetails.txtedit sfcdetails.txtA log will appear that contains an entry for the file(s) that did not repair.
5. Type the following commands at the prompt one at a time and press 'Enter:'takeown /f Path_And_File_Name(For example, takeown /f E:\windows\system32\jscript.dll)icacls Path_And_File_Name /GRANT ADMINISTRATORS:F(For example, icacls E:\windows\system32\jscript.dll /grant administrators:F)Copy Path_And_File_Name_Of_Source_FilePath_And_File_Name_Of_Destination(For example, copy E:\temp\jscript.dll E:\windows\system32\jscript.dll'

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How to Fix a CLR Error in a Computer

1. Remove any compatibility statements that are checked in the compatibility section of the system. To remove program compatibilities, navigate to the folder where the program is stored on the computer's hard drive, right-click the program name, hover over 'Properties' in the window that comes up and select 'Compatibility.' Uncheck any boxes that are checked in the window and click 'OK' for the changes to take effect.
2. Open the 'Start' menu and go to 'Control Panel.' Select 'Add/Remove Programs' or 'Uninstall a Program' from the menu. Scroll down the application list to the .NET frameworks. Right-click on each framework's name and click 'Uninstall' to remove each program from the computer.
3. Restart the computer to ensure that each .NET framework has been removed from the system. When the computer reloads, the frameworks will be gone.
4. Download the latest version of the .NET framework from Microsoft (see Resources). You will need only the one framework, as the features of the other frameworks will be automatically installed along with the newest version of the program, along with all of the necessary files and drivers.
5. Install the latest version of the .NET framework on the computer by double-clicking the setup icon in the 'Downloads' folder and following the instructions on the installation screens. Restart the computer and the framework will be installed on the system.

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How to Remove the Patched User32 Virus

Preparation and Safe Mode
1. Write these instructions down on a notepad or piece of paper. Removing this threat will require multiple computer restarts and you may not be able to access this Web page again once the process has begun.
2. Download and install the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool. MSRT is a free program developed by Microsoft to assist you in destroying virus and trojan infections.
3. Restart your computer by clicking 'Start' and 'Shut Down,' then selecting 'Restart.'
4. Press the 'F8' key repeatedly while your system reboots. This will trigger the Windows Advanced Options menu.
5. Select 'Safe Mode with Networking' and hit the 'Enter' key to load Windows in Safe Mode. Safe Mode is a protected operating environment that will allow you to tweak some settings that may have been guarded by the virus in normal Windows.
Disable System Restore and Fix Your Registry
6. Click the 'Start' menu and select 'Control Panel.' Double-click 'System' and choose the 'System Restore' tab.
7. Click the box next to 'Turn off System Restore.' System Restore is a safety mechanism that helps restore data in the event of a sudden crash or critical error but will work against you by accidentally repairing the files you destroy while removing W32/Mariofev.worm. Click 'OK' to save changes.
8. Open the Run prompt by clicking 'Start,' then 'Run.' Enter the command 'REGEDIT' and press 'Enter' to load the Windows Registry editor.
9. Press 'Ctrl' and 'F' simultaneously to load the search window. Enter 'SCNa' and press 'Enter' to find any entries by this name.
10. Right-click any registry entry that comes up with this search and click 'Delete.' This step ensures the virus cannot re-install itself after removal. Close the Registry editor when done.
Run MSRT and Remove the Threat
11. Open the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool by double-clicking the icon on your desktop or selecting it in the 'All Programs' folder of your Start menu.
12. Click 'Next' to go to the 'Scan Type' window and select 'Full Scan.' While a quick scan will complete in less time, a full scan is recommended to ensure you remove all traces of W32/Mariofev.worm.
13. Click 'Next' to begin the scan. When complete, MSRT will show the results of your scan.
14. Remove any malicious files and folders discovered by MSRT by either allowing the software to removed them from your computer or by manual deletion. Be sure to empty your Recycle Bin.
15. Restart your computer. It should now be completely clear of W32/Mariofev.worm, and you will no longer receive alerts about the Patched User32 virus.

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How to Repair a Critical Softwrap File Error

1. Click the 'Start' button and 'Control Panel.'
2. Click on 'Programs' and 'Programs and Features.'
3. Click on the pirated software in the menu that appears.
4. Click the 'Uninstall' button at the bottom of the screen.
5. Wait for the program to uninstall and then restart your system.

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How to Edit a Dynamic Link Library

1. Use Spices.Decompiler (see Resources). Spices.Decompiler allows you to take any DLL on your computer and decompile it, or take it apart. You can then make edits to the contents of the DLL (if its an icon library) or make changes to the way the DLL operates (if it contains instructions). Spices.Decompiler is free to use for an unlimited period of time.
2. Use PE Explorer (see Resources). PE Explorer allows you to see exactly what is contained in a DLL without taking it apart first. If you determine that edits need to be made to its contents, you can then do so all from the PE Explorer program window. After editing, you must remember to recompile the DLL file. PE Explorer, like Spices.Decompiler, is free to use.
3. Use Resource Hacker (see Resources). Resource Hacker is a program that can edit the contents of DLLs as well as a wide variety of other Windows-based files. Resource Hacker is only equipped to deal with DLL files designed for the 32-bit version of the Windows operating system. As of January 2011, no version of Resource Hacker exists that lets you edit 64-bit DLLs.

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How to Install a Dll Driver With No System 32 Folder

1. Click the Windows-logo button on the lower-left-hand side of the screen. Type 'Run' in the 'Search' box.
2. Press 'Enter.'
3. Type 'regsvr32 path name' and press 'Enter,' replacing 'path' with the directory containing the DLL file and 'name' with the name of the DLL file.

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How to Fix DWWIN.exe

1. Locate the link to the RegCure website (see Additional Resources below). RegCure is a program that will scan the computer's registry for errors. Once on the web page, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click 'Free Download.' You will be prompted to save the file and the download will begin.
2. Open the newly downloaded file. It will be an icon in the desktop or in a new 'Downloads' pop-up window. The RegCure installation wizard will initiate. Follow the wizard's prompts to complete the installation.
3. Launch the RegCure program. Either double-click the desktop icon or click 'Start,' 'All Programs' and then 'RegCure.'
4. Leave all the registry items checked. Click 'Scan.' RegCure will scan every file now associated with the registry. Once complete, choose for the program to remove all the problems. This deletes the DWWIN.exe error so that it won't appear.

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How to Recover Missing Files on Vista

1. Insert the Windows Vista disc. Wait until the install page appears.
2. Click "Install Now".
3. Click "Get Important Updates". This will ensure that you'll have the latest version of Vista when you reinstall.
4. Enter the product key found inside your Windows Vista packaging. Click "Next".
5. Select "I accept the license terms" and click "Next".
6. Select "Custom" for the installation type.
7. Install Windows to your C partition. This will fix any corrupted files you may have and recover and files that may be missing or were accidentally deleted.
8. Click "Next" to start the reinstallation.

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How to Disable Ad

1. Open Internet Explorer and select "Tools" at the top of the page.
2. Highlight "Pop-Up Blocker" and select "Turn Off Pop-Up Blocker."
3. Press "Ctrl," "Alt" and "Delete" on the keyboard simultaneously for third-party ad-blocking programs.
4. Click the "Processes" tab in the Task Manager window. Scroll through the list of programs until you find the ad-blocking program. Select it and click the "End Process" button.

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