Wednesday, November 21, 2012

How to Fix Windows Vista Registration File

1. Open the 'Start' menu and type 'cmd' into the 'Search' box.2. Click on the 'cmd' program that appears at the top of your Start menu.3. Type in 'slmgr.vbs -ipk x' and press 'Enter,' where 'x' is your correct Windows Vista product key.4. Type in 'slmgr.vbs -ato' to re-register the correct key, fixing the registration file.5. Reboot your comput...
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Sunday, November 18, 2012

How to Repair a Svchost.exe Application Error

Verify Windows Update Settings1. 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 DLLs6. 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....
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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.2. Press the 'Start' button and click 'Run.' In the 'Open' box, type 'cmd' and click the 'OK' button. The command prompt window will open.3. Type 'cd' and then press the space bar. Type in the complete file path of the DLL file. Press the 'Enter' key.4. Type 'regsvr32 /u' followed by a space and then the DLL name. Press the 'Enter' key. This will unregister the DLL...
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Saturday, November 17, 2012

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...
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Friday, November 16, 2012

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'...
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Thursday, November 15, 2012

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...
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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...
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

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...
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Monday, November 12, 2012

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....
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How to Remove the Patched User32 Virus

Preparation and Safe Mode1. 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...
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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 syst...
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Sunday, November 11, 2012

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...
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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 fi...
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Saturday, November 10, 2012

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...
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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 reinst...
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