How to Fix a Word Runtime Error 438

1. Click "Start," "Settings" and then "Control Panel."
2. Double click "Add/Remove Programs," then, in the "Options" dialog box, select the "File Locations" tab.
3. Select "Install/Uninstall," click "Word in Works Suite Add-in" and click "Add/Remove."
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the add-in that is causing the conflict with Word.

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How do I Correct ActiveX Controls?

1. Launch Internet Explorer from your 'Start' menu.
2. Click on the 'Tools' menu and select 'Internet Options'.
3. Click on the 'Security' tab.
4. Click on the 'Custom Level...' button under 'Security level for this zone'.
5. Scroll down through the settings and locate 'ActiveX controls and plug-ins'.
6. Click to select 'Enabled' next to 'Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins'.
7. Click to select 'Enabled' next to 'Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting'.
8. Click on 'Apply'. Click on 'OK' to complete the task.

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How to Register the Msxml3.Dll File

1. Go to the 'Start' menu, type 'run' in the 'Start Search' box and press 'Enter.'
2. Type 'regsvr32 'C:\Windows\System32\msxml3.dll' in the search field of the 'Run' window and press 'Enter' to register the DLL file.
3. Click 'OK' in the confirmation pop-up and then restart your computer.

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How to Restore an Invalid Application in Win32

1. Ensure that the application you are trying to run is indeed a Win32 application. If it was designed for an older version of Windows (prior to Windows 95) or for DOS, it may not run properly on a 32-bit version of Windows. Similarly, if it was designed for a 64-bit version of Windows Vista or Windows 7, it definitely will not run. Check the source from which you obtained the program for further details about the application.
2. Uninstall the application that Windows is calling invalid. Then, download and install the application again, if possible. If you are downloading the program from the Internet, make sure the source website is reliable and that the file you are downloading actually is an executable program. If you installed the application from a CD, make sure the disc is clean and undamaged.
3. Scan the file with a virus scanner of your choosing, as it is possible that the application has been infected by a computer virus.
4. Boot Windows in Safe Mode and try to run the program there. Restart your computer and hold down the 'F8' key as it boots. When the Advanced Options or Startup menu appears, choose 'Safe Mode.' If the program runs successfully in Safe Mode, then some other application running in the background of the normal Windows boot is preventing it from executing. Reboot your computer and use your virus scanner to fully scan your hard drives, especially if you are experiencing this problem with more than one program. Also, use a free spyware/malware scanner like Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, which can be downloaded from the link in the Resources section of this article.

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How to Diagnose a Connection DLL Problem Returns Error

1. Click the 'Start' button, and then click the 'All Programs' button.
2. Click the 'Accessories' icon, and then right click on the 'Command Prompt' icon.
3. Select 'Run as administrator' from the menu, and then enter your administrator password into the field.
4. Type 'sfc /scannow' into the command prompt. Press the 'Enter' key to start the scan.
5. Restart your computer after the scan has completed to clear your error.

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How to Fix Root Rot

Preparation
1. Remove the affected plant from the plant pot and set aside. Remove all other plants from the soil, because it is contaminated and will need to be replaced. Set the plant with root rot aside, away from the other plants.
2. Rinse the roots of the healthy plants in 75-degree water to remove the existing soil.
3. Mix sterilized drainage material like rocks, gravel or broken pieces of clay pot into your sterile soil to improve drainage. If you are using a container to grow your plants, put 2 to 3 inches of drainage material on the bottom of the pot to improve soil drainage.
4. Fill the container or growing area half full of soil and drainage mix. Gently place the plant in the planting area and hold it in place as you gently fill soil around its roots. Once the plant is stabilized and the growing container is full to within 1 to 2 inches of the top, give the soil a little pat to gently pack it in and even it out.
5. Water your newly replanted plant liberally and watch the water drain to make sure that its stagnant, root-rot encouraging water is no longer stopped up in your growing area.
Sterilizing soil
6. Sterilize the new soil. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
7. Place the soil in an oven bag like that which you would use to bake turkey and add a cup or two or water until the soil is moist, not runny. Seal the oven bag. Poke a meat thermometer into the soil at least 2 inches deep to measure the temperature.
8. Bake the soil at 200 degrees until the soil has been at 170 degrees for 30 minutes. If the soil begins to exceed 170 degrees before the time is up, turn the oven down or temporarily off to adjust the temperature.
9. Turn the oven off and allow the soil to cool inside the oven until it reaches a safe handling temperature; typically 110 degrees or below. The soil will be hot enough to burn you until it has been allowed to cool to this point.
10. Remove the soil from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature before using it.

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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 computer.

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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.
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.
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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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