How to Remove Mcshield.exe

1. Press 'Ctrl,' 'Alt,' and 'Delete' together on your computer to access the Windows Task Manager. Click the 'Processes' tab.
2. Click 'mcshield.exe' and click 'End Process.' This will terminate this program's currently running process.
3. Click the Windows 'Start' button and click 'Run' or 'Start Search' (Windows Vista users).
4. Type 'services.msc' (without quotes) and press 'Enter' to open the services window.
5. Click the 'Services' button on the left panel. Scroll down the left panel and double-click 'MCShield.'
6. Click the 'General' tab and select 'Disabled' on the 'Startup Type' window. Click 'OK' to save the changes and close the Services window. This action will remove mcshield.exe from startup and prevent it from running.

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How to Fix a Generic Host for Win32 amp; Svchost EXE Errors

1. Click the Start menu and select 'Run.' In Windows 7, you will need to manually type 'run' without the quotes and press 'Enter.'
2. Type 'regedit' (without the quotes) in the 'Run' tool and press the 'Enter' key. This will launch your Windows Registry Editor.
3. Navigate to the following registry in the left pane: 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE'/'SYSTEM'/'CurrentControlSet'/'Services'/'Browser'/'Parameters.'
4. Double-click 'IsDomainMaster' in the right pane.
5. Type to set 'False' under 'Value data.'
6. Close Registry Editor. Reboot your computer to end task.

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How to Use Kernel32

1. Log-in to the Windows operating system using your user name and password.
2. Click 'Start,' 'Run,' type 'command' (without the quotation marks) into the dialog box, and click 'OK.'
3. Type 'regsvr32 kernel32.dll' (without the quotation marks) into the Command Prompt and press 'Enter.'
4. Type 'Y' if asked whether you are sure you want to execute the command.
5. Close the Command Prompt. To do this, either click the 'X' in the top right corner or type 'Exit' (without the quotation marks) and press 'Enter.'

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How to Fix Rundll Errors for Free

1. Run Windows in Safe Mode. Restart the computer. At reboot, press the 'F8' key repeatedly. Keep tapping 'F8' until the Windows Advanced Options menu appears. From that menu, select 'Safe Mode No Networking' and press 'Enter.'
2. Run antivirus and antispyware scans. This may take several minutes, depending on the size of your hard drive. Delete any malicious programs that are discovered. Reboot the computer.
3. Insert the Windows system CD or OEM system recovery CD after Windows has loaded.
4. Replace your old rundll32.exe file. Click the 'Start' menu and select 'Run.'
5. Type in the 'Run' dialog box (without quotation marks):'expand X:\i386\rundll32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe' with 'X' being the letter of your CD drive. This will install the original rundll32.exe file that came with your Windows software. Reboot.

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How to Run Programs Without a Valid Digital Signature

1. Open 'Internet Explorer' and bring up the 'Internet Explorer Menu Toolbar' by holding down the 'ALT' key.
2. Navigate to the 'Tools' menu by pressing 'T' on your keyboard or clicking on 'Tools.'
3. Select 'Internet Options' and navigate to the 'Advanced' tab.
4. Scroll down and check off 'Allow software to run or install even if the signature is invalid.' This will allow any downloaded program to run even if there is no valid digital signature.

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How to Read MP3 File Information With VFP

1. Launch the VFP application.
2. Enter the following code into the command prompt and press 'Enter:'oPlayer = createobject('WMPlayer.OCX.7')loItems = oPlayer.MediaCollectionloSong= loItems.add('c:\what time is it.mp3')? loSong.duration? loSong.getItemInfo('Artist')? loSong.getItemInfo('Title')? loSong.getItemInfo('Album')This will display the information of the MP3 files.
3. Enter the following code to control the music play and press 'Enter:'oPlayer.Controls.Play && Play the songYou have now read MP3 file information with VFP.

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How to Fix Mscoree.dll

1. Download the Mscoree.dll file.
2. Right-click the saved DLL file and select 'Copy.' Go to the 'Start' menu, click 'Computer,' double-click the 'C:' drive, double-click the 'Windows' folder and then the 'System32' folder. Right-click anywhere in a blank space and click 'Paste.'
3. Go to the 'Start' menu, type 'run' in the 'Start Search' box and press 'Enter.' Type Regsvr32 'C:\Windows\System32\mscoree.dll' in the search field and press 'Enter' to register the DLL. Click 'Yes' in the pop-up to confirm the registration.
4. Restart your computer.

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How to Troubleshoot Rundll32 EXE Not Responding

1. Click "Start," then "Run," or click "Start," "All Programs," "Accessories," then "Run," depending on your operating system. Type "msconfig" into the dialogue box, then hit "Enter" to launch System Configuration.
2. Select the "Startup" tab. Expand the "Command" field and search for "rundll32.exe."
3. Uncheck the box next to any startup item in the list containing "rundll32.exe" in its Command field.
4. Click "OK." Press "Esc," "Shift" and "Ctrl" simultaneously. Select the "Processes" tab when Windows Task Manager appears.
5. Click the "Description" tab, then search for a process with the same name as the startup item you disabled previously.
6. Right-click the item, then select "End Process." Click "End Process" again. Restart your computer.
7. Press "F8" before the OS startup screen appears, then select "Safe Mode" from the list of options. Hit "Enter" to enter Windows Safe Mode.
8. Run your antivirus and a registry repair software to remove any viruses, malware or registry errors from your PC. Restart your computer.
9. Relaunch System Configuration. Check the box next to all of the startup items you disabled. Click "OK" and restart your computer.

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How to Register Flash9F OCX

1. Open a 'Command Prompt' with administrative privileges. Click the Windows logo to open the 'Start' menu, then pick 'All Programs' in Windows Vista or a newer version of Windows. Select 'Accessories' and right click on 'Command Prompt.' Choose 'Run as Administrator.' Click on 'Start' and then 'Run' in Windows XP or an older version of Windows. Type 'cmd' in the 'Open' dialog and press 'Enter.'
2. Enter the command 'regsvr32 %SystemDirectory%/Flash9f.ocx' where %SystemDirectory% is the full path to the Windows system directory. (For example, on a typical Windows XP system this directory is 'C:\Windows\system32.') Press 'Enter.'
3. Wait for the system to confirm that the file is registered. Close the 'Command Prompt' window.

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How to Repair Outlook Express in Windows XP

Using the System File Checker Wizard
1. Click 'Start,' click 'Run,' type 'sfc /scannow' and click 'OK.'
2. The 'System File Checker Wizard' opens. Follow the directions.
3. Restart your computer when complete.
Using Internet Explorer
4. Open Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer is closely related to Outlook Express, so problems with temporary Internet files stored under Internet Explorer can be affecting the operation of Outlook Express.
5. Click 'Tools' and click 'Internet Options.'
6. Click 'Delete' under 'Browsing history,' select the 'Temporary Internet Files' option and click 'OK.'
Re-registering Libraries
7. Click 'Start,' then 'Run.'
8. Type 'regsvr32 urlmon.dll' into the Run box and click 'OK.' Click 'OK' on the 'DllRegisterServer succeeded' dialog box.
9. Type 'regsvr32 mshtml.dll' into the Run box and click 'OK.' Click ' OK' on the 'DllRegisterServer succeeded' dialog box.
10. Type 'regsvr32 shdocvw.dll' into the Run box and click 'OK.' Click ' OK' on the 'DllRegisterServer succeeded' dialog box.
11. Type 'regsvr32 browseui.dll' into the Run box and click 'OK.' Click ' OK' on the 'DllRegisterServer succeeded' dialog box.
12. Type 'regsvr32 msjava.dll' into the Run box and click 'OK.' Click ' OK' on the 'DllRegisterServer succeeded' dialog box.
Reinstalling Outlook Express
13. Click 'Start,' then 'Run.'
14. Type '%systemroot%\inf' and click 'OK.' The 'Windows\inf' folder opens.
15. Look for 'MSOE50.inf,' right-click on the file and then select 'Install.' This process is going to reinstall Outlook Express on your system. You may need your Windows XP disc.

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How to Uninstall the SQLDumper Library amp; Then Reinstall It

1. Click on 'Control Panel' from your Start menu.
2. Click 'Add or Remove Programs' or 'Programs and Features.'
3. Select 'Microsoft SQL Server.'
4. Click 'Remove' or 'Uninstall.' Then confirm your desire to remove the program.
5. Restart your computer.
6. Download a new copy of SQL Server from the Microsoft link in Resources.
7. Double-click the downloaded file to install.
8. Install the latest service pack from the Microsoft link. This fixes many issues, including ones involving SQLDumper.

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How to Remove Nv4

1. Right-click on the start button in Windows. When your options pop up, select explore to open Windows Explorer. In the left panel of Explorer, navigate to the system folder for your version of Windows. If you're using a 32-bit version of XP or Vista, this is C:\Windows\System32. In 64-bit versions of XP or Vista, it's C:\Windows\SysWOW64. In 2000 and NT, it's C:\WINNT\System32. In 95, 98 and ME, it's C:\Windows\System.
2. Left-click on the system folder in the left panel to display all of its contents in the right panel. Browse through the right panel until you see nv4_disp.dll, then right-click on the file and select delete from the pop-up options. This moves the file to the recycle bin.
3. Left-click on the start button in Windows and click the run button on the start menu. In the run window, type 'cmd' and then click the run button. This will open the command prompt window.
4. Type regsvr32 /u C:\Windows\System32\nv4_disp.dll in the command prompt, but make sure that the file path specified is the right file path for your version of Windows. In this example, the file path for 32-bit versions of XP and Vista is used. If you're using a different version, refer to the system folder file paths listed in step one and substitute the path for your version in this line. Once you've typed this command, press enter to unregister the .dll from your system.

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How to Fix Errors on a Computer With Freeware

1. Download a registry cleaning program such as ErrorFix, RegCleaner, CCleaner, or any other piece of freeware dedicated to cleaning the computer's registry. Over time, this area of the computer will build up with unneeded files--purging these files with free software can fix errors on your machine, improving its performance.
2. Install your chosen registry-cleaning program to your main hard drive.
3. Defragment the drive by going to the 'Start' menu, to the 'All Programs' list, the 'Accessories' folder, then the 'System Tools' folder.
4. Select your main hard drive (usually the 'C' drive) and press the 'Defragment Now' button.
5. Open your registry-cleaning program and press the 'Scan Now' button.
6. Press the 'repair' button when the scan is complete to fix your registry, solving many common computer errors.

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How to Fix a Checksum Error

1. Click 'Start' followed by 'Shut down' and select 'Restart' from the list. When your computer starts booting up, press and hold the 'F10' key. Your computer's system BIOS information will be displayed. Write down the information listed in the BIOS, such as the booting sequence for the computer's devices and the time and date. Click 'ESC' and then 'Y' to exit the BIOS screen when you finish recording the information. Your computer will finish booting up and load your operating system.
2. Turn off your computer. Click 'Start' and then 'Shut down' or 'Turn off computer.'
3. Unplug the power cable of your computer and remove the battery if it has one. Take off the outer casing of your computer by carefully removing the screws and sliding the cover off.
4. Find the CMOS battery, which is located on the motherboard. The motherboard is a rectangular-shaped circuit board and the battery is a silver-colored, round-shaped button cell. It is usually resting in a socket directly on top of the motherboard with the positive pole of the battery facing up. Carefully remove the battery from the socket.
5. Place the new CMOS battery in the socket with the positive side facing up. Replace the outer casing of your computer and plug the power cable back into the wall socket.
6. Press your computer's power button. Press the 'F10' key when the computer starts to boot up to enter the BIOS screen.
7. Enter the BIOS information that you previously recorded in the BIOS screen if there are any changes. Change the date and time and any parameters that are different from your recorded BIOS settings. Press 'ESC' followed by 'Y' when you are finished. Your computer will complete the boot-up process.

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How to Remove a Regcure License

1. Download the Unregister tool from Paretologic's website (see 'Resources').
2. Right-click on the Unregister tool. Select 'Run As Admin' from the pop-up menu. The Unregister tool will launch.
3. Choose 'Regcure' from the list of programs provided. Select 'Unregister.'
4. Reboot your PC.

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