Tuesday, April 9, 2013

How to Restore a Lost DLL File From Microsoft XP Professional

1. Write the specific file name down when Windows detects the missing or corrupt file. This will appear in a dialog box.2. Scan your system with the System File Checker (SFC) utility, which is built into XP Professional. It will search for the damaged DLL files and replace them with the original versions. (If the SFC cannot locate the files, it will prompt you to insert the Windows installation CD.) Click Start, then select Run from the menu options. When the command prompt appears, type in 'SFC /SCANNOW.'This scan could take 30 minutes or longer. When the scan is complete, reboot your computer....
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Monday, April 8, 2013

How to Fix the Windows XP Error quot;Cannot Move File or Folder

1. Make sure you have enough disk space on the device you're trying to move the files to. After deleting files, the problem will most likely be resolved.2. If that doesn't work, create another file folder on the device you're trying to copy the files to. Then copy the files into the new folder.Sometimes storage devices get finicky if there are too many files in one folder or if the file names are too long. Copying the files into another folder on the same device can get around this issue.3. Restart your computer, which might free up RAM that is preventing the file from being mov...
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How to Uninstall amp; Repair Corrupt DLL Files in Vista

1. Click 'Start' and click 'Run.'2. Type 'cmd' in the 'Open' text box, and click 'OK.' This opens the command-line utility.3. Type 'sfc/scannow' without the quotes. The System File Checker checks your system for damaged DLL files. Once done, it provides you with a list of corrupted files and indicates whether it was able to repair them.4. Type 'Exit' in the command window to close it when finished with the sc...
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How to Fix Runtime Error 424 in Visual Basic 6.0

1. Find the incorrect reference variable by appearance. For example, an Object Variable uses a dot (Hello.value=1) and a Normal Variable does not. The correct variable type needs to be used for the correct situation.2. Change the incorrect variable to fit the situation. For example, a shared variable can be used for a variety of instances within a class while a local variable will be used independently for the instance it was created.3. Run and test the program by connecting to the Internet, click 'Debug' and then 'Start Debugging.' This will run the program.4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3...
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Sunday, April 7, 2013

How to Repair a Rundll32

1. Turn on your computer if you haven't done so already and put your Windows installation CD/DVD into your computer's disc drive once your computer is loaded.2. Click 'Start' and select the search bar at the bottom of the menu.3. Type the following command in the 'Run' dialog:expand d:\i386\rundll32.ex_ %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe.This automatically expands the content of the 'Rundll32' process within your Windows installation disc and copies it to your system folder, giving you a fresh copy.4. Restart your comput...
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Saturday, April 6, 2013

How to Remove Active X Files

1. Open Internet Explorer.2. Click 'Tools.'3. Select 'Manage Add-Ons.'4. Choose 'Downloaded Controls.'5. Scroll through the list of ActiveX controls until you find the ones you wish to remove. Click 'More information' and click 'Remov...
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Friday, April 5, 2013

How to Get Rid of Googlenav.Dll

1. Click 'Start,' type 'cmd' into the search field and press 'Enter' to open the Command Prompt.2. Type the following commands into the Command Prompt. Press 'Enter' after each command.regsvr32 /u googlenav.dlldel googlenav.dll3. Type 'exit' and press 'Enter' to close the Command Prom...
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How Fix an XP SP3 Remote Connection

1. Navigate in your web browser to the the 'Remote Desktop Connection Software Download' page (see Resources).2. Click the 'msrdpcli.exe' link on the right of the page.3. Select 'Save' and save the file to your Desktop.4. Double-click the file and select 'Run' to reinstall the software, repairing your Remote Connection servi...
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How to Fix a WinSock Error

1. Boot your computer in Safe Mode: Upon restart, click F8 to enter the boot-method menu. Select 'Boot in Safe Mode with Networking. ' When Windows boots, click 'OK' when prompted that you are booting in Safe Mode.2. Close all programs except for your browser. Visit the link in Resources labeled 'WinSock Fix Download' to download the freeware WinSock fix. Wait a short time for your download to be completed.3. Click 'Save File' when you are asked what to do with the file. The file will be saved to your default download location--usually the desktop or 'Downloads' folder within your 'My Documents'...
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

How to Install Missing Dll

1. Insert the original installation CD for the program that has stopped working. Locate the missing .DLL file and copy it to the Windows desktop. If you are unable to find the file, type its name into an Internet search engine. The results will include several websites that host .DLL files for downloading. Download the file and save it to your desktop.2. Double-click on the 'My Computer' icon, then double click 'C:,' 'Windows' and 'System32.' Depending on your security settings, you may need to click through warnings in order to view the contents of these folders.3. Drag the .DLL file from...
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How to Install Active X Control for MSN Games

1. Open the Start menu and click on the 'Internet Explorer' icon.2. Go to the MSN Games homepage (see Resources below) in the browser window.3. Click on the name of the online game that you want to play. A yellow bar will appear at the top of your browser window, instructing you to install the Active X Control.4. Click on the yellow bar at the top of the window and choose 'Install Active X Control.' A pop-up security warning will now open.5. Click 'Install' in the security warning window. The installation process will now begin and should take less than five minutes. When the Active...
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How to Fix Usp10.dll

1. Download and save the usp10.dll to the C:\Windows\System32 folder once the window appears asking where you want to install the file (See Resources). Choose to replace the existing file if the window appears asking if you want to replace it.2. Press 'R' and the 'Windows' key at the same time to open the Run tool.3. Type 'regsvr32 usp10.dll' in the open field and click 'OK.' This will register the file. Restart your computer for the changes to take effe...
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

How to Repair Internet Explorer 6 With SP3

Install Service Pack 31. Go to the Microsoft Download Center at Microsoft.com and download the stand-alone update package for Service Pack 3 to your system. Click the 'Download' button on the page to continue.2. Click the 'Start Download' link on the page if the download does not start within 30 seconds.3. Click the 'Save File' button and then select a location for the saved file. Click the 'Save' button to begin the download.4. Double-click on the downloaded file to install or reinstall Service Pack 3 on your system. Restart your computer, if prompted, and then try to run Internet Explorer...
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How to Repair an NTFS File System

1. Click 'Start,' click 'Computer' and then right-click on the NTFS hard drive that you want to repair.2. Click 'Properties,' click 'Tools' and then click 'Check Now.'3. Check the 'Automatically fix file system errors' and 'Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors' options and then click 'Star...
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Monday, April 1, 2013

How to Replace User32.dll

1. Go to DllDump website (see Resources) and click on \"Click Here to Download user32.dll.\" Click on \"Save\" in the confirmation pop-up to begin the download.2. Right-click the saved DLL file and select \"Copy.\"3. Go to the \"Start\" menu, select \"Computer\" or \"My Computer,\" double-click the \"C:\" drive, double-click the \"Windows\" folder and then the \"System32\" folder. Right-click anywhere in a blank space and select \"Paste.\" Click on \"Yes\" in the confirmation pop-up to replace the existing user32.dll (if any).4. Click the \"Start\" menu and select \"Run.\" Type \"Regsvr32...
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