How to Use DLL in Excel

Implementing DLL File on Visual Basic
1. Create a new DLL file on Visual Basic Studio by clicking on File and selecting 'New Project.' Go to 'Class Library' and click 'OK.'
2. Click on 'Project' and select 'ClassLibrary1 Properties' from the drop-down menu. Edit the name of the assembly as well as the root namespace to your preferred labels and open the code window.
3. Write the codes for the functions of the class and click on 'Build' from the menu bar. Go to select 'Build (Name of Library)' to create the DLL file.
4. Go to the 'Properties' command found at the bottom of the 'Project' menu. Set the description of the project to the specific string you want to see whenever you select the reference of the DLL in your Excel file.
Opening the Visual Basic DLL in Excel
5. Go to the 'Tools' menu of the Excel program and select 'References.'
6. Find the server class of your Visual Basic DLL file and click on it.
7. Add a new module to your Excel workbook by creating a function that makes a server class instance and uses the methods of the same instance.

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How do I Fix an Error 53 on an Okidata Printer?

1. Look at the Error 53 message. It should say the following: 'Runtime error '53': File not found (DLLFileName.dll).' Write down the 'DLLFileName.dll' on a piece of paper so you don't forget.
2. Click the 'Start' menu and type the DLL file name (with the .DLL extension) in the search bar. Let Windows locate the DLL file.
3. Right-click the DLL file and select 'Copy.'
4. Click the 'Start' menu and select 'Run...'
5. Type the following (without the quotes) 'C:\Windows\System32' and press the 'Enter' key. This assumes that your Windows operating system is installed on your 'C:\ drive.' This will open a new Windows explorer window for your System32 folder.
6. Right-click on an empty area within the folder and select 'Paste' to manually copy the missing DLL file.
7. Close the windows. Restart your computer to end the task.

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How to Search for Missing Dll Files

1. Write down or make a note of the name of the DLL file(s) you are searching for. Your computer will typically display an error message if you are missing a necessary DLL file, so save the name of the file shown in the error.
2. Open an online DLL download site, such as DLL-Downloads, DLL-Files or afreeDLL (see Resources).
3. Search for the file by typing the name of the file you have written down into the search window. If you don't have this information, you can still search with a partial name or by browsing files in different categories. If you can't find the file on one site, try another because sites vary in content.

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How Do I Change Windows System32.Dll Folders?

1. Click the Windows 'Start' button. Type 'regedit' into the text box and then click 'OK.' This opens the Windows registry editor.
2. Navigate to 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session ManagerEnvironment' in the registry editor.
3. Right-click 'Path' and select 'Modify.' This lists the environment variables for your system that point to the location of the system directory. Change 'C:\winnt\system32' to the new location for the 'system32.dll' file.
4. Click 'OK' to save the changes and reboot your computer. Changes take effect the next time you start your computer.

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How to Fix the Error Box About Scripts Running in Macromedia Flash Player 6

1. Close all Web browser windows.
2. Click 'Start' and input 'flash.ocx' into the search bar. Press 'Enter' and wait for the computer to search for the associated file.
3. Right-click the file and select 'Properties.' Click the 'General' tab.
4. Find the 'Location' section and record the file path.
5. Click 'Start' and select 'Run.' Input 'regsvr32 [filepath] /u', replacing '[filepath]' with the exact file path you recorded in the previous step. Press 'Enter.'
6. Click 'OK' to confirm that you want to unregister the file.
7. Click 'Start' and input 'enterflash.ocx' into the search bar. Right-click the file and select 'Delete.' Repeat this step with 'swflash.inf'.
8. Restart the computer to complete the uninstallation.
9. Download Macromedia Flash 6 and save it to your desktop.
10. Right-click the file and select 'Extract All.' Select the location where you want to unzip the files and click 'Extract.'
11. Open the extracted folder and double-click the 'R79' folder. Double-click 'fp_6.0.79_plugin.exe' and follow the prompts to install Macromedia Flash 6 on your computer.

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How to Fix a Broken DLL

1. Click on the 'Start' menu.
2. Click on 'Run.'
3. Type 'cmd' (without the quotation marks) into the open box, and click 'OK.' This will open the Command Prompt window.
4. Type 'regsvr32 filename.dll' (without the quotation marks) into the Command Prompt window and press 'Enter.' Note that 'filename' should be replaced with the name of the broken DLL file. This will re-register your DLL and should fix the problem.
5. Restart your computer.

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How to Eliminate the IE ActiveX Message

1. Double-click on the Internet Explorer desktop icon or click 'Start,' select 'Programs' and click on 'Internet Explorer.'
2. Click on 'Tools' on the right side of Internet Explorer and select 'Internet Options.' A new window will appear.
3. Click the 'Security' tab at the top then click the 'Custom level' button. A list of Internet Explorer security settings will appear.
4. Locate the 'ActiveX controls and plug-ins' section and select 'Enable' or 'Prompt' for each of the options.
5. Click 'OK' to save your changes. Restart your browser for the changes to take effect.

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How to Reinstall COM+

1. Open Windows Explorer by clicking \"Start,\" \"All Programs,\" then \"Windows Explorer.\"
2. Navigate to the system32 directory by clicking \"C:\\\" in Windows Explorer, then double-clicking \"Windows\" and \"system32.\"
3. Right-click the \"Clbcatq.dll\" file in the system32 directory, click \"Rename,\" then type \"~Clbcatq.dll.\"
4. Open the Windows system service tool. Click \"Start,\" then \"Control Panel.\" Double-click \"Administrative Tools,\" then double-click \"Services.\"
5. Stop the COM+ service. Right-click \"COM+ Event Service\" in the services list, then click \"Properties.\" In the properties window, click the box next to \"Startup Type\" and click \"Disabled.\" Click \"Stop\" under \"Service Status,\" then click \"OK.\"
6. Restart your computer by clicking \"Start,\" \"Shut Down,\" then \"Restart.\"
7. Open the registry editor by clicking \"Start,\" \"Run,\" typing \"regedit\" into the Run box, then pressing \"Enter.\"
8. Click the plus sign next to \"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\" in the registry editor window, the plus sign next to \"SOFTWARE,\" then the plus sign next to \"Microsoft.\" Right click \"COM3\" under \"Microsoft,\" then click \"Delete.\"
9. Open a Command Prompt by clicking \"Start,\" \"Accessories,\" then \"Command Prompt.\"
10. Type \"cd %windir%\" into the Command Prompt window, then press \"Enter.\"
11. Unregister COM+ by typing \"rmdir /s Registration\" into the Command Prompt window, then pressing \"Enter.\"
12. Open the Windows Control Panel by clicking \"Start,\" then \"Control Panel.\"
13. Open the Windows Add/Remove Components tool by double-clicking \"Add/Remove Programs,\" then clicking \"Add/Remove Components.\"
14. Reinstall COM+ by clicking \"Next\" in the \"Add/Remove Components\" window.

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How to Get Rid of Mpoav.DLL

1. Click 'Start.' Type 'cmd' into the search field. Press 'Enter' to open the Command Prompt.
2. Type the following commands into the Command Prompt. Press 'Enter' after each command.regsvr32 /u mpoav.dlldel mpoav.dll
3. Type 'exit', without the quotation marks. Press 'Enter' to close the Command Prompt.
4. Restart your computer.

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How to Restore Riched20 DLL

1. Open your default antivirus program if you have one installed and run a full system scan. Error messages related to .dll files are often related to viruses or malware, so this is a good first step. If your virus scan catches something, take the program's recommended action to delete or quarantine the infected files, then see if the problem persists.
2. Restore your system to a restore point from before you experienced problems related to riched20.dll. To do this, click 'Start,' look in the 'Programs' list, then in the 'Accessories' folder, and finally in the 'System Tools' folder. Click 'System Restore.' On the 'System Restore' screen, indicate that you want to restore your system to an earlier point and select a valid date off the calendar from before you experienced problems. Click the 'Restore' button and wait for your computer to complete the restore process, then see if the problem persists.
3. Reinstall your Microsoft Office software, or if you prefer, just reinstall Microsoft Outlook. To do this, insert the original installation disc in your CD-ROM drive, wait for the installation program to auto-launch, and follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall Outlook or the entire suite. Outlook is the program that relies on riched20.dll the most, and a duplicate of the file is included with the installation files of Outlook.
4. Download and install the Microsoft security updates that affect riched20.dll. A link to the download location can be found in the Resources section of this article. These updates correct a vulnerability in Microsoft RichEdit that may have contributed to your problem in the first place. When you go to download the updates, make sure to download one for your operating system and one for your Microsoft Office suite, and make sure you select the right updates for your version of each product. Double-click the downloaded files and follow the on-screen prompts to apply the updates.

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How to Free Run

1. Watch videos of free running moves before taking the practice to a safe (read: not a rooftop) area to practice. (See Resources below.)
2. Work on training your body and mind. You have to be strong, fast and agile in your entire body. Cross train by practicing running, push ups or with other strength training exercises. Mentally, you have to practice being able to spot a setup for a move, and execute without hesitation.
3. Enroll in a gymnastics class. This will teach you how to move for your flips and tricks.
4. Look for a free running group or class. Start with Meetups.com, which may have a free running meet-up in your area (see Resources below).
5. Ask to join any free runners that you see practicing, and try to pick up on their moves or ask for tips.
6. Practice, practice, practice. Make sure that your moves are perfected before you take them to dangerous locations, like rooftops or balconies.

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How to Repair a Missed DLL From Windows XP

1. Download the missing dynamic link library (DLL) from one of the many online DLL libraries. When downloading, save the DLL to the C:\Windows\System32 folder. Alternatively, download the DLL to your desktop and drag the DLL to the C:\Windows\System32 folder.
2. Click 'Start' and 'Run.'
3. Type 'cmd' into the dialog box and click 'OK.'
4. Type 'regsvr32 missing.dll' without the quotation marks into the command prompt and press 'Enter.' Note that 'missing.dll' should be replaced with the name of the missing DLL you are fixing.
5. Type 'exit' and press 'Enter' to close the command prompt.

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How to Repair the Explorer.Exe File for Windows XP

1. Press "CTRL > ALT > DEL" while logged into Windows to bring up the task manager.
2. Click on "File" and select "New Task (Run...)."
3. Type "regedit" into the text box. Click "OK."
4. Click "Edit" and select "Find..."
5. Type "explorer.exe" and "iexplorer.exe" into the text box. Click the "Find Next" button. Delete "explorer.exe" and "iexplorer.exe" only if found in the (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution.options) directory.
6. Click "Close." The X in the top right-hand corner of the window closes the registry editor.
7. Restart your computer.

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How to Fix Certificate Errors on Your Computer

1. Close any unnecessary applications and save any work in progress.
2. Visit the link in Resources and download the Hotfix by clicking on 'View and request Hotfix downloads.'
3. Read the Terms and Conditions, and when done, click 'I accept.'
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to download the Hotfix.
5. Verify that the downloaded Hotfix file, 'Certwiz.ocx,' is located in your System Directory, which is typically either 'C:\Windows\System,' 'C:\Windows\System32,' or 'C:\WINNT\System.' At this point, the Hotfix has been successfully applied.

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How to Remove Msvcr71.dll

Windows XP and Earlier Systems
1. Click on 'Start' and select 'Run.'
2. Type the command 'regsvr32 /u C:\Windows\System32\Msvcr71.dll' at the 'Open' prompt. Click 'OK' to unregister the DLL file.
3. Open 'My Computer' from the shortcut on the desktop or Start menu. Browse to the 'C:\Windows\System32' folder on your hard drive.
4. Right-click on the Msvcr71.dll file in the window. Select 'Delete' from the pop-up menu.
WIndows Vista and Newer Systems
5. Click the Windows logo and then 'All Programs.' Open 'Accessories.' Right-click on 'Command Prompt' and choose 'Run as Administrator.'
6. Enter the command 'regsvr32 /u C:\Windows\System32\Msvcr71.dll' at the Command prompt and press 'Enter' to unregister the DLL.
7. Open 'My Computer' from the shortcut on the desktop or Start menu. Browse to the 'C:\Windows\System32' folder on your hard drive.
8. Right-click on the Msvcr71.dll file in the Window. Select 'Delete' from the pop-up menu.

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