How to Fix Shell32.dll Errors

1. Click the Windows 'Start' button and click 'Run' or 'Start Search' (Windows Vista users).
2. Type 'regedit' (without quotes) and press 'Enter' to open the registry window.
3. Click the 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER' folder on the left panel and click 'Software.' Click 'Microsoft' and click 'Internet Explorer.' Click the 'Main' subkey.' Make a backup of the Main subkey by clicking the 'File' button on the top panel and clicking 'Export.'
4. Select a location to save the backup and type a name for it in the 'File name' box. Click 'Save' to back up the Main subkey.
5. Delete the 'Search Bar' value from the Main subkey after completing the backup.
Fixing 'Explorer Caused an Invalid Page Fault' Error
6. Click the Windows 'Start' button and click 'Run' or 'Start Search' (Windows Vista users).
7. Type 'regedit' (without quotes) and press 'Enter' to open the registry.
8. Click the 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER' folder on the left panel and click 'Software.' Click 'Microsoft', then click 'Windows.' Click 'CurrentVersion' and click 'Explorer.' Click the 'StreamMRU' and click 'File.' Click 'Export.' Type in a name for the backup and click 'Save.'
9. Delete all the values included in the 'StreamMRU' subkey. Close the registry.

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How to Install a Missing Video ActiveX Object

1. Click on the link in the References section at the bottom of the page and select the desired ActiveX to download.
2. Select 'Download Now,' and the ActiveX will now download.
3. Click 'Save File' when asked if you would like to save the file.
4. Double Click the newly downloaded ActiveX file and select 'OK.'
5. Click 'Run' when asked if you would like to run the program.
6. Click 'Yes' to agree to the license agreement. You will not be allowed to install the software without agreeing.
7. Click 'Continue.'
8. Click 'Complete Installation' and select an installation location. The Video ActiveX will now begin to install.
9. Click 'OK' when a windows pop ups stating the installation is complete.

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How to Enable All ActiveX Without a Message in the IE Registry

1. Click 'Start,' type 'regedit' and press 'Enter.' (In Windows XP, click 'Start,' then 'Run' and enter 'regedit' at the prompt that appears.) This will bring up the Windows Registry Editor. The left pane displays registry 'keys' in a hierarchy like that of directories on a file system; the right pane displays 'values' contained in those keys.
2. Navigate to the following key:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones
3. Click the sub-key corresponding to the security zone in which you want to change your settings. A security zone is a class of websites--sites actually saved to your computer, sites served on a local network, sites with a successful security signature, etc. The keys are numbered 0 to 4, and the numbers represent:0 My Computer1 Local Intranet Zone2 Trusted sites Zone3 Internet Zone4 Restricted Sites ZoneIf you want to modify Internet Explorer's behavior with more than one of these categories, perform steps 4 and 5 once for each zone.
4. Find the value called '1208' and double-click it.
5. Enter '0' (without the quotes) in the 'Value' field and press 'OK.'
6. Close the Registry Editor when you're done.

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How to Solve the Error Code 0x80070005 at Startup

1. Log in to the Windows computer.
2. Open a web browser window and navigate to Microsoft's 0x80070005 error message page (see Resources).
3. Download and run the hotfix.
4. Restart the computer once the hotfix has finished installing.

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How to Restore Winlogon Userinit

1. Download and install the Microsoft hotfix. The hotfix does not always work, but for some corrupted userinit issues it does. Download and install at the following Microsoft web page:
support.microsoft.com/?kbid=313322
Reboot the computer. If the hotfix does not work, continue to step two.
2. Insert the Windows Install CD disc into the drive. Reboot the computer to the recovery DOS prompt. The recovery prompt is found as an option when Windows boots to the CD. The Windows CD contains the 'Userinit.exe' file in the directory 'Windows\System32.' Copy this file to the 'C:\Windows\System32' directory of the hard drive. Remove the CD and boot the computer in Safe Mode.
3. Set the registry to point to the 'Userinit.exe' file. In Safe Mode, Click the Windows 'Start' button and select 'Run.' Type 'regedit' into the text box to open the registry editor. Navigate to the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon.'
4. Right-click the 'Winlogon' key and select 'Edit.' Type 'userinit.exe' into the text box labeled 'value.' Reboot the computer.

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How to Restore an Ashbase.Dll File

1. Download the ashbase.dll file.
2. Right-click the saved DLL file and click '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\ashbase.dll' in the search field and hit '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 Fix the Trojan TR/Dldr.Agent.pni

1. Restart your computer. Repeatedly press the F2 key as the system reboots until the advanced boot menu appears.
2. Navigate down to the option labeled \"Safe Mode\" and press \"Enter.\" Unplug your computer's Ethernet cable or power off your wireless router so that your system cannot access the Internet.
3. Open the Start menu and select the Search link. Type \"ssldr32.dll\" in the text field, then click the search icon. Right-click the ssldr32.dll file and click \"Delete.\"
4. Repeat the process with the files named \"wancp.dll,\" \"jcin02.exe,\" \"win32.agent.exe,\" \"Agent2.PNI,\" \"c2h3,\" \"htmp.030,\" \"iphy.dll\" and \"Dldr.Agent.pni.\" Enter \"Regedit\" into the search field and double-click the icon that appears.
5. Click \"Continue\" if your computer is running Windows Vista. Navigate to the registry folder named \"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\Software\\Microsoft\\drwatson.\"
6. Locate the entry at the left side of the window labeled \"numberofcrashes.\" Right-click the entry and choose \"Modify.\" Delete the number listed in the Value text field. Type \"10\" into the field and click \"OK.\"
7. Exit the registry editor window. Restart the operating system. Reconnect your Ethernet cable or power on the wireless router.

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How to Resolve quot;Windows Cannot Findquot; Errors

Problem Caused by Missing File
1. Visit ProcessLibrary.com and enter the name of the missing file into the 'Find' field.
2. Click on the file name in the results to bring up information on the file. Note what program uses the missing file. If the file has the DLL extension, proceed to Step 4 of this section.
3. Reinstall the program associated with the file and the missing file should be restored.
4. Visit the DLL-Files website if the problem file has the DLL extension. Enter the file name into the search field.
5. Download the DLL file and unzip it into the system folder located in the Windows directory of the hard drive. Restart the computer and check for any error message. If an error occurs, continue to Step 6.
6. Open the Start menu, click 'Run' and type 'regsvr32' followed by a space then the name of the DLL file. Press 'Enter' to force Windows to register the DLL file. Use the command 'regsvr64' if running a 64-bit version of Windows.
Problem Caused by Malware
7. Visit Malwarebytes.org and download the latest version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. Rename the setup file before continuing. Some malware interferes with the installation of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.
8. Install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, then rename the executable. Malware that affect installation can prevent the installed program from running if it recognizes Malwarebytes Anti-Malware by its file name.
9. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. Select the 'Perform Full Scan' setting and then click 'Scan.' Select the drive where Windows is installed, then click 'Start Scan.'
10. Remove any detected malware by clicking 'Remove Selected.' Proceed to Section 3 if Malwarebytes Anti-Malware found no harmful files. If malware was removed, restart the computer and check for the original error message.
Problem Caused by Registry Error
11. Visit the CCleaner homepage, click 'Download' and then click 'Alternative Download' to download the CCleaner software.
12. Install CCleaner, then run the application.
13. Click 'Registry' in the side panel, then click 'Scan for Issues.'
14. Click 'Fix selected issues. . .' to run the registry cleaner. Back up the registry as directed before continuing.
15. Check the results of the registry scan, then click 'Fix All Selected Issues.' Exit CCleaner, then restart the computer.
Problem Caused by Locked File
16. Visit the LockHunter website, click 'Download' and then download the version of LockHunter appropriate to your computer's operating system.
17. Run LockHunter. Type the hard drive letter followed by a colon (for example, 'C:') and then press 'Enter.' LockHunter will search for all locked files on the hard drive.
18. Select the file from the list, then click the 'Plus' sign next to the file to see what processes have it locked.
19. Click the 'Unlock It!' button to release the file. If the file cannot be unlocked, then an error had not occurred and the file can be closed as normal. Restart the computer.

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How to Troubleshoot an Error 0X80040154

1. Locate the UNICODE or ANSI versions of ATL.dll (Visual C++ 5.0 CD, Visual C++ 6.0 CD) or ATL70.dll (Visual C++ .NET CD):Location of ATL.DLL in the Visual C++ 5.0 CD:OS\SYSTEM (UNICODE version)OS\SYSTEM\ANSI (ANSI version)Location of ATL.DLL in the Visual C++ 6.0 CD:DevStudio\VC\Redist (UNICODE version)DevStudio\VC\Redist\Ansi (ANSI version)Location of ATL70.DLL in the Visual C++ .NET CD:Win\System (UNICODE version)Win\System\ansi (ANSI version)The Microsoft Windows 95 and Microsoft Windows 98 operating systems require the ANSI version, whereas the Microsoft Windows NT operating system requires the UNICODE version.
2. Copy the file and paste it in either the Windows\System (95, 98) or Winnt\System32 (NT) directory, depending on your operating system.
3. Manually install ATL.DLL if you're using Windows 95 or 98 by typing the following command into the DOS prompt: regsvr32.exe c:\Windows\System\ATL.DLL

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How to Fix hhctrl.ocx

1. Fix the hhctrl.ocx file using the program FileRestore Professional (see 'Resources' below). Download and install the program on your computer and then open the program. Choose the 'C:/' drive as the target location; FileRestore Professional will locate and repair corrupted files.
2. Download the program Unstoppable Copier for free (see 'Resources' below). Install and run the program. Select the hard drive from which you are running your operating system as the location to be scanned. The program will find and fix damaged files, including the hhctrl.ocx file.
3. Fix the hhctrl.ocx file using the program ICE ECC, which you can download online for no cost (see 'Resources' below). Install and run the program. Choose the type of file you wish to repair -- in this case, specify the hhctrl.ocx file. ICE ECC will find and fix the file.

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How to Sort Error Code 128

1. Click the 'Apple' logo at the top of your computer screen, then click the 'Software Update' icon. Click the 'Check for updates' tab and wait for the updates to appear on the menu.
2. Click the 'Install Updates' button and wait for the updates to install on your computer. Restart your system.
3. Reconnect your iPod Touch to your system for the error code to be cleared.

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How to Unregister a DLL File in Windows XP

1. Click 'Start' and then 'Run' to call up the Windows 'Run' dialog box.
2. Type 'cmd' (without quotation marks) into the box and press 'Enter.' This calls up the Windows Command Prompt.
3. Type 'regsvr32 /u filename.dll' where 'filename' is the name of the DLL file that you are attempting to unregister. Press 'Enter.' A confirmation window stating 'DllUnregisterServer in (file name) succeeded' will be displayed.
4. Click 'OK,' then close the Command Prompt.

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How to Install Adobe Flash Player for Windows 2000

1. Download the Adobe Flash Player from Adobe's website (link provided in the References section of this article).
2. Double-click on the executable file (.exe) that was downloaded.
3. Close the web browser if prompted. Once the installation is complete, close the installer and the Adobe Flash Player will be ready to use.

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How to Fix Windows Auto Update

1. Navigate to the 'Start' menu and select 'Programs.' Open 'Accessories' and right-click 'Command Prompt.' Select 'Run as' and click 'The Following User.'
2. Type the administrator account information in the 'User name' and 'Password' fields. Press 'Enter.' The Command dialog is displayed.
3. Type 'net stop wuauserv' in the prompt and press 'Enter.'
4. Type 'regsvr32 %windir%\system32\wups2.dll' in the prompt. Press 'Enter.'
5. Type 'net start wuauserv' in the prompt, and press 'Enter.' Exit the Command Prompt.

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How to Repair a Registry Error

Windows XP Instructions
1. Click on the 'Start' button and select 'Control Panel.' Double click on 'Performance and Maintenance,' then on 'System,' and click the 'System Restore' tab.
2. Click on the entry labeled 'Restore my computer to an earlier time' on the 'Welcome to System Restore' window and select 'Next.'
3. Choose a date on the list of restore points before the registry error began on the 'Select a Restore Point' page. This list is labeled 'On this list, click a restore point.' Select 'Next.' Select 'Next' again on the confirmation screen. Click the 'OK' button after to confirm the the changes.
Windows Vista Instructions
4. Click on the 'Start' button, then click on the box labeled 'Start Search' and type 'systempropertiesprotection.'
5. Select the tab labeled 'System Protection' and select 'System Restore.'
6. Click on the entry labeled 'Choose a different Restore Point' and select 'Next.' Choose a date for the restore point before the registry error began. Select 'Next.' Select 'Next' once more in the confirmation window.
7. Click 'OK' to confirm the changes made.
Windows 7 Instructions
8. Click on the 'Start' button and type 'System Restore' in the search box. Select 'System Restore' in the list of results.
9. Click on the entry labeled 'Choose a different Restore Point' and select 'Next.' Choose a date for the restore point before the registry error began. Select 'Next.' Select 'Next' once more in the confirmation window.
10. Click the 'OK' button to confirm the the changes.

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