How to Update MSXML

1. Click the 'Start' button and then click the 'Search' box on the bottom of the menu.
2. Type 'update' into the box and the press your 'Enter' button. Click on the 'Windows Update' icon from the menu on the screen.
3. Click the 'Check For Updates' icon on the menu after the Windows Update menu appears. Wait for the computer to scan for updates.
4. Click on the boxes next to the 'MSXML.MSI,' 'MSXML4MSMS.EXE,' 'MSXML4SP_RelNote.htm,' 'MSXMLCAB.EXE' and 'MSXMLSDK.EXE' icons on the menu.
5. Click the 'Install Updates' icon at the bottom of the screen. Wait for the computer to install the updates. Click the 'Restart' button when prompted. When the computer restarts, the updates will take effect.

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How to Fix a Corrupted File Structure

How to Fix a Corrupted File Structure
1. Click 'Start' at the bottom left corner of your screen, then open 'My Computer.' Chose the hard drive you wish to scan for file-structure problems--usually drive C, but it could be any other drive. Once you have selected the drive, right click to open a menu and click the 'Properties' option, the last item on the list. The drive's properties box will open.
2. Select the Tools tab at the top. Under the 'Error-checking' section click 'Check Now....' This will open a small settings box. Click in each of the two white squares to add check marks, then click 'Start.' Click 'Yes' on the box that appears. Your computer is now set to check the file system for errors at the next restart, and if any are found Windows will attempt to fix them.
3. Restart your computer by clicking 'Start,' 'Turn Off Computer' and 'Restart'. During the restart process you will notice the Check Disk application preforming a scan of the file system. If any errors are found the report displayed on the screen will say so. Any errors the Check Disk cannot fix will also be displayed on the screen.

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Installation Error 5 in Spybot

Uninstall previous versions of Spybot
1. Press the 'Windows' and 'R' keys simultaneously to open a Run box.
2. Type 'Appwiz.cpl' into your Run box and press the 'Enter' key. This opens the Windows Add\Remove Programs component. The programs are listed in alphabetical order.
3. Right-click 'Spybot Search and Destroy' and click 'Uninstall.' Click the 'Yes' button on the 'Are you sure you want to uninstall?' dialog screen.
4. Shutdown your computer.
Boot in Safe Mode and Install
5. Turn on your computer and continually press the 'F8' key on your keyboard as it boots. This will load the Windows Startup Options screen.
6. Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to select 'Safe Mode' and press the 'Enter' key. Windows will launch in safe mode.
7. Right-click the Spybot installation file and select 'Run as administrator.' Follow the prompts to install and then reboot your computer.

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How do I Fix iExplore amp; Runtime Errors?

1. Press the 'Windows' and 'R' keys on your keyboard simultaneously to open the 'Run' program on your computer.
2. Type 'inetcpl.cpl' and then click 'Run' to open the Internet Explorer 'Internet Properties' window on your computer. This will work, even if Internet Explorer is having a runtime error.
3. Click the 'Advanced' tab at the top of the Internet Properties window in order to access the advanced properties options for Internet Explorer.
4. Click the 'Reset...' button at the bottom of the Internet Properties Window in the 'Reset Internet Explorer settings' section of the advanced tab.
5. Click 'Reset' on the pop-up that appears to confirm that you do want to reset the Internet Explorer settings. Resetting Internet Explorer settings will not make it more difficult for you to navigate the Internet, it will only take away any personal settings such as saved passwords, browsing history and download history, security settings and any other setting changes you may have made in the past.

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How to Register MSCOMCTL.OCX

1. Download the MSCOMCTL.OCX file if you do not have it (see Resources).
2. Open the downloaded file and extract it using your preferred archive management program. Place it in the 'C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32' folder.
3. Click Start and select 'Run' if you are using Windows 2003 or XP. For Windows Vista and later, click in the text input bar on the Start menu.
4. Enter the text 'REGSVR32 MSCOMCTL.OCX'.
5. Click 'Yes' if you are requested to give 'REGSVR32.EXE' administrative rights. You have now registered MSCOMCTL.OCX with the system.

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How to Repair a Background Intelligent Transfer Service in XP

1. Press the 'Windows' and 'R' keys simultaneously. This loads a Run box.
2. Type 'Cmd' and press 'Enter.' This loads the Windows Command Prompt.
3. Paste 'sc sdset bits D:(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;SY)(A;;CCDCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRSDRCWDWO;;;BA)(A;;CCLCSWLOCRRC;;;AU)(A;;CCLCSWRPWPDTLOCRRC;;;PU)' into the Command Prompt and press 'Enter.'If entered correctly, you see the message '[SC] SetServiceObjectSecurity SUCCESS' after pressing 'Enter.'
4. Type or paste 'Regsvr32 %windir%\system32\qmgr.dll' and press 'Enter.'
5. Type or paste 'Regsvr32 %windir%\system32\qmgrprxy.dll' and press 'Enter.'
6. Type 'Exit' and press 'Enter' to close the Command Prompt.
7. Press the 'Windows' and 'R' keys simultaneously.
8. Type 'Services.msc' and press 'Enter.' This loads the Services configuration panel.
9. Double-click 'Background Intelligent Transfer Service.' This opens the properties for the service.
10. Ensure that the 'Startup Type' is set to 'Manual.' If it isn't, click in the drop-down menu and select 'Manual.' Press the 'Apply' button to save the change.
11. Click the 'Start' button. Close the Services configuration panel.

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How to Find DLL Files

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Select the Windows 'Start Menu.'
2.
Choose 'Computer' to begin browsing your PC's files in a new window.
3. Click on the Windows Search field, located in the upper right-hand side of the window.
4. Type '.dll' and hit 'Enter.'
5. Wait while your computer searches for all files with the '.dll' extension. This may take several minutes on computers with a large hard drive capacity. A progress bar will show you the status of your query.
6.
Scroll the list of DLL files to find the one you're looking for after the search has finished. The files will be listed alphabetically by default, making it easier to find the desired file or files.
7.
Right-click on the file DLL file you want to find.
8.
Click to select 'Properties.' A new window will open, and the DLL file's exact location will be listed under 'Location.'

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How to Repair a Missing Es.dll File in Internet Explorer

1. Download the missing es.dll file. Locate websites that offer the file or use the site listed in the resource section.
2. Install the corrupt or missing es.dll file in the proper folder on the computer. If the computer operating system is the 32-bit edition of Microsoft Windows, copy the file to the 'C:\Windows\System32' folder. If the computer operating system is the 64-bit version of Windows, copy the file to the 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64' folder.
3. Restart your computer by clicking on the 'Start' button and selecting the 'Restart' menu option.
4. Open the program that previously displayed the error message stating that the file es.dll was missing or corrupt. Verify that the program works properly without errors.

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How to Troubleshoot a Computer Error

Troubleshooting Steps
1. Write down the entire error message. Researching particular error codes is easier with the details. Note what you were doing at the time of the error message. For example, you had installed a new program or device, upgraded firmware, device drivers, etc.
2. Check your system devices. Click 'Start > Control Panel.' Open the 'Device Manager.' If there is a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark next to any of the devices, this is a warning that the drivers are missing or corrupt.
3. Refresh or reinstall the driver through the 'Properties' window. Restart your computer. Check the device again in the 'Device Manager.' Delete and reinstall the driver if this did not fix the problem. Reboot your computer.
4. Check for updated versions of the device you have installed by visiting the manufacturer's website. Windows Vista and 7 are not compatible with most devices until you install the patch provided.
5. Check all cables and power cords in the computer and the wall plug to ensure plugs are secure. If you installed a new device, snug up the cable connections to the device and motherboard.

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How to Fix the Rundll32.Exe Application Error

Method 1: If You Are Able to Run Windows
1. With Windows running, insert the Windows CD or OEM recovery CD into your optical drive.
2. Click the 'Start' button, and then select 'Run.'
3. Type the following command in the 'Run' box (X is the letter of your CD/DVD drive; check your system to find the proper drive number):expand X:\i386\rundll32.ex_ c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe
4. Reboot the computer. Your corrupted rundll32.exe file has been replaced with the original.
Method 2: If You Are Unable to Run Windows
5. Insert the Windows CD in your computer's optical drive. Reboot the computer.
6. Upon restart, you may be prompted to 'Press any key to boot from CD/DVD.' Follow these instructions to boot from the Windows CD.
7. You will see a 'Welcome to Setup' screen, which presents you with a few options: 'To setup Windows XP now, press ENTER,' and 'To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R.' Even though you are performing a repair installation, do NOT press 'R.' Press 'Enter.'
8. Select the Windows installation you want to repair from the list that appears. Look for C:\WINDOWS 'Microsoft Windows ...'. Then press 'R' to enter repair mode. Press 'F8' to accept the Windows licensing agreement.
9. Windows will reinstall the operating system, overwriting your corrupt or missing rundll32.exe file. Your other data and files will not be erased.

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How to Reinstall Dll32

1. Shut down all of your applications and programs. Insert your Windows CD with the operating installed on it. This CD normally comes provided with the computer.
2. Hit the 'Windows' and 'R' key at the same time on your keyboard. Type 'cmd' in the field and hit the 'Return' key on your keyboard.
3. Type 'expand (CD drive letter):\i386\rundll32.exe_ c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe'. Replace '(CD drive letter)' with the drive letter on your computer. Also note that there is a space between the '_' and 'c' in the path.
4. Hit the 'Enter' key on your keyboard. Wait for the computer to copy the files from the CD to your operating system.

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How to Install ActiveX From an Unknown Publisher

Configure Security Settings
1. Open an Internet Explorer browser window.
2. Click 'Tools' in the top menu bar, or 'Tools' in the Explorer bar, and then select 'Internet Options.'
3. Select the 'Security' tab.
4. Click the 'Internet' icon if you are installing the control from a public website. If the control is located on a private intranet, select the 'Local intranet' option instead.
5. Click the 'Custom Level' button.
6. Scroll through the list of options until you reach the 'ActiveX controls and plug-ins' heading.
7. Set both the 'Download signed ActiveX controls' and 'Download unsigned ActiveX controls' options to 'Prompt.'
8. Set the 'Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins' option to 'Enable.'
9. Click 'OK.'
10. Click 'Apply' to confirm the changes and then click 'OK' to close the open dialog box.
Install ActiveX Control
11. Open an Internet Explorer browser window and navigate to the webpage containing the ActiveX control you want to install. If the 'Information Bar' dialog box appears, click 'Close' or 'OK.'
12. Right-click the light-yellow box that appears near the top of the browser window. It may take a few seconds before you see this option.
13. Select 'Install ActiveX Control' from the resulting menu.
14. Click 'Install' to confirm your choice and then follow the onscreen prompts to complete the installation process.

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How to Troubleshoot a Searchprotocolhost.exe Application Error

1. Click the 'Start' button and then click the 'All Programs' icon.
2. Click the 'Accessories' button and then right-click on the 'Command Prompt' icon.
3. Click the 'Run as Administrator' option from the menu, then enter your administrator password into the field that appears.
4. Type 'sfc /scannow' into the command prompt and press the 'Enter' button.
5. Wait for the scan to complete and then restart your computer to clear the error.

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How to Fix System 32 Errors Free

Remove Viruses
1. Run the scan feature in your computer’s anti-virus software. To run the scan, open the antivirus software from the taskbar of your computer. When the program launches, click either “Start Scan” or “Scan Now” on the first screen to begin scanning.
2. Delete any files that are found by the anti-virus software. Once the scan has stopped, you are automatically prompted to quarantine or delete the files found during the scan. Many of the virus files should be included in the scan results.
3. Install a registry cleaner to your computer if you do not already have one. You can find registry cleaners free for download at CNET.com (see Resources.)
4. Scan your computer using the registry cleaner. Registry cleaner scans are also generally started from one button on the first page. Delete the files found by the registry cleaner to eliminate any files left behind in the registry during the anti-virus scan.
Download and Install Driver Updates
5. Go to your computer’s “Start” menu. Select “All Programs” to view the available applications, and choose “Windows Update.” On some systems, you may be prompted to click “Yes” to confirm that you want to perform the operation.
6. Click “Check for updates” from the left pane of the “Windows Update” window. When the update options display, choose “View available updates.” The system automatically detects all of the devices and system files on your computer, and a list of updates that are currently available for the devices appears in the window.
7. Highlight any driver with “32” in it to update the files in the “System 32” folder on your system. Press the “Install” button once you have selected the drivers that you want to install to install the drivers to your system.

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Visual Basic.Net Games Tutorial

1. Open XNA Game Studio 4.0 or Visual Studio and begin a new VB Windows game project.
2. Add a graphic, called a sprite, for your computer to draw on the screen. Pick a classic hero character, such as an alien or a cartoon person and upload it in .jpg or .bmp format. Add the file to Visual Studio's Content file by right-clicking on it and selecting 'Add' and then 'Existing Item' from the menus that appear. Repeat this process to add two or three enemies that you will program to kill the character.
3. Add a timer to the game, and create a method called 'Tick()' and set it to fire every 30 milliseconds. If you're using XNA, you might prefer to use the 'GameTime' class.
4. Create a method called 'GameProcess' that responds to keystrokes and subscribe it to the 'tick' event so that it executes every 30 milliseconds. Detect each keystroke and analyze the event parameter to detect the precise keystroke entered by the user. Within the method, use a switch statement that will move the sprite up if the user presses the up key, down if he presses the down key and so on for the other directional keys. With each keystroke, record and alter the position of the sprite.
5. Add enemy movements to the 'tick' event within the 'GameProcess' function. Move the enemy pictures randomly using an instance of the 'Random' class. Each time an enemy moves, record its position and see if its position mirrors the position of the hero character. If the enemy and hero character are in identical positions, run a 'KillCharacter()' method that positions the characters at their starting points.
6. Give the hero three lives. Each time the 'KillCharacter()' method executes, subtract a life. End the game when the integer representing the hero's lives reaches zero.

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