How to Fix Empty Registry Keys

1. Download CCleaner free (see resources), and install it on your computer.
2. Launch your program from the location in which you saved it during installation, and click the 'Registry' button on the left panel.
3. Click 'Scan for issues.' CCleaner will search the registry for leftover entries that are of no use to your computer. When the scan is complete, the detected issues will be displayed.
4. Click 'Fix selected issues,' and then click 'Yes' to back up your registry. Type in a name for your backup, and click 'Save.' Its always important to back up your registry so you have a restore point you can revert to.
5. Click 'Fix all Selected Issues,' and then click 'OK' to remove the empty registry keys.

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How to Fix DLL in Vista

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1. Go to one of the following websites: afreeDLL, DLL-files or DLL-Downloads (see Resources).
2. Type the name of the file you want to fix into the 'Search' box.
3. Double-click on the file you want to fix and select the folder 'C:\Windows\System32' from the left pane of the 'Save As' window. It is critical that you select this exact folder.
4. Click 'Save As.'
Reinstall DLL
5. Click on the 'Start' menu and type 'Run' into the 'Start Search' box and press 'Enter.' The Run box opens.
6. Type 'regsvr32 name.dll' (without the quotation marks) into the Run dialog box, replacing 'name' with the name of the DLL you want to fix. Click 'OK.'
7. Restart your computer.

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How to Fix Register Errors

Registry Fix for PC
1. Back up your registry. Deleting program files and folders can cause your computer to malfunction, but a backup can restore your registry back to a working condition. Click 'Start,' 'Run' and type 'regedit.' Click the folder you wish to edit, and click the subkey to highlight it.
2. Click 'File' at the top of the window, and click 'Export' from the drop-down menu. Export the file to your desktop by clicking 'Save.'
3. Click the 'Start' button, then 'Search.' Type 'regedit' in the search bar and press the 'Return' key on your computer. Search for previously uninstalled program folders, and right-click the folder to display the pop-up menu. Click 'Delete' to remove the folder.
4. Restart your computer.
5. Download registry cleaner software. This software is widely available for free on the Internet (see References below for an example). Install the software and follow the onscreen instructions to organize your registry.
Registry Fix for Mac
6. Run Disk Utility. Click 'Go' at the top of your screen, and click 'Applications.' Scroll down to 'Utilities' and double-click 'Disk Utility.'
7. Click 'Repair Disk Permissions.' This process scans your hard drive and repairs file permissions and file systems. The length of time it takes to complete the repair depends on the size of your hard drive.
8. Restart your computer after completion.

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How to Fix Msgina.dll

1. Use one of the free DLL-download Web pages listed in the Resource to get a copy of the Msgina.dll for your computer.
2. Right-click the downloaded DLL file, or double-click the file first to unzip it if it comes in an archived format, and select 'Copy.' Click the 'Start' menu, select 'Computer,' open the 'C:' drive, double-click the 'Windows' folder and open the 'System32' folder. Press the 'Ctrl' and 'V' keys at the same time to paste the file into the folder.
3. Click the 'Start' menu, type 'run' in the 'Start Search' box and press 'Enter.' Type the following string in the search field:'Regsvr32 'C:\Windows\System32\Msgina.dll'Press 'Enter' to register the DLL. Click 'Yes' in the pop-up box to confirm the registration.
4. Restart your PC.

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How to Stop Rundll Errors

1. Take note of the last file name of the process creating the error that ends in 'DLL.'
2. Click the Windows desktop 'Start' button. Type 'command' (without quotes) into the 'Search' text box. The DOS box will open. Type 'services:msc' (without quotes) into the DOS box. Press the 'Enter' key.
3. Choose the DLL process from the first step and right-click the service. Select the 'Stop' button.
4. Type 'regedit' into the DOS box to run the Microsoft registry editor. Go to the Rundll registry key by typing the following into the 'Search' field box: 'Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
5. Select the key that appears, and ensure that the value connected to the key ends with the same DLL name as in Step 1. Click the value and select 'Delete' if it matches.
6. Reboot your computer system and the 'Rundll' error will be fixed.

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How do I Fix Error 132 on Wow?

1. Make a copy of the "nvd3dumx.dll" file on your hard drive (if you're using an Nvidia card) and rename it "nvd3dum.dll", then put it into the same folder. Do not alter the original file or rename it.
2. Reinstall WoW, making sure you delete your cache and preferences when you remove it from your system. Third party UIs (User Interfaces) can cause problems on certain systems.
3. Check the temperature of your hardware; overheating can cause the error. Make sure the inside of your case has proper airflow, is free of dust and that all fans are working properly.
4. Update to the latest video and audio drivers available.
5. Close any background applications that are running, such as antivirus programs and chat clients.
6. Stop using any USB sound devices, even if you're not using them in WoW; just unplug them. If that doesn't work, try disabling sound altogether.

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How to Reinstall GrooveNew.dll

1. Download the appropriate Service Pack installer file from the Microsoft website (see Resources.) The download will take between 30 minutes and two hours, depending on the speed of your connection. You will be notified when the download has finished.
2. Double-click the installer file once it has finished downloading.
3. Accept the Microsoft Software License Terms, and then click 'Continue.'
4. Click 'Next' until the automatic installation starts. Once you are notified that the process is complete, restart your computer.

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How to Fix a DLL File on My Computer

1. Download and run DLL-repair software. These programs automatically seek out and replace malfunctioning or missing DLL files, and will delete any unnecessary DLL files that may exist as a result of spyware or malware. You can download programs dedicated to fixing DLL issues free of charge at dll-error.com or CNet.com.
2. Reinstall the corrupt or missing DLL files. If the corrupt DLL files were originally installed during the installation of a particular type of software, copy them from the software source disk and paste them into the directory of the corrupt or missing DLL files. Click 'Yes' or 'Yes to All' when prompted to choose whether you wish to replace existing DLL files.
3. Reinstall Windows. This will return all DLL files to their default status and erase any corrupt DLL files on your system.

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How to Install Dwmapi Dll

1. Use the free DLL download Web pages in the Resources to download the Dwmapi.dll file to your PC.
2. Click the saved Dwmapi.dll file and press 'Ctrl' and 'C' at the same time. Go to the 'Start' menu, select 'My Computer,' open the 'C:' drive, double-click the 'Windows' folder and, finally, open the 'System32' folder. Press 'Ctrl' and 'V' at the same time to drop the file.
3. Go to the 'Start' menu, type 'Run' in the 'Start Search' box and press 'Enter.' Type 'Regsvr32 'C:\Windows\System32\Dwmapi.dll' in the 'Run' window and click 'OK' to register the DLL. Click 'Yes' in the pop-up to confirm the registration of a new DLL.
4. Restart your computer.

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How to Register an OCX on 64

1. Press the 'Windows' button on your keyboard to access your 'Start' menu.
2. Click 'All Programs,' 'Accessories,' then right-click the icon that says 'Command Prompt' and select the option, 'Run as Administrator.'
3. Type this command into the command prompt, 'Regsv32 <OCX>' and then press 'Enter.' Wait for a message to appear that says your OCX has registered.
4. Restart your computer to complete the OCX registration process, if you prompted to do so.

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How to Fix Outlook When the Msvcr80.Dll Cannot Be Found

1. Click "Start," then "Run."
2. Type "regedit" (without quotes) and press "Enter." The Registry Editor will appear. The nested folders in the left pane represent registry "keys," and clicking on a key will bring up one or more editable values in the right pane.
3. Navigate to the "Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Office\Outlook\Addins\" key and click on it. A list of Outlook add-ins will appear below.
4. Find the add-in that's causing the problem. This may require some trial and error, but you can make an educated guess: This problem is known to be caused by various Norton security add-ins and also by the "eDataSecurity" add-in sometimes installed on Acer computers.
5. Disable an add-in by clicking on it, then double-clicking on the "LoadBehavior" value in the right pane. Enter a zero in the "Value data" field and press "OK." Close the Registry Editor.
6. Click the Start Menu and navigate to the following path: "All Programs" -> "Microsoft Office" -> "Microsoft Office Tools" -> "Microsoft Office Diagnostics." Follow the on-screen instructions to run Microsoft Office Diagnostics. This utility will repair the Outlook configuration files damaged by the add-in, and since you disabled the add-in above, the files will remain healthy. When the Diagnostics process is complete, Outlook should run normally.

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How to Reinstall MSOE.DLL

1. Click 'Start' and type 'sfc /scannow' into the search field.
2. Press 'Enter.' This opens the 'Windows File Protection' window.
3. Wait for the 'Windows File Protection' application to scan for corrupt DLL files. Once it finds that your MSOE.DLL file is missing or corrupt, it will reinstall it for you. Follow any prompts to reinstall it and reboot your computer once you have received the completion message.

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How to Install Oleaut32.Dll

1. Browse the Web to a site from which you can download oleaut32.dll. You can find a link to one download location in the Resources section below.
2. Click the download link and save the file to your computer. Locate it on your computer and double-click the file. It will open either in Winzip or your default unzipping utility. Click the 'Extract' button, select your computer's desktop as the file destination and click the 'Open' button. This will extract oleaut32.dll to your desktop.
3. Right-click the 'Start' button in Windows and select 'Explore' from the pop-up options. When the Windows Explorer window opens, browse through the left panel to find your Windows system folder. Look for 'C:\WindowsSysWOW64' if you're using a 64-bit copy of Windows XP or Windows Vista, and look for 'C:\Windows\System32' if you're using a 32-bit version of these operating systems. If you're using Windows 2000 or NT, look for 'C:\WINNT\System32.' For Windows 95, 98 and ME, you should look for 'C:\Windows\System.' When you find the system folder, left-click it once to display its contents in the right panel of Explorer.
4. Drag the oleaut32.dll file that you extracted to your desktop into the right panel of Explorer.
5. Restart your computer. The changes will take effect immediately upon boot-up.

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How to Repair Flash Player ActiveX

1. Open Microsoft Internet Explorer. Click on the Windows Start Menu and click on 'Internet Explorer.' The Web browser will launch.
2. Go to the official Adobe website and download the latest version of Adobe Flash Player. Click on the 'Download Now' button. A yellow bar will appear in Internet Explorer asking you to confirm installation of the Adobe Flash Player ActiveX control.
3. Right-click on the bar and choose the 'Install This Add-on for All Users on This Computer' option. A box will appear.
4. Click the 'Install' button in the box. Accept the license agreement and click 'Install.'
5. Close and reopen Internet Explorer.

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How to Access Snapshot Viewer ActiveX

1. Launch Windows Explorer, click the 'Tools' menu and choose 'Folder Options...'
2. Select the 'View' tab, click the radio button that corresponds to 'Show hidden files and folders' and click 'OK.'
3. Click the 'Start' button, type 'SnapView.ocx' in the 'Start Search' text field and press 'Enter.' Scroll through the list of results and locate the 'snapview.ocx' file. This is the Snapshot Viewer ActiveX control.
4. Click the 'Start' button, type '.snp' and press 'Enter.' A list of files Snapshot Viewer files with '.snp' file extension will display, if there are existing ones in your system.
5. Double-click any '.snp' file to launch the Snapshot Viewer control.

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