How to Reinstall Winsoc

XP Reinstallations
1. Insert your Windows XP Setup disk into your CD/DVD-ROM drive. Open 'My Computer,' and then click on the CD/DVD-ROM drive containing the XP setup disk.
2. Locate the Netdiag tool on the XP disk. Click on the 'Tools' folder inside of the 'Support' folder and then launch the setup file and complete the installation.
3. Launch the Windows Start menu and then click on the 'Run' heading located in the bottom right of the menu. Type 'Command' in the box that appears and then hit the 'Enter' on your keyboard. A black DOS screen will appear.
4. Type 'netdiag /test:winsock' on the DOS screen behind the command prompt (e.g. C:\>netdiag /test:winsock).
5. Open the Windows Start menu and then click on 'Start Search.' Type 'cmd' into the search box and then hit the 'Enter' key on your keyboard.
6. Click on the 'cmd' heading in the search results and then select the option labeled 'Run as administrator.' Enter any applicable login passwords for your computer and then click 'Continue.'
7. Type 'netsh winsock reset' in the black DOS screen behind the command prompt (e.g. C:\>netsh winsock reset). Press the 'Enter' key on your keyboard and then restart your computer.

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How to Install Crystal ActiveX

1. Download Crystal ActiveX. (See Resources.) Choose the location you want to save. (Default is the Downloads folder.) Click the 'Save' button in the download window to initialize the download.
2. Click 'Start,' and in the search box, type in the following file names '(CRVIEWER.DLL, SWEBRS.DLL, SVIEWHELP.DLL, REPORTPARAMETERDIALOG.DLL, CSELEXPT.OCX, XQVIEWER.DLL).'
3. Click 'Start' and click 'All Programs.' Click the 'Accessories' folder and click the 'Command Prompt' icon.
4. Type 'REGSVR32 /U <filename>' in the Command Prompt screen. (<filename> is replaced with the full directory path of the files: '(CRVIEWER.DLL, SWEBRS.DLL, SVIEWHELP.DLL, REPORTPARAMETERDIALOG.DLL, CSELEXPT.OCX, XQVIEWER.DLL).' Do this one at a time and unregister the files by pressing the 'U' key on your keyboard.
5. Delete these files by selecting all of them and sending to the Recycle Bin.
6. Click 'Start' and click 'All Programs'. Click the 'Accessories' folder and then click the 'Run' icon. Type 'regedit' in the run box to access the registry editor.
7. Type in the name of the files one by one '(CRVIEWER.DLL, SWEBRS.DLL, SVIEWHELP.DLL, REPORTPARAMETERDIALOG.DLL, CSELEXPT.OCX, XQVIEWER.DLL).' Delete all registry values from each of the files.
8. Copy the newly downloaded files '(CRVIEWER.DLL, SWEBRS.DLL, SVIEWHLP.DLL)' and paste them in the '(Drive) %windows install dir%\system32' directory.
9. Click 'Start' and type 'Run' in the search box and click the 'Run icon.' Type 'Regsvr32 pathtofile\filename' in the run box. 'Filename' is one of the files '(CRVIEWER.DLL, SWEBRS.DLL, SVIEWHLP.DLL).' Do this one by one to register the files.
10. Close Internet Explorer and reopen it. Download and install the Report Viewer when prompted.

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How to Fix Active X

1. Download the free edition of Vit Registry Fix 9.7. Complete the installation and open Vit Registry Fix. Click the 'Scan' option. Check the 'ActiveX and COM' box. Scan and repair the ActiveX registry errors. Reboot the system once the repair is complete.
2. Download the free edition of Registry Easy 5.6. Finish the setup and installation. Open Registry Easy and click 'Scan.' Select 'ActiveX, OLE, COM.' Select 'Scan Now.' Allow the scan to complete and choose the repair option. Reboot the system once the repair is complete.
3. Download the free edition of Uniblue Registry Booster 2010. Open the Registry Booster setup file and finish the installation. Open Registry Booster and click 'Registry Scan.' Choose the scan option. Select the repair option once the scan is complete. Restart the system.

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How do I Fix a 1Z32.Dll Checksum Error?

1. Click the 'Start' button and go to 'All Programs.'
2. Click 'Accessories' from the menu and right click on the 'Command Prompt' option.
3. Click 'Run as administrator' from the menu and enter your administrator password into the blank when prompted.
4. Type 'sfc /scannow' into the command prompt when it appears and press the 'Enter' button.
5. Wait for the system to correct the error and then restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

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How to Repair a Missing Dll

1. Write down the name of the DLL file that you are missing or need to replace. The name of the DLL will show up in the error message, such as 'Couldn't find filename.dll.' You will need this file name to download the correct DLL file for your computer.
2. Open a Web browser and navigate to a site where you can download a DLL replacement, such as DLL-files, afreeDLL or DLL-Downloads.
3. Search for the name of the DLL that you have written down. Some sites may not have the specific DLL that you need, so you may need to consult multiple sites.
4. Read the specific DLL file's instructions, which can be found on the DLL download site, before downloading it. Some DLL files can simply be downloaded and replaced, but others cannot. Check for any warnings about the DLL to make sure it is the one you need.
5. Download the DLL, then follow its specific instructions to install it. This procedure varies depending upon which one you need, but you should be able to install the DLL without any extra software or tools.

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How to Register Flash.ocx

1. Click 'Start,' click 'Accessories' and then click the 'Run' icon.
2. Type the command 'Regsvr32 C:\Windows\System32/Flash.ocx' into the message box.
3. Press 'Enter' to register the Flash.ocx file.

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How to Fix HTTP Forbidden Error 403 in Internet Explorer

Remove Third-Party Software
1. Close Internet Explorer and any other programs after receiving the “Error 403” message.
2. Click on the “Start” button and then click on the “Control Panel” option. Double-click on the “Add/Remove Programs” option in the Control Panel window.
3. Click on the “Install/Uninstall” tab to see a list of programs. Remove any third-party ad removal programs, web accelerators, download assistants, security software or anti-virus software.
4. Click on a program, and then click on the “Add/Remove” button. Allow time for the removal process to complete.
5. Continue removing all third-party programs and then close the Control Panel window. Open Internet Explorer again to see if the message stops appearing.
Remove Windows Update Controls
6. Click on the “Start” button, and then click on the “Run” option. Enter “regsvr32 /u c:\\windows\\system\\wuv3is.dll” into the “Open” field. Click on the “OK” button.
7. Click on the “Start” button again and scroll over the “Find” option. Click on the “Files or Folders” option and enter “wuv3is.dll” in the “Named” field.
8. Right-click on the file when it’s found and click on the “Delete” option. Go back to your desktop and click on the “Start” button again. Click on the “Run” option and enter “Explorer” in the “Open” field. Click on the “OK” button.
9. Click on the “Program Files” option to expand it, and then click on the “WindowsUpdate” option. Click on the “Wuhistv3.log” file from the right navigation pane, and then click on the “Edit” option.
10. Click on the “Invert Selection” option. Press the “Delete” key on your keyboard and then click on the “Yes” button. Close the window and try to access the Windows Update page to see if the error has been fixed.

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How to Repair ActiveX for Free

Reset ActiveX Control
1. Double-click the Internet Explorer icon to open the Web browser.
2. Click the 'Tools' drop-down menu and select the option for 'Manage Add-ons.'
3. Click the drop-down selection box for 'Show' and select 'Downloaded controls.'
4. Click the ActiveX control that you need to repair. Click the 'Disable' button, to disable the control.
5. Click the 'Enable' button, to re-enable the control.
Reset Internet Explorer
6. Double-click the Internet Explorer icon to open the Web browser.
7. Click the 'Tools' drop-down menu and select the 'Internet Options.'
8. Go to the 'Advanced' tab and then click the 'Reset' button. This will display the Reset Internet Explorer Settings window.
9. Click the 'Reset' button to reset the settings and delete all ActiveX controls.
10. Click the 'Close' button and then the 'OK' button. Close and then re-open the browser for the change to take effect.

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How to Fix a Msvcr71.Dll Error

1. Download the missing file. Find a website that offers the msvcr71.dll file. You also can use the link in the Resources section.
2. Unzip the file if it is a .zip file. You can right-click on the file and choose 'extract' to make the file available in a .dll format.
3. Install the msvcr71.dll file in the proper directory. If your computer runs the 32-bit version of Microsoft Windows, copy the file to the 'C:\Windows\System32' directory. If your computer runs the 64-bit version of Windows, copy the file to the 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64' directory.
4. Restart your computer. Do this by clicking on the 'Start' button and selecting 'Restart.'
5. Open the program that produced the error message. This will verify that the program now works properly.

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How to Unregister Windows Installer

1. Click 'Start' and 'Run' to open the Run dialog.
2. Type 'MSIEXEC /UNREGISTER' into the Run dialog and click 'OK.'
3. Click 'Start' and 'Run.'
4. Type 'MSIEXEC /REGSERVER' into the Run dialog and click 'OK.' Windows can't install applications if you skip this step.

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How to Remove Flash10 EXE

1. Download and install 'Hijack This' (see Resources). Hijack This is a specific anti-malware tool designed to help remove several different forms of browser and computer hijackers.
2. Launch 'Hijack This' and do a system scan of your computer. Once a list has been compiled in the Hijack This window, search for and check any item with a reference to 'Flash.10.EXE', MSN.msn or 'JambaMU.com.'
3. Open the Start Menu and click the 'Run' option. Type in 'GPedit.MSC'. This will open a new dialog box with several different expandable categories. Expand the specific categories in this order: 'User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Explorer.'
4. Locate the component labeled 'Removes the Folder Options menu item from the Tools menu' in the right-hand window and double-click it. This will restore your 'Folder Options' tool in the Windows Explorer menu bar.
5. Open 'Windows Explorer' and click the 'Tools' menu button. Click the 'Folder Options' option in the drop-down menu, then click the 'view' tab and check the 'Show hidden files and folders' option. Click 'OK' to save your changes and close the window.
6. Browse to C:\Windows\System32 and delete the following files: Flash.10.EXE, JambanMu.com, regedit.com, cmd.com, msconfig.com, ping.com and dxdiag.com.
7. Open your My Documents folder and delete the 'MySecret.Fold' file. Delete the 'NewSong.Lagu' and 'NewVideo.vidz' in your 'My Music' folder and delete the 'Aweks.pikz' and the 'seram.pikz' in your 'My Pictures' folder.
8. Browse to the C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\DAO folder and delete the 'MSN.msn' file. Go up one folder to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared and delete the 'Macromedia.10.EXE' file. This will completely remove Flash10 from your computer.

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How to Register Mscomct2 in OCX

1. Download an uncorrupted version of the Mscomct2.ocx ActiveX command file. If you are running Windows XP or sooner, place the file in the c:\windows\system32 directory. If you are running Windows 95, 98, or Me then place the file in the c:\windows\system directory. If you are running Windows NT or Windows 2000, then place the file in the c:\winnt\system32 directory.
2. Click the 'Start' button and click 'Run'. This will open the run command box.
3. Use the Windows Server Registration utility to register your updated Mscomct2.ocx controls. Type the following in the run command box if you are running Windows XP or newer: regsvr32 \windows\system32\MSCOMCT2.OCXIf you are running Windows NT or 2000, type: regsvr32 \WINNT\system32\MSCOMCT2.OCXIf you are running Windows 95, 98, or Me, type: regsvr32 \windows\system\MSCOMCT2.OCX
4. Press the 'Enter' key. You will see a message that says 'DllRegisterServer ... Succeeded'. Your newly downloaded ActiveX controls are now properly registered in your Windows registry.

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How to Repair Lsasrv Dll

1. Download a fresh copy of lsasrv.dll from one of the online DLL libraries linked to in the Resources section. Save the file to your 'C:\Windows\System32' folder. If it is easier for you, you can save the file to your desktop and drag it into the 'C:\Windows\System32' folder. Acccess the folder by clicking 'Start,' 'Computer,' 'C:,' 'Windows,' then 'System32.'
2. Click 'Start' and type 'cmd' into the 'Search' box and press 'Enter.' The Windows Command Prompt opens.
3. Type 'regsvr32 lsasrv.dll' (without the quotation marks) into the Windows Command Prompt and press 'Enter.'
4. Click 'Yes' to confirm that you would like to register the DLL.
5. Close the Windows Command Prompt.

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How to Fix Runtime Errors 75 amp; 81

1. Click the 'Start' button and then click 'Programs' from the menu that appears.
2. Click on the 'Windows Update' icon from the menu.
3. Click on the 'Check for updates' icon on the left side of the menu.
4. Click on the 'Microsoft FRx 6.7 Service Pack R09670' update from the list that appears on the screen.
5. Click 'Install Updates' on the bottom of the screen and wait for the computer to install the updates.

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How to Rename MSI.dll

1. Click 'Start' and type 'CMD' in the 'Search' box.
2. Right-click 'CMD' from the search results list and click 'Run as Administrator.' Click 'Yes' on the 'User Account Control' dialog box. This will launch the Windows Command Prompt with administrative privileges.
3. Type 'Msiexec /unregister' and then press the 'Enter' key. This will remove the Windows Installer Utility from memory.
4. Type 'CD C:\Windows\System32' and press the 'Enter' key. This changes the Command Prompt directory to 'System32.' The System32 directory houses the Windows Installer engine.
5. Type 'Rename msi.dll msi.dll.bak' and then press the 'Enter' key. This will rename the MSI resource file using the backup extension (BAK).
6. Restart your computer.

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