How to Fix Windows 7 MSI Installer

1. Open the Windows 7 Command Prompt as an administrator. To do so, click the Windows logo on the Windows 7 taskbar and then click “All Programs.” Next, click “Accessories” and then right-click on the program labeled “Command Prompt.” Click “Run as Administrator” on the drop-down menu and then click “Yes” on the “User Account Control” dialog box.
2. Type “reg delete HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SQMClient\Windows\DisabledSessions /va /f” (without quotes) into the Command Prompt window and press the “Enter” key to fix the MSI installer.
3. Click the “Close” button after fixing the MSI installer to close the Command Prompt window.

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How to Reinstall Rasman

1. Download and install the rasman.dll file to the C:\Windows\System32 folder.
2. Agree to replace the old rasman.dll file with the new one when the window appears.
3. Press the Windows key. Type 'regsvr32 rasman.dll' in the Start Search dialog box and press 'Enter.' This registers the rasman.dll file.
4. Reboot your system.

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How to Install Rundll32.exe

Locate Copies of Rundll32.exe on Your System
1. Use the Windows Search tool to determine if rundll32.exe exists on your computer. Click on 'Start,' 'Search,' 'All Files and Folders.'
2. Type 'rundll32.exe' in the 'All or Part of the File Name' section.
3. Select 'All Local Hard Drives' from the 'Look in:' drop-down list for the best results and click 'Search.'
4. Make note of any specific paths where the file is located.
5. Delete any occurrences of the file that are not in C:\Windows\Options\Install, C:\ServicePackFiles, or the cabinet files from your initial Windows Installation. These are indicative of a virus or Trojan Horse that need to be addressed separately.
6. Continue to 'With a Copy of Rundll32.exe on Your System' if you have located a legitimate file copy. Skip to 'Without a Copy of Rundll32.exe on Your System' if you have not.
With a Copy of Rundll32.exe on Your System
7. Click 'Start,' then 'Run', to open the command window.
8. Type 'msconfig' in the field labeled 'Open' and press 'Enter.' This opens the System Configuration Utility. Click the 'Expand File' button on the General tab.
9. Type 'rundll32.exe' in the 'File to restore' field. Type the location of the file copy in the 'Restore from' field, e.g., 'C:\Windows\Options\Install'. Type the location where the file should be located in the 'Save file in' field, e.g., 'C:\Windows\System32'.
10. Click on 'Expand.' If the file is located and copies into the System32 folder, your system file has been restored. If the file cannot be reinstalled from the alternate location, you will need to reinstall Windows to recover the file.
Without a Copy of Rundll32.exe on Your System
11. Insert your Installation Disk into the CD drive.
12. Click 'Start,' 'Run' to open the command window. Type 'msconfig' in the field labeled 'Open' and press 'Enter.' This opens the System Configuration Utility. Click the 'Expand File' button on the General tab.
13. Type 'rundll32.exe' in the 'File to restore' field. Type the drive location of the installation disk in the 'Restore from' field, e.g., 'D:\'. Type the location where the file should be located in the 'Save file in' field, e.g., 'C:\Windows\System32'.
14. Click on 'Expand.' If the file is located and copies into the System32 folder, your system file has been restored. If the file cannot be located individually on the installation disk, you will need to reinstall Windows to recover the file.

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Install ActiveX Control for Microsoft Windows XP

1. Click the information bar when the message asking if you wish to install ActiveX appears.
2. Click the "Download ActiveX" option.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions.

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How to Disable an ActiveX Error on Internet Explorer

1. Click the 'Start' button in Windows, then type 'Internet Options' in the search bar. Click on the 'Internet Options' link.
2. Select the 'Security' tab, and click on 'Custom level...'
3. Locate the 'ActiveX controls and plug-ins' option, and choose 'Prompt' for the 'Download Signed ActiveX controls option.'
4. Click on the bubble marked 'Enable' next to the 'Run ActiveX Controls And Plug-Ins' option.
5. Click on the bubble marked 'Enable' next to the 'Script ActiveX Controls Marked Safe for Scripting' option.
6. Click on the bubble marked 'Disable' next to the 'Download Unsigned ActiveX Controls and Initialize' option.
7. Click on the bubble marked 'Disable' for the 'Script ActiveX Control Not Marked as Safe Entries' option.
8. Click 'OK' to save the settings and start up your web browser. When you come across certain ActiveX applications on a web page, IE will prompt you either to allow or not allow the script to run. Click on the yellow ActiveX prompt that appears under the address bar of your browser, and select 'Yes.'

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How to Fix a Runtime Error 8005

1. Type the following command in Visual Basic if this is where you have received the runtime error code. Within the programming language, change 'SummaSketch.PortOpen = True' to SummaSketch.PortOpen = False.' This is a common cause of receiving the runtime error 8005.
2. Open the 'Device Manager' in Visual Basic. Scan your computer for any potential hardware changes through this menu. At this time, you should also disable any devices that you are not using in the program. Restart the program and try to open the port again in Visual Basic.
3. Close other applications. Another potential cause of the runtime error 8005 is that another application is using the same port at that time. Shut down any other applications you have running to see if this will fix the problem.
4. Restart the PC, reopen Visual Basic and try to open the port once again. Many times, the runtime error 8005 will appear after a cold boot.
5. Receive help from another source. If none of these methods fix runtime error 8005, you may need to get in touch with other programmers in order to trace whether you are entering codes incorrectly into Visual Basic. A good place to look for assistance is through the Visual Basics Forums on VB Wire.

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How to Remove Logb.dll

1. Click your computer's 'Start' menu and select 'Restart.'
2. When the computer begins to restart, tap the 'F8' key on your keyboard repeatedly until boot options appear on your screen.
3. Select 'Safe Mode with Networking' using your arrow keys and press 'Enter.'
4. Download and install an anti-virus program of your choice, such as 'Spyware Cease,' 'AVG' or 'Avira.'
5. Restart your computer once again, repeating steps 1, 2 and 3 to reenter 'Safe Mode with Networking.'
6. Open your antivirus program and click 'Scan Now.' When it is finished scanning your computer, click 'Remove' to remove all detected viruses, including Logb.dll.
7. Download and install a registry repair application such as 'RegUitlity, 'Glary Registry Repair' or 'Windows Mechanic.' Run the program once it is installed. It will automatically delete any residual threats from Logb.dll.

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How to Install Lame

1. Go to the lame_enc.dll file page (see Resources section).
2. Click on 'Free Download.'
3. Save the file to the 'C:\Windows\System32' folder. This is important, as the following steps will not work if the lame_enc.dll is not saved in this folder.
4. Hold down the 'Windows' key and press 'R.' The Run box opens.
5. Type 'regsvr32 lame_enc.dll' and click 'OK.' This will install the lame_enc.dll file.

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How to Troubleshoot MSCOMCTL.OCX Problems

1. Open your Web browser and download the 'MSCOMCTL.OCX' file (see Resources for a link).
2. Unzip the file and then click the 'Start' button.
3. Click on the 'Computer' icon and then click on the 'C:\' icon.
4. Click on the 'Windows' folder and then click on the 'System32' icon.
5. Drag the file into the folder and then click the 'Start' button again.
6. Click the 'Run' box and then type 'REGSVR32 MSCOMCTL.OCX' into the 'Run' box.
7. Press the 'Enter' button to complete the reinstallation.

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How to Stop the Rundll Error

1. Download and install the trial version of Command Antivirus V4 (see Resources). This anti-virus has a broad database of virus definitions. Complete the Command Antivirus setup and follow the prompts to complete the installation. Open the anti-virus and scan your entire hard drive for rundll32.exe infections. Place a check by the infections and remove them. Reboot your system once the process is complete.
2. Download and install the trial version of Registry Mechanic (see Resources). Run and complete the setup. Open Registry Mechanic and click 'Clean Your Registry.' Allow the process to clean the rundll errors. Restart your system once the repair is complete.
3. Download and install the trial version of Comodo Registry Cleaner (see Resources). Run the setup and follow the on-screen prompts to finish the installation. Open Comodo Registry Cleaner and click 'Scan My Registry.' Repair rundll errors and restart your system.

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How to Fix Adobe Acrobat Failed to Load Its Core Dll

1. Go to the Adobe Reader download page (see Resources).
2. Indicate where to save your installer and wait for the download to finish.
3. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the file. Wait for the installer to finish processing the installation.
4. Click 'Next' and select 'Repair.'
5. Click 'Install.' Just let the installation finish and click 'Finish' when done.

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How to Restore XP Rpcrt4.Dll

1. Download Rpcrt4.dll from a free DLL download website (see links in the Resources).
2. Right-click the downloaded DLL and click 'Copy.' Go to the 'Start' menu, click 'My Computer,' and open the 'C:' drive. Open the 'Windows' folder and double-click the 'System32' folder. Right-click anywhere in a blank space and select 'Paste.'
3. Click the 'Start' menu and select 'Run.' Type 'Regsvr32 'C:\Windows\System32\rpcrt4.dll' in the 'Run' window and press '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 Use Winsock.dll in Visual Basic

1. Open the Visual Basic project you'd like to add winsock.dll support to.
2. Create an empty Visual Basic source code file and add an empty static class to it. It should look something like this:Public Static Class WinsockEnd Class
3. Add each winsock.dll function you'd like to use to your class. For example, to use the function "bind," add the following code:Declare Function bind Lib "winsock.dll" ( _
socketHandle As IntPtr, _
ByRef socketAddress As sockaddr_in, _
addressLength as Integer) As IntegerFor some functions, including "bind," you will need to declare datastructures based on the API. In the case of "bind," you will need to make sure you have declared "sockaddr_in." It can be declared as follows:<StructLayout(LayoutKind.Sequential)> _
Public Structure sockaddr_in
Public sin_family As Short
Public sin_port As Short
Public sin_addr As Integer
Public sin_zero As Integer
End Structure
4. Use your new Winsock functions wherever you need to. To use the "bind" function, for example, write:Dim socketHandle as IntPtr
Dim socketAddress As Winsock.sockaddr_in
Dim addressLength as Integer
Winsock.bind(socketHandle, socketAddress, addressLength)

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How to Fix a Windows Svchost Problem

Check Windows Update Settings
1. Open the Start menu, click 'Run,' then type 'services.msc' without the quotation marks and press 'OK.'
2. Locate the Automatic Updates service icon and open the program.
3. Select the 'Log On' tab and verify that 'Local System Account' is selected and that the check box beside 'allow service to interact with desktop' is empty.
4. Confirm that the service under the 'Hardware Profile' section is enabled.
5. Select the 'General' tab and confirm that the 'Startup Type' is set to automatic.
6. Check the 'Services Status' to confirm that the service has been started.
7. Repeat the previous steps for the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS).
Windows Update DLLs
8. Open the Start menu, click on 'Run' and type 'cmd' without quotes to open the command prompt window.
9. Type 'REGSVR32 WUAPI.DLL' without quotes and press Enter.
10. Click 'OK' when the dialogue box appears.
11. Repeat this process in the command prompt window for each of the following: REGSVR32 WUAUENG.DLL
REGSVR32 WUAUENG1.DLL
REGSVR32 ATL.DLL
12. Enter the following command lines one at a time. Press Enter after each one.
REGSVR32 WUCLTUI.DLL
REGSVR32 WUPS.DLL
REGSVR32 WUPS2.DLL
REGSVR32 WUWEB.DLL
Remove the Corrupte Files
13. Type the following command line in the command prompt window and hit Enter:
net stop WuAuServ
14. Type 'cd %windir%' without quotes and hit Enter.
15. Use the following code to rename the software distribution folder:
ren SoftwareDistribution SD_OLD.
16. Type 'net start WuAuServ' in the command prompt window without quotes to restart the Windows Update Service.
17. Type 'Exit' to close the command prompt window.
18. Restart windows from the Start menu 'Shutdown' options.
CPU Cycle Problems
19. Download and install the Update for Windows XP from Microsoft (see Resources).
20. Download and install Windows Update Agent (WUA) 3.0 from Microsoft (see Resources).
21. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updates.
22. Restart Windows from the Start menu 'Shutdown' options.
23. Confirm that the CPU usage is functioning at normal levels by comparing program speeds and Windows load time.

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How to Fix Problems With the Kernel32 File

1. Replace the Kernel32.dll file if the error comes up as soon as Windows starts. Insert your Windows XP compact disc. Restart the computer. Select 'Start from CD.' Press 'R' to select the repair or recovery option. Enter the administrator password.
2. Type 'cd system32.' Press the 'Enter' key. Type 'ren kernel32.dll kernel32.bad.' Press 'Enter.' Type 'map,' and enter again.
3. Enter the command 'expand D:\i386\kernel32.dl_.' If your CD drive has a different letter than 'D,' replace 'D' with that letter. You will get a message that the kernel32.dll has been expanded. Type 'exit' and restart your computer.
4. Determine if the error displays when you run a certain program or peripheral device. Check the program manufacturer's website for updates and fixes. Go to 'Start,' 'Control Panel' and 'Add/Remove Programs.' Find the problem program and select 'Remove.' Restart your computer. Reinstall the program.
5. Write down all your saved Windows passwords. Click the 'Start' button and choose 'Search.' Choose 'All Files and Programs.' In the 'File Name' box, type '.pwl' and hit the 'Enter' key. Right-click any results that come up and select 'Delete.' Close the 'Search' window. Restart WIndows.
6. Check your video card manufacturer's website for driver updates. Follow the manufacturer's directions to download and install new drivers.
7. Clean your processor and power supply fans with canned air and a small paintbrush. Gently remove memory chips. Press them firmly back into place. Replace memory if the errors continue.

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