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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

How to Locate Msvcp60

1. Click 'Start.'
2. Click inside the 'Search' box. Type 'Msvcp60.dll.' This is the full file name and extension of the Msvcp60 file.
3. Right-click on the Msvcp60.dll file in the 'Search' results. Do not left-click on it. Doing this would open the program. Right-clicking on it brings up a new menu on screen.
4. Click 'Open File Location.' This will open the exact place where the file is located in a new Windows Explorer window. Look at the address bar at the top of the screen -- this will show you the exact location of Msvcp60.dll on the computer. If the file is located in 'C:/Program Files,' you likely have nothing to worry about. If the file is located in 'C:/Windows/System32,' the file may be malware and you should perform a virus scan on the computer.

Monday, October 15, 2012

How to Fix an Internet Explorer Malware Redirect

1. Download Avast! Home Edition Antivirus program from avast.com.
2. Install Avast! according to on-screen directions. Select 'Scan local drives' for Avast!, to scan all files and folders on the computer.
3. Click on 'Continue' if a virus or spyware alert pops-up. The infection will be quarantined so that you can deal with it once full scan is completed.
4. Select 'Options' menu once scan has stopped. Click on 'Virus chest' and then 'Infected Files.'
5. Repair infected .dll and operating files marked as 'system files' or kernels. Delete spyware marked as 'Trojan horse, malware, adware, cookies or spyware.'
Fixing Redirect in Internet Explorer
6. Open up Internet Explorer.
7. Click on 'Tools' and 'Internet Options.'
8. Click on 'Advanced' tab. Select 'Restore advanced settings.' Confirm changes by clicking on 'Apply.'
9. Click on 'General' tab.
10. Type in a default home page that will show every time you open a new browser window. Most likely this will be Google.com, Yahoo.com or other internet search engine you're familiar with. Confirm home page changes by clicking on 'Apply.'

Thursday, October 11, 2012

How to Copy Browseui.dll

1. Click the 'Start' button, and type 'Browseui.dll' into the search box.
2. Right-click the search result labeled 'Browseui.dll.'
3. Click 'Copy.'
4. Right-click a vacant area on the desktop.
5. Click 'Paste' to create a copy of the Browseui.dll file.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

How to Remove F3scrctr.dll on a 64 Bit System

1. Click the 'Start' menu.
2. Click 'Run.'
3. Type 'cmd' (without the quotation marks) into the open box and click 'OK.'
4. Type 'regsvr32 /u F3scrctr.dll' (without the quotation marks) into the Command Prompt window and press 'Enter.'
5. Restart your computer. The F3scrctr.dll file is now removed from your 64-bit system.

Monday, October 8, 2012

How to Fix the Kernel32.dll

1. Go to any of the three different DLL download websites referenced in the Resources and click 'Download kernel32.dll.'
2. Click 'Save' in the confirmation pop-up, navigate to the location on your hard drive where you want to save the file and click 'Save' to begin the download.
3. Right-click the saved DLL file and select 'Copy.' Go to the 'Start' menu, click 'Computer' or 'My Computer,' double-click the 'C:' drive, double-click the 'Windows' folder and then the 'System32' folder. Right-click anywhere in a blank space and select 'Paste.'
4. Go to the 'Start' menu, type 'run' in the 'Start Search' box and press 'Enter.' Type the following command in the search field and hit 'Enter' to register the DLL:Regsvr32 'C:\Windows\System32\kernel32.dll'Click 'Yes' in the pop-up to confirm the registration.
5. Restart your computer.

How to Manually Remove the Tubby.dll Virus

1. Click the 'Start' button. In Windows Vista or 7, the 'Start' button is the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2. In XP and older versions of Windows, select 'Programs.' In Windows Vista or 7, type 'CMD' into the 'Run' box that appears after clicking the Windows icon, and then skip to Step 5.
3. Select 'Accessories.'
4. Click 'Command Prompt.' In older versions of Windows, click 'DOS Prompt.'
5. Type the following two lines into the prompt window:cd '%WinDir%\System'
regsvr32 /u filename.dllNow comes the hard work. Manually enter each of the following file names into the line, replacing the 'filename.dll' part of the prompt: 'tubby.dll,' 'NAS.dll,' 'DLL.dll,' 'ADV.dll,' 'TBC.dll,' 'MTC.dll,' 'VTLbar1.dll,' 'max6032.dll,' 'max8264.dll,' 'mtc2608.dll,' 'qwe0486.dll,' 'qwe1316.dll,' 'qwe2698.dll,' 'qwe4820.dll,' 'qwe7972.dll,' 'qwe8264.dll,' 'spm1316.dll,' 'spm4820.dll,' 'vld1306.dll,' 'wer1306.dll,' 'wer4820.dll,' 'yer5750.dll,' 'yer6032.dll' and 'wins32t.dll.'All of these associated files will now be removed.
6. Restart the computer.
7. Open your 'C:' drive, and then open the 'Windows' folder located inside.
8. Open the 'System' or 'System32' folder.
9. Delete any files with names listed in Step 5.
10. Open the 'Internet Options' menu from the Start menu. In Windows Vista or 7, type 'Internet Settings' into the 'Run' window that appears after clicking on the Windows icon, and then skip to Step 12.
11. Select 'Programs.'
12. Select 'Reset Web Settings' in the Internet Options/Settings menu. Internet Explorer will now return to normal.

Reinstall Iertutil.dll

1. Go to a free DLL download website (see Resources) and click "Download iertutil.dll."
2. Click "Save" in the confirmation pop-up, navigate to the location on your hard drive where you want to save the file and click "Save" to begin the download.
3. Right-click the saved file and select "Copy." Go to the "Start" menu, click "Computer" or "My Computer," double-click the "C:" drive, double-click the "Windows" folder and then the "System32" folder. Right-click anywhere in a blank space and select "Paste."
4. Go to the "Start" menu, type "run" in the "Start Search" box and hit "Enter." (Windows XP users: Go to the "Start" menu and click "Run.") Type the following command in the search field and hit "Enter" to register the DLL:Regsvr32 "C:\Windows\System32\example.dll"Click "Yes" in the pop-up to confirm the registration.
5. Restart your computer.

How to Repair Winsock on Windows XP

Repairing Winsock -- Windows XP With Service Pack 2
1. Click 'Start,' 'Run.'
2. Enter 'cmd' in the 'Open:' box. Click 'OK.'
3. Type 'netsh winsock reset' at the 'C:\' prompt. Press 'Enter' or 'Return.' The Winsock repair tool will run. You will be prompted when the process is complete.
4. Type 'exit' at the 'C:\' prompt. Press 'Enter' or 'Return.'
5. Click 'Start,' 'Turn Off Computer,' 'Restart.' Test your Internet connection after your computer restarts, if an error occurs, proceed to the 'Repairing Winsock -- Windows XP Without Service Pack 2' section.
Repairing Winsock -- Windows XP Without Service Pack 2
6. Click 'Start,' 'Run.' Enter 'regedit' in the 'Open:' box. Click 'OK.'
7. Click 'Edit,' 'Find.'
8. Enter 'Winsock' in the 'Find what:' box. Click 'Find Next.' The search results will appear in the right pane of the Registry Editor.Click on the 'Winsock' entry. Press the 'Delete' key on your computer's keyboard. Click 'Yes' when prompted 'Are you sure you want to delete this value?'
9. Enter 'Winsock2' in the 'Find what:' box. Click 'Find Next.'Click on the 'Winsock2' entry. Press the 'Delete' key. Click 'Yes' when prompted 'Are you sure you want to delete this value?'
10. Click 'File,' 'Exit' to close the Registry Editor. Click 'Start,' 'Turn Off Computer,' 'Restart.'
Proceed to the 'Install TCP/IP' section after your computer restarts.
Install TCP/IP
11. Click 'Start.' Right-click on 'My Network Places.' Select 'Properties.'
12. Right-click on the 'Local Area Connection' icon. Select 'Properties.' Click on the 'Install' button.
13. Click on 'Protocol.' Click the 'Add' button. Click on 'Have Disk...'
14. Enter 'C:\Windows\inf' in the box under the heading 'Copy manufacturer's files from.' Click 'OK.'
15. Click on 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).' Click 'OK.'Click 'Start,' 'Turn Off Computer,' 'Restart' to restart your computer. Winsock is now repaired.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

How To Run ActiveX

1. Launch Internet Explorer and select 'Tools' from the top of the window that appears. Select 'Internet Options' from the drop-down menu that appears.
2. Select the 'Security' tab and choose 'Custom Level.' Look for 'ActiveX control and plug-ins' under 'Settings' and set them all to 'Enable.' Click 'OK.'
3. Navigate to the website that uses ActiveX controls and look for the message at the top of the screen that states the website would like to run ActiveX. Click the message and select to allow ActiveX to run.

How to Delete Flash 6 OCX

1. Click on the “Start” button located in the bottom-left corner of your desktop.
2. Click on the “Search” icon found in the \"Start\" menu and enter \"flash.ocx\". Write down the path name as you will need it later.
3. Click on the “Start” button and then click on “Run.”
4. Type in: “regsvr32 path name/file name/u\". Regsvr32 is the command that tells your computer to remove it from the registry. The path name tells your computer where the files is located. For example: “C:\\Windows\\System32\\MacromedFlash\\flash.ocx” is the most common pathway, but it may differ slightly on each computer. The file name is flash.ocx. You will be asked to confirm the registry removal; select \"Yes\" from the available options.
5. Click on the \"Search\" icon found in the \"Start\" menu and enter the file named \"enterflash.ocx\" and select it from the list. Highlight \"enterflash.ocx\" and press the \"Delete\" key. Select \"Yes\" when prompted to confirm moving it to the \"Recycle Bin.\" Repeat this same process for a file named swflash.inf.
6. Double-click on the \"Recycle Bin\" found on your desktop. Click on the \"File\" tab and \"Empty Recycle Bin\" to complete the operation.

How to Fix a Dll

1. Uninstall and reinstall the application that may be causing the error. To uninstall the application, click the Windows 'Start' button and click the 'Control Panel.' Double-click 'Add or Remove Programs' and click the program you want to uninstall. Click 'Remove/Uninstall.' Insert the installation disc and reinstall your program. If you downloaded the program from the Internet, navigate to the download page and download and reinstall the program.
2. Perform a System Restore, if you feel the dll error started right after you installed or uninstalled a certain program. To perform the restore, click the Windows 'Start' button and click 'All Programs.' Scroll up and click 'Accessories.' Click 'System Tools' and click 'System Restore.' Click 'Restore computer to an earlier time' and click 'Next.' Select the time to restore your computer to and click 'Next.' Click 'Next' again to restore your computer to the selected time.
3. Try downloading the missing dll if the system restore did not solve your dll problem. Navigate to websites such as DLL Files (see Resources) and download the missing dll file. When you download a missing dll file, it will automatically be installed to its default location.
4. Try using a registry fix and cleaner program if all else fails. These programs automatically search for missing or corrupt dll files in the registry and repair them easily. Download and install a free program such as CCleaner (see Resources).
5. Launch your program after it has installed and click the 'Registry' button on the left panel. Click 'Scan for issues.' CCleaner will scan for missing extensions and dll files. When the scan is complete, click 'Fix selected issues' and click 'Yes' to backup your registry. Click 'Fix all selected issues' and click 'Yes' to repair the missing dll file and extensions.

How to Fix a Windows XP Reboot Loop

1. Watch carefully as the computer starts up after a reboot. Select "Recovery Console" from the "Startup Options" list.
2. Install the Windows XP disk into the drive if "Recovery Console" is not listed in "Startup Options." Restart the computer. Follow the prompts and select "Repair" or "Recover."
3. Type the administrator password for the computer.
4. Type "cd system32" without quotes when the command prompt appears. Press "Enter," type "ren kernel32.dll kernel32.old" and press "Enter" again. Type "map" and press "Enter."
5. Type "expand d:\\i386\\kernel32.dl_" and press "Enter." If the Windows XP CD is inserted into a drive other than "D:" replace "D:" with the proper drive letter.
6. Type "exit" and press the "Enter" key. The computer will shut down and reboot again. Remove the Windows XP disk. The reboot loop should now be resolved.

How to Correct the ActiveX Error for SP3

First Method
1. Double-click the desktop's Internet Explorer icon to run the Web browser.
2. Go to the Web page that is giving you the problem and click 'Tools.' Select 'Manage Add-ons' and click 'Enable or Disable Add-ons.' This will open the 'Manage Add-ons' dialog box.
3. Find either the 'Microsoft Terminal Services Client Control ActiveX' control or the 'Microsoft RDP client Control ActiveX' control.
4. Click the control to select it and click 'Enable.' Click 'OK' to close the dialog box and to save recent changes.
Second Method
5. Click the 'Start' button on the desktop and click the 'Run' icon.
6. Type 'regedit.exe' into the 'Run' text box and click the 'OK' button. The Microsoft registry editor will open.
7. Go to the left-side pane of the registry editor and navigate to the following entry:'HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Ext \ Settings'
8. Double-click the 'Settings' option. The entry will expand.
9. Right-click on '{7584c670-2274-4efb-b00b-d6aaba6d3850}' and click the 'Delete' option. Confirm by clicking 'Yes.'

Friday, October 5, 2012

How to Fix a Win32 Application Error in Windows ME

Eliminating Potential Viruses
1. Click on your antivirus software icon. Usually you can locate it on the bottom bar on the right side of your screen. Once you open the program, click on 'Computer Scanner' and then click on the 'Run Scan' or 'Start Scan' button. The virus scan will find and eliminate any harmful files that are linked to viruses present in your system. If you do not have antivirus software installed, install it to properly protect your computer. Download antivirus software like 'AVG Anti-Virus Free' to be able to follow this step.
2. Search online for a registry cleaner. You can get this for free. There are several available to download at Cnet.com. Once you find the registry cleaner, download and install it.
3. Click to open your registry cleaner, then run it. The registry cleaner will find and delete any harmful files left behind by the antivirus software.
Installing Updates
4. Go to the 'Start' menu. Click on the 'Control Panel' option. Once in the 'Control Panel' menu, click on 'Performance and Maintenance.'
5. Click on the 'Windows Updates' option. Select the 'Check for Updates' option on the left pane of the 'Windows Update' menu, then wait for updates to appear.
6. Click on the 'Install updates' tab or select each program you want to update. This option varies depending on your computer. If you have an administrative password, you might be asked to input it. Let the system download the updates.
Close the Ports
7. Go to the 'Start' menu and click on the 'Run' option. This will open a small box. Type 'regedit' in the box and click on the 'Enter' tab. This will open the 'Registry Editor' on your screen.
8. Click the folder 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.' This will drop down a list of sub-folders. Click on the 'SYSTEM' sub-folder. Click on 'CurrentControlSet,' which will show another list of sub-folders.
9. Click on 'Services,' which will show another list of sub-folders. Choose 'NETBT' and on the list of sub-folders, click on 'Parameters.' On the main menu you will see a list of names. Double-click on the 'TransportBindName' (usually last on the list) to open it. A small box will open. Delete any information written in the 'Value data' box. Click 'OK.'
10. Go back to the 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.' Click on 'Software' to get the list of sub-folders under it. Scroll to the 'Microsoft' sub-folder and click on the 'Ole' sub-folder. Double-click on the 'EnableDCOM' option in the center of the window. The 'Value Data' will pop up. Delete the 'Y' and change it to an 'N.' Click 'OK.'
11. Restart your computer for all the changes to take place. The registry will now keep the ports closed. Consequently the Win32 errors should cease.

How to Use System IO Ports in SerialPort

1. Connect the serial hardware to a local power outlet and turn the equipment on.
2. Attach the serial cable into the serial connection port on the computer. Tighten the screws on the side of the cable to secure the cable to the computer.
3. Plug the opposite end of the serial cable into the serial port on your external hardware. As with the opposite end of the cable, make sure the screws are tight.
4. Insert the provided driver installation CD into the computer's disc drive. If the installation wizard does not load automatically, double-click the CD icon, then choose 'Install' to load the installation wizard.
5. Follow the prompts to install the driver onto the computer. Once complete, the computer is able to directly communicate with the serial hardware.

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

How to Fix the System 32 Dll

Update the Drivers
1. Boot your computer in safe mode. To do so, press the power button to turn the computer on and press the “F8” key every few seconds until the “Advanced Boot Options” appears. Use the down-arrow key to move through the boot options; choose “Safe Mode” and press “Enter.”
2. Open the “Start” menu on your Windows system. Click “All Programs>Accessories>Run” to open the “Run” function.
3. Enter “wupdmgr” in the “Run” box and press the “Enter” key on the keyboard. Windows searches the Internet for updates available for the operating system, and installs the updates automatically.
4. Launch the program that keeps displaying the System32.Dll error message from “Start>All Programs.” If the program launches without an error message, the System32.Dll file was replaced during the update.
Replace the File Manually
5. Download a new System 32 Dll file from a Dll file library. Since you won’t have access to the Internet in safe mode, you must do this on another computer. Dll file libraries where you can download a System32.dll file for free include DLL Download System, DLL Files and DLL Nerd (see Resources).
6. Go to the folder where the downloaded System 32 Dll file is saved, which is more than likely the system’s “Downloads” folder. Right-click on the System32.dll folder and select “Extract” from the menu to pull the actual files from the System32.dll folder.
7. Plug an external storage device, like a thumb drive, into the computer you used to download the System32.dll file. If the device folder doesn’t open automatically, go to “Start>Computer” and double-click the thumb drive in the drive list.
8. Return to the “Start” menu and click “Computer” again. Double-click the “C:” drive, go to “Users,” double-click the folder of the user account on which the Dll file was downloaded and double-click the “Downloads” folder. Drag and drop each of the files from the “Downloads” folder to the external hard drive folder.
9. Remove the external hard drive from the computer where you downloaded the System32.dll file and plug it into the computer that is missing the System32.dll file. If the external hard drive folder doesn’t automatically open, go to “Start>Computer” and double-click the drive to open it. Open the computer’s “Start” menu. Go to “Computer>C:>Windows>System32” to open the “System32” folder. Drag the System32.dll file from the external hard drive window into the “System32” folder. Click “Yes” if asked if you want to replace the original System32.dll file.

How to Update Oleaut32.dll

1. Press the Windows logo button in the bottom left corner of the screen.
2. Click 'Run' if using a Windows XP operating system.
3. Paste the command 'regsvr32 oleaut32.dll' in the dialog box. Click 'OK'. This registers and updates Oleaut32.dll.
4. Paste 'regsvr32 oleaut32.dll' in the 'Search' field if using Vista or Windows 7. Press 'Enter'. This registers and updates Oleaut32.dll.

Monday, October 1, 2012

How to Identify Winlogon amp; Wlnotify.Dll

1. Right-click the Windows 'Start' button, and click 'Open Explorer,' then Windows Explorer opens.
2. Click the 'Tools' option on the top navigation bar, then click 'Folder Options.'
3. Check the checkbox in front of 'Show Hidden Files or Folders.' System files are now visible in Windows Explorer, and in search results.
4. Uncheck the checkbox in front of 'Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).'
5. Uncheck the checkbox in front of the 'Hide extensions for known file types,' and click 'OK.'
6. Click the Windows 'Start' button, and type 'winlogon' (without quotes) into the Search input box, then press the 'Enter' key. All Winlogon files list in the search results.
7. Type 'Winotify.dll' (without quotes) into the Search input box, and press the 'Enter' key. The file lists first in the search results.

How to Fix a Direct 3D Render Error

Download a Signed Graphics Driver
1. Press the 'Windows' and 'R' keys simultaneously. This opens a 'Run' box.
2. Type 'Devmgmt.msc' in the 'Run' box and press 'Enter.' This opens the 'Device Manager' in a new window.
3. Click 'Display Adapters' and then right-click your adapter. Click 'Update Driver Software.' This opens a new dialog on your screen.
4. Click 'Search Automatically for Updated Driver Software.' This searches for and downloads a Microsoft-approved graphics driver.
Update DirectX
5. Visit the Microsoft DirectX Download Center (see Resources).
6. Download the 'DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer' by clicking the blue 'Download' button.
7. Click the 'Run' button on the 'Do you want to run or save...' dialog. This downloads the updater and loads a 'Welcome to Setup for DirectX' dialog.
8. Click 'I Accept the Agreement' and then click the 'Next' button. This initiates the automated installer.
9. Click the 'Finish' button on the 'Installation Complete' window. Try to start the game; continue reading if the error continues.
Reinstall Game
10. Press the 'Windows' and 'R' keys simultaneously.
11. Type 'Appwiz.cpl' in the 'Run' box and click the 'OK' button. This opens a new window on your screen.
12. Right-click on your game and click 'Uninstall.' Click the 'Yes' button on the confirmation.
13. Press the 'Windows' and 'R' keys simultaneously. Type 'C:\Program Files' and press the 'Enter' key. This opens a window containing your program file folders. Ensure that the uninstall process deleted the game folder. If the game folder is still there, right-click the folder and click 'Delete.'
14. Insert your game installation disc and follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall. If your game includes a DirectX redistributable, click 'Yes' on the 'Do you want to install DirectX?' screen.
Run Game as Administrator
15. Right-click the shortcut you use to launch the game and click 'Properties.'
16. Click the 'Compatibility' tab.
17. Click in the box next to 'Run This Program as an Administrator' and then click the 'Apply' button. Launch the game.

Friday, September 28, 2012

How to Connect ActiveX

1. Click the Windows 'Start' button and click the 'All Programs' option. Click 'Accessories' and click 'Remote Desktop' afterward. A connection dialog box will appear and open.
2. Type in the name of the Remote Desktop computer and click 'Connect.' Input your Windows username and password in response to the Windows login screen. Click 'OK' after entering this information.
3. Click the Windows 'Start' button and click the 'Computer' option in the remote computer. Locate the 'tsclient' drive and double-click this drive. Go to the location of the OCX file that you plan to install. Right-click the file and click 'Copy' in the submenu. Go to the remote computer's desktop, right-click on the desktop and select 'Paste.' The file is available to install in the command line.
4. Click the computer's 'Start' button and type 'cmd' into the 'Search' text field. Press the 'Enter' key. The command line utility will open.
5. Type 'regsvr32 /s activex.ocx' and where 'activex.ocx' is your own ActiveX control file, then press the 'Enter' key. The file will install and register on the remote computer.

How to Remove Rundll

1. Click 'Start,' 'Run,' type 'command' (without the quotation marks) into the dialog box and press 'Enter.' The Windows Command Prompt will open.
2. Type 'del rundll.exe' (without the quotation marks) into the Command Prompt and press 'Enter.'
3. Close the Command Prompt and restart your computer.

How to Reinstall Winsock2

1. Click 'Start,' and enter 'cmd' into the search box at the bottom of the menu. When the 'cmd.exe' file appears in the search list, right-click the file and choose 'Run as administrator' from the menu. Then click 'Continue' in the window that comes up to get to a Windows command prompt.
2. Enter 'netsh winsock reset' at the prompt, and press 'Enter.' A confirmation message appears in the window, followed by a new command prompt.
3. Enter 'exit' by the prompt. Press 'Enter' to exit the window. The Winsock2 file resets itself.

Thursday, September 27, 2012

How to Repair a Corrupt DLL

1. Read the error message you computer gives you, when it fails to run the DLL. The message will likely say something like, 'This application failed to start because something.dll was not found or dll file is missing.' Even if the DLL exists, it'll give you such an error if it's corrupted. Write down exactly what it says.
2. Visit a DLL download website (see Resources) and search the site for the DLL mentioned in the error message. Most DLLs are quite common and are easily found online.
3. Download the DLL to the location of the old corrupted version on your hard drive. If your error message gave you a specific file path, save it there. Otherwise, it belongs in either the folder of the program that failed to run because of it, or in C:\Windows\System32. Check both locations for the corrupted file and overwrite it with the new, untarnished version.
4. Restart the program that encountered the error, to try out the repaired DLL. If it was some component of the operating system that alerted you to the problem, rather than an installed application, restart your computer.

How to Reinstall a Copy of Hal.dll

1. Place your Windows installation disk into your CD tray and select 'Restart' from your system menu to reboot the computer. Your computer will restart and pause to display the available boot options.
2. Press any key when you see the boot options message. The Windows setup files will load.
3. Select the repair option to enter the recovery console. There you will see a choice of your operating systems. Choose your operating system. This will usually be your current Windows installation.
4. Logon to the 'administrator' account and enter the appropriate password to bring up the command prompt. You will now be able to enter commands.
5. Type the following command:
expand X:\i386\hal.dl_ Y:\windows\system32\hal.dll
Replace X with the drive letter of your CD drive and Y with the location of your windows folder. In most cases, that letter will be C (your default Windows installation drive). This action will extract the hal.dll file from the CD and copy it to your Windows folder. If you are prompted to overwrite that file, choose 'yes.'
6. Type 'Exit' to shutdown the command prompt.
7. Remove the CD and reboot your computer. Windows will now use a fresh copy of the Hal.dll.

Monday, September 24, 2012

How to Install Msvcr70.dll

1. Open your Web browser. Browse to a page where you can download a working version of msvcr70.dll for free. You can find a link to one of these pages in Resources, but there are several sites that offer these common .dll files for download.
2. Click the download link and follow the on-screen prompts to save the file to your hard drive. Make sure you know the destination directory to which the file is being downloaded.
3. Locate the downloaded file and check to see if it is a .dll file or a .zip file. If it is a .dll, skip the rest of this step. If it is a .zip, like the files you can download through the site linked to in Resources, double-click the file to open it in the default program your computer uses to open .zip files. When this program opens, look for a button that says 'Extract,' 'Unzip' or 'Unpack' and click it. You'll be prompted to choose a location to which to extract the file; choose your computer's desktop and click 'Open.' This will put msvcr70.dll on your desktop.
4. Open the Windows system folder. To do this, double-click the 'My Computer' icon on the desktop, then double-click the 'C:' icon. If you're using Windows NT or 2000, double-click the 'WINNT' folder, but for all other versions of Windows, double-click the 'Windows' folder. Once inside this folder, double-click the 'SysWOW64' folder if you're using the 64-bit version of Windows XP or Vista, the 'System' folder if you're using Windows 95, 98 or ME, or the 'System32' folder if you're using any other version. This is the system folder.
5. Click and drag the msvcr70.dll file you downloaded or extracted into the Windows system folder. At this point, you may see a message stating that a file by that name already exists in the folder. If you see this, click the 'Yes' button when asked if you would like to replace the existing file with the new one.
6. Reboot your computer. Windows will detect and register the new .dll file upon boot-up.

How to Disable WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto

1. Right-click on 'Computer' or 'My Computer,' and then select 'Manage.' This opens the Computer Management Console.
2. Click on 'Services and Applications.'
3. Click on 'Services' from the 'Services and Applications' tree. You now have three open windows inside the Computer Management Console.
4. Locate 'WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service' in the list in the center window. The list includes the services available on the local computer and is in alphabetical order.
5. Right-click on 'WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service,' and select 'Properties' from the pop-up menu. This opens the service's Properties window.
6. Go to the 'General' tab, and under 'Service Status,' click on the 'Stop' button. Click on 'Apply.' This stops the service within the current Windows session.
7. Click on the 'Startup Type' combo box, select 'Disabled,' and click on 'OK' to keep the service from starting automatically when you start Windows.

Sunday, September 23, 2012

How to Fix an Error 1628

Clean Installation Disc
1. Check the installation disc for any fingerprints, scratches or smudges. If the data is unable to be read from the disc, the 1628 error message may be generated.
2. Use a microfiber cloth lightly dampened with water to gently clean the disc. Wipe from the inside of the disc directly outwards, never in a circular pattern.
3. Attempt to reinstall the program after cleaning the disc. If the disc is clean and the error persists, there may be a problem with InstallShield.
Repair InstallShield
4. Disable running process of InstallShield. They may have crashed and need to be restarted. Access the task manager by pressing 'Ctrl+Alt+Del'and selecting task manager. Under the processes tab disable 'idriver.exe' and 'msiexec.exe.'
5. Navigate to 'C:\Program Files\Common Files.' Right click on the 'InstallShield' folder and select 'Rename.' Change the folder name to 'InstallShield1' and press enter to confirm it. Run the install again; Windows will attempt to reinstall the needed InstallShield files.
6. Download Windows Installer from Microsoft, if the install produced the 1628 error after renaming the InstallShield folder. The downloaded file will check that your version is up-to-date. Older versions may have latent bugs or errors and be incompatible with what you are trying to install.
7. Create a new user account with administrator rights. Log out of the current user account and into the new account. This will help eliminate any user rights conflicts that may be causing the 1628 error message.
8. Attempt to install the program again. If the 1628 error appears again, than there may be something wrong with the install medium such as a scratched and damaged disc or faulty reader. Alternatively, a corrupted file in the operating system or virus can also cause the 1628 error message.

Saturday, September 22, 2012

How to Install MSI Dll

1. Download MSI.dll from one of the several online dynamic link libraries. (see Resources). When you download the file, be sure to save it to the C:\Windows\System32 folder. Alternatively, you can save the file to the desktop and drag the file into the C:\Windows\System32 folder.
2. Click 'Start,' 'All Programs,' 'Accessories' and 'Command Prompt.' The Command Prompt window opens.
3. Type the following command into the Command Prompt. Press 'Enter' after the command.regsvr32 msi.dll
4. Close the Command Prompt and restart your computer.

How to Access a Violation at the Address Module Ntdll Dll

1. Restart your computer in safe mode. Press and hold the 'F8' key as your computer restarts. This will take you to the 'Advanced Boot Options' menu. Use your arrow key to highlight 'Safe Mode.' Press the 'Enter' key.
2. Restart your computer in normal mode and perform a clean boot. Click the Start menu and type 'msconfig.exe' in the search box. Press 'Enter' to launch 'System Configuration utility.' Click the 'General' tab and choose the option that says 'Selective startup.' Click to remove the check next to 'Load startup items.' Click the 'Services' tab. Click to place a check next to 'Hide all Microsoft services.' Click 'Disable all.' Click 'OK' and choose 'Restart.'
3. Enable the 'System File Checker' to fix any missing or corrupted system files that may be causing the error message. Click the Start menu and select 'All Programs.' Click 'Accessories.' Right-click 'Command Prompt' and select 'Run as administrator.' Type your admin password if/when prompted. Otherwise, click 'Continue.' Type the following command 'sfc /scannow' (without quotes) and press the 'Enter' key. This will start the scanning process. System File Checker will find the corrupt files on your system and replace them with the correct versions.
4. Close 'Command Prompt' by typing 'Exit' (without the quotes) and pressing the 'Enter' key.
5. Restart your computer to finish the troubleshooting steps.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

How to Delete a Winnt32 Dll

1. Click the 'Start' menu. Right-click on 'My Computer' and click 'Properties.'
2. Click the 'System Restore' tab. Click the box to 'Turn off System Restore.' Click 'Apply' and 'OK.'
3. Download 'SDFix.exe' (see Resources). Save the file on your computer and double-click the downloaded file to extract it into the 'C:\SDFix\' folder.
4. Restart your computer and tap the 'F8' key while it is booting up to enter the boot options menu. Highlight 'Safe Mode' using the directional keys on your keyboard and press the 'Enter' key.
5. Click the 'Start' menu and choose 'Run.' Type 'C:\SDFix\RunThis.bat' into the text area and click the 'OK' button.
6. Press the 'Y' key on your keyboard to proceed with the system scan. When the system scan is finished, press any key to restart your computer. After restarting, SDFix will load again and perform another system check. Press any key when the scan is finished to restart the computer again.
7. Click the 'Start' menu and choose 'My Computer.' Navigate to the 'C:\windows\system32' file folder and right-click on the 'Winnt32.dll' file, if present, and click 'Delete.' Click 'Yes' to confirm.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

How to Convert Visual Basic 6

1. Open Visual Basic Express or run Visual Basic though Visual Studio .NET. Click on 'Open Project.' Locate the Visual Basic 6.0 project file, which should have a suffix of vbp. Select the project.
2. The Visual Basic Upgrade Wizard will open, warning you that this is a Visual Basic 6.0 project needing an upgrade. Click 'Next' to continue. Select the default EXE type of project on the next screen and click on 'Next' to continue.
3. Choose a location for the converted project by accepting the suggested one or clicking on 'Browse' to select a different folder location. Click 'Next' and allow the wizard to create the directory and folder, then continue. The conversion may take some time depending on the complexity of the older program.
4. Review the _UpgradeReport.htm file, which lists results, including errors and warnings, when the upgrade finishes. Locate these problems in the code, which will have comments inserted beginning with 'Upgrade warning' followed by a description of the problem and a URL for helpful information.
5. Save the converted project, which will have a suffix of vbproj. Test it for functionality by pressing 'F5' to run the program.

Monday, September 17, 2012

How to Read DLL Files

Instructions
1. Right-click on the DLL file located in the place you initially saved it.
2. Click on 'Open With.'
3. Select the 'Choose Default Program' option.
4. Click on the icon of the software you wish to use to open the file---Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Visual FoxPro 9.0 or Resource Hacker.
5. Click on 'Browse' only if Windows does not display the application you wish to use. Search for it and then click on 'Open.'
6. Click on 'OK.' Your DLL file will open.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

How to fix a Microsoft Word MSO.DLL Error

1. Download Mso.dll onto your desktop from one of the many online dynamic link libraries at ll-download.net and afreedll.com.
2. Click 'Start' and 'Computer.'
3. Double-click 'C: Drive,' 'Windows' and 'System32.' The System32 folder opens.
4. Drag the Mso.dll file on your desktop into the System32 folder.
5. Click 'Start,' type 'cmd' into the search field and press 'Enter' to open the Command Prompt.
6. Type 'regsvr32 mso.dll' (without the quotation marks) into the Command Prompt and press 'Enter.'
7. Close the Command Prompt and restart your computer.

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Windows XP Won#039;t Update

1. Click 'Start,' then 'All Programs.'
2. Open the 'Accessories' folder, then select 'Notepad.'
3. Copy and paste the following into Notepad.regsvr32 /s wups.dllregsvr32 /s wups2.dllregsvr32 /s wuweb.dllregsvr32 /s wucltui.dllregsvr32 /s wuaueng1.dllregsvr32 /s wuaueng.dllregsvr32 /s wuapi.dllregsvr32 /s vbscript.dllregsvr32 /s sccrun.dllregsvr32 /s dispex.dllregsvr32 /s msscript.ocx
4. Click 'File,' then 'Save As.'
5. Change the location to 'Desktop.'
6. Change the 'Save as type' to 'All Files.'
7. Type 'UpdateFix.Cmd' in the 'File Name' box.
8. Click the 'Save' button.
9. Double click the file on your desktop. A command prompt (black box) will load on your screen and run these commands for you.
10. Perform an update by clicking on 'Start,' then 'All Programs,' and clicking 'Windows Update.' You can also perform an update by visiting the Windows update website (see Resources).

How to Fix an OCX Error

1. Go to Adobe.com and download the Flash Player Uninstaller. Download the 64-bit version of the Flash Player Uninstaller if you are using a 64-bit operating system.
2. Double-click the downloaded file to run the Flash Player Uninstaller.
3. Click “Uninstall” to remove the Flash Player and all related components from your computer.
4. Get to the Flash Player webpage on the Adobe website.
5. Click the “Download Now” button to download the Flash Player Setup.
6. Double-click the downloaded Flash Player Setup and click “Install.” The Flash Player Setup will now reinstall the Flash Player.

Friday, September 14, 2012

How to Register OCX Control

1. Click the Windows 7 'Start' Orb. Type 'cmd' into the text box on the bottom of the popup menu. Press 'Enter' to open the command line utility.
2. Type 'Regsvr32 /s msmapi32.ocx' into the command line. Replace 'msmapi32.ocx' with the OCX file you want to register.
3. Press 'Enter' to execute the registration statement. It only takes a few seconds for the registration to process. The statement adds an entry to the Windows registry, which enables the file on the Windows computer.

How to Get Rid of the Genuine Windows Error Message

Disable WGA Message
1. Double click 'My Computer.'
2. Navigate to C:\WINDOWS\System32.
3. Rename WgaLogon.dll to WgaLogon.old and rename WgaTray.exe to WgaTray.old.
4. Restart your computer.
Uninstalling WGA Validation
5. Open a command shell with a click on 'Start' and then 'Run.' Type 'cmd' and click 'OK'.
6. Type the following command and press 'Enter':
Regsvr32 %Windir%\system32\LegitCheckControl.dll /u
7. Restart your computer.
8. Open a command shell again with a click on 'Start' and then 'Run.' Type 'cmd' and click 'OK'.
9. Type the following three commands, pressing 'Enter' after each command:
Del %Windir%\system32\wgalogon.old
Del %Windir%\system32\WgaTray.old
Del %Windir%\system32\LegitCheckControl.dll
10. Type regedit. The Registry Editor opens.
11. Locate the following subkey: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\ CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Notify\WgaLogon. Right-click it and click 'Delete'.
12. Locate the following subkey: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows \CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WgaNotify. Right-click it and click 'Delete'.
13. Restart your computer.

How to Fix The quot;Dynamic Link Library Binkw32.dll Could Not Be Foundquot; Error

1. Download the binkw32.dll file by browsing the download site (see Resources), then clicking on “Save File” to start the download.
2. Locate the newly downloaded file and right-click it. Click on the “Extract” option in the sub-menu and select the computer desktop as the extraction location.
3. Right-click the “Start” button in the lower left-hand corner of the desktop. The sub-menu will open. Select "Explore." The “Windows Explorer” screen will appear.
4. Browse the left panel in Windows Explorer and locate the “System” folder. The location of the “System” folder depends on your Windows version. Windows 7, Windows XP and Windows Vista have the “System” folder in "C:\Windows\System32." Windows 2000 and Windows NT have the “System” folder in "C:\WINNT\System32."
5. Click on the “Desktop” folder in the left panel. The desktop contents will appear in the right panel of Explorer. Find and right-click the “binkw32.dll” file in the right panel and select "Copy."
6. Go to the left panel in “Windows Explorer” and click your “System” folder. The folder will open and the items in the folder are displayed in the right panel of Explorer. Right-click on the right panel of Explorer and select “Paste.” The “binkw32.dll” file will be pasted into your “System” folder and fix the error.

How to Embed Video Without ActiveX

Create HTML Code
1. Open Notepad.
2. Paste this code in a new HTML document:<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC '-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN' 'http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd'><html xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><head><title>Add JavaScript code below this title</title></head><body><input id='videoButton' type='button' value='Play Video'/><div id='videoBlock' /></body></html>This creates a button and an empty 'div' block element. The block element's ID is 'videoBlock.' The button's ID is 'videoButton.' The 'videoBlock' element is a placeholder for the video. JavaScript code will place a video there when you click the button.
3. Add the following code below the document's '<title>' section:<script language='javascript' type='text/javascript'>var videoName = 'banner.swf';var videoHeight = '500';var videoWidth = '400';var testButton = 'videoButton';</script>This initializes the variables that determine the video player's height and width. The height and width in this example are 500 pixels and 400 pixels. You can set these values to anything you like. The code also sets the name of the video. Replace 'xyz.swf' with the name of any Flash video on your hard drive. If the video is on the Web, replace 'xyz.swf' with the video's URL.
4. Add this line of code below the code in the previous step:<script src='VideoCode.js' type='text/javascript'></script>This statement grabs an external JavaScript file named 'VideoCode.js' and makes it available in the current HTML page. That external JavaScript function contains the code that creates the video player.
5. Press 'Ctrl+S' to open the 'File Save' window, and type 'Video_Test.html' in the 'File Name' text box. Click 'Save' to save the document. Notepad will save it as an HTML file.
Create JavaScript Code
6. Click 'File' and select 'New.' Notepad will create a new document.
7. Paste the following JavaScript code into the document:function playVideo() {var videoObject = document.getElementById('videoBlock');videoObject.innerHTML = '<OBJECT classid='clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000'' +' codebase='http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0' WIDTH='' + videoWidth + ''' +'HEIGHT='' + videoHeight + ''' + 'id='myVideo'> ' +'<PARAM NAME=movie VALUE='' + videoName + ''' + '><PARAM NAME=quality VALUE=high><PARAM NAME=bgcolor VALUE=#FFFFFF>' +'<EMBED href='/support/flash/ts/documents/test1.swf' quality=high bgcolor=#FFFFFF WIDTH='550' HEIGHT='400' ' +'NAME='' + videoName + ''' +'ALIGN='' TYPE='application/x-shockwave-flash' PLUGINSPAGE='http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer'></EMBED></OBJECT> ';}// WINDOW UNLOAD FUNCTIONwindow.onload = function () {objButton = document.getElementById(testButton);if (objButton.addEventListener)objButton.addEventListener('click', function () { playVideo()} , false);elseobjButton.attachEvent('onclick', function () { playVideo()} );}The function named 'playVideo' creates an object tag that embeds a video into a Web page. This function uses the values for height, width and movie name set in the previous HTML document.The window.onload function sets up a button's click event. It uses the value for the button ID set in the previous HTML document. The click event causes a button click to run the playVideo function.
8. Click 'FIle' and select 'Save As' to open the 'Save As' window.
9. Type 'VideoCode.js' in the 'File Name' text box and click 'Save.' Notepad will save this as a JavaScript file. This is the file referenced in the previous HTML document.
10. Press 'Ctrl+E' to open Windows Explorer. Locate the HTML file that you saved.
11. Double-click the file. You will see the button that you placed on the page.
12. Click the button. The click event will fire, and the browser will execute the 'playVideo' function defined in the 'VideoCode.js' file. This causes the video to appear and begin playing.

How to Fix 1600 Error on a 3GS

1. Connect your iPhone to the computer through the USB cable that came with your iPhone.
2. Wait for iTunes to open, then click on the iPhone icon on the left side of the screen under 'Devices.'
3. Click on the 'Summary' tab and then 'Restore' from the options.
4. Click on the 'Backup' option from the prompt that appears.
5. Click the 'Restore' button. The restoration should take about 15 minutes to complete. The Apple logo will appear on the phone when it has cleared the error.

How to Update Zlib1.Dll in Windows XP

1. Press the Windows logo and 'R' keys manually to display the 'Run' dialog box. Type 'cmd' without quotation marks into the box and press 'Enter.' The command prompt will appear.
2. Type 'regsvr32 /u zlib1.dll' and press 'Enter.' This command unregisters the ZLIB library from the computer. Minimize the command prompt window and open your Web browser.
3. Browse to the ZLIB website using the link in the 'Resources' section of this article. Scroll to the 'ZLIB Compiled DLL' heading and click the download link closest to you. Extract the archive to the location of your choice. In the archive, you will find the file 'ZLIB1.DLL.'
4. Click the 'Start' button, then 'My Computer.' Browse to 'C:,' 'Windows' and 'System32.'
5. Drag the file ZLIB1.DLL to the 'System32' folder.
6. Return to the command prompt window. Type 'regsvr32 c:\windows\system32\zlib1.dll' and press 'Enter.' The updated file will be registered.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

How to Install ActiveX for Java Plug

1. Go to the Java website. On their download page, you will find a list of different operating systems. Select your operating system to start the download process for Java. You should have this downloaded first before installing ActiveX controls in order to speed up the process.
2. Find a webpage that requires a Java plug-in. For example, game sites like Pogo.com uses an ActiveX control for Java plug-in. Once you land on this page, you will receive a security message at the top of your web browser. The message will indicate that an ActiveX control is required to use the Java plug-in before the webpage can properly load.
3. Check the signature of the ActiveX control security message. It should be signed by Sun Microsystems. It should also be backed by a Class 3 security certificate. Once you verify this information, you can proceed.
4. Click the 'OK' button on the security message to permit the installation of the ActiveX control for the Java plug-in. The web browser will retrieve the download from the Sun website and automatically install them. Once initially installed, you will not be required to reinstall the ActiveX control the next time that you encounter a website that uses a Java plug-in.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

How to Fix Battlefield 2 CD Key Error

1. Uninstall Battlefield 2 and all expansion packs. Click 'Start' and then select Control Panel. Open the Add or Remove Programs dialog box. Select all Battlefield 2 entries and remove them from your system.
2. Reinstall Battlefield 2. Patch it to version 1.41 by downloading the appropriate file from the Electronic Arts download server (see Resources). Install all expansions that you own. Run the 1.41 patch again after installing all the expansion programs.
3. Open the Registry Editor by selecting Run from the Start menu and typing in 'regedit' (without quotations). Press 'Enter.'
4. Back up the registry. Click 'File,' then 'Export.' Choose 'Export Registry' and then select All from the Export Range option. Name the file and save it to a safe location on the hard drive.
5. Browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Electronic Arts\EA Games\Battlefield 2\ergc on the left side of the Registry Editor window. Right-click the x9392 value on the right side of the Registry Editor. Select Modify from the pop-up menu. Enter 'x9392' (without quotes) followed by your CD key (without hyphens) as the new value. Click 'OK.'
6. Close the Registry Editor and reboot the computer to make sure that the changes take effect.

How to Install MSVBVM60.DLL

1. Open your Web browser and browse to a page where you can download msvbvm60.dll for free. You can find a link to a reliable download location in Resources.
2. Click the 'Download' link and save the file to your hard drive. When it finishes downloading, double-click the file to open it in your computer's unzipping utility. When this opens, click the 'Extract' button or the 'Unzip' button (varies by program) and select your computer's desktop as the file destination. This will put msvbvm60.dll on your desktop.
3. Double-click the 'My Computer' icon and navigate to the Windows system folder. The file path for this folder is different from one Windows operating system to the next. In XP and Vista for 32-bit systems, it's 'C:\Windows\System32.' In 64-bit systems, it's 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64.' The file path is 'C:\WINNT\System32' in Windows NT and 2000 and 'C:\Windows\System' in Windows 95, 98 and ME.
4. Click and drag the msvbvm60.dll file that you extracted to the desktop into the system folder. If a corrupted or out-of-date version of this file already exists in the folder, you may be asked whether or not you want to replace the old file with the new one. Click 'Yes' if this happens.
5. Restart your computer. Windows will not recognize the new .dll until you reboot.

How to Scan Windows amp; Fix Errors

1. Close all programs.
2. Click the Windows 'Start' button and select 'Computer.'
3. Right-click the name of the drive you want to scan and select 'Properties.' By default, Windows resides on your 'C:' drive.
4. Select the 'Tools' tab located near the top of the resulting dialog box.
5. Click the 'Check Now' button, located below the 'Error-checking' heading. Confirm your choice if prompted by Windows.
6. Check only the box labeled 'Automatically fix file system errors.'
7. Click 'Start.' The scanning process begins immediately. It generally completes within 10 minutes.

Monday, September 10, 2012

How to Fix DNS Error (807101020)

Download Software Settings
1. Download repair software such as PageFix using a secure internet platform. This software helps in providing an automated solution to the DNS Error 807101020.
2. Save the PageFix software download at a host location and select the saved file for installation. A launch icon appears when the program is successfully installed.
3. Through the launch window, two buttons appear where you will enter the target website address reporting the error.
4. Select the 'Fix It' option from the dialog box. The web browser will launch and automatically run the program that will fix the DNS Error 807101020.

Sunday, September 9, 2012

How to Fix an Activation Error on Microsoft Money

1. Install Microsoft Money. Wait for the activation screen to appear.
2. Enter the activation key exactly as it appears on the original packaging in which the software came; click 'OK' or 'Activate' after you are finished. Wait a few minutes. If an activation error appears or Microsoft Money says that it cannot be activated, proceed to Step 3.
3. Verify that you are connected to the Internet. Open your preferred Web browser and navigate to any website. If you are unable to access the website a notice that you are not connected to the internet appears, launch your dial-up connection, verify that your network is connected or confirm that your wireless modem is turned on. In Windows, click on the small 'Network' or 'Wi-Fi' icon in the lower right of your screen and select 'Connect to network.' For a dial-up connection, double-click on the dial-up service icon on the Desktop and click 'Connect.'
4. Wait for your Internet connection to become active. Enter the activation key when prompted and click 'Activate' or 'OK.'

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

How to Repair Missing Windows XP Files

Repair Windows XP Files with System Restore
1. Save your work and close all open programs. Click Start, then Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. On the left side of the screen, click 'System Restore.'
2. Select 'Restore my computer to an earlier time.' Click Next.
3. Click a date with a bolded number in the calendar on the left. Make sure this date is at least 1 day in the past. On the right side of the window, select a restore point. Click 'Next' twice to restore your system.
Repair Windows XP Files With the Installation CD
4. Back up all of your user files onto removable media such as CDs or DVDs. Find your Windows XP installation or recovery CD, and insert it into the optical drive that your computer can boot from. Click Start, then Turn Off Computer, then Restart to reboot your computer. When the 'Press any key to boot from CD' message appears, press a key on your keyboard. Press 'Enter' to start Windows XP setup, and press F8 to accept the licensing agreement.
5. Select the path of your Windows installation and press 'R' to begin repairing it.
6. Follow the instructions provided by the Windows XP repair program and finish the reinstallation. Go to the Microsoft website and download Service Pack 2 from their website, then visit Windows Update to install Windows XP Service Pack 3, critical updates and Internet Explorer 7.

How to Fix the Qedit.dll

1. Find a website that hosts free DLLs for downloading purposes. Hit 'Download' on the Qedit.dll link and save the file to your PC desktop.
2. Go to 'Start > Search' and enter in the phrase 'system32.' Hit 'Enter' to open this folder on your computer.
3. Drag the Qedit.dll file from the desktop into the system32 folder. If you get a pop-up message asking you to replace the file, click 'Yes.' Close the window.
4. Go to 'Start > Run.' Type the keyword 'cmd' and hit 'Enter.' This command launches the Command Prompt window.
5. Enter the phrase 'regsvr32 qedit.dll' into the Command Prompt and hit 'Enter.' The Qedit.dll is now a part of the Registry.
6. Close the window and reboot the computer to save your changes.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

How to Repair Window Frame Flashing

1. Remove the old window from the window frame per the manufacturer's instructions. Remove any screws or nails from the trim. Pry the trim off with a pry bar.
2. Remove any other nails and screws around the window, if necessary. Peel back the old flashing and remove it from the window if necessary. Remove the old window out of the window hole. In some cases, you may have to peel back the siding slightly to remove the window.
3. Remove the pan flashing if the leak is occurring around the bottom of the window. Use the old piece of pan flashing as a guide. Cut a new piece of pan flashing with a utility knife. Install the pan flashing where the old pan flashing was. Peel the back of the pan flashing off slowly as you install it. The bottom piece should overlap the window jamb by at least a few inches and should run over the edge of the outside sill by at least an inch or two.
4. Measure the height of the window. Add approximately 6 to 12 inches to the measurement. Cut flashing to length for both sides of the window with a utility knife. Apply flashing to the sides of the window. Overlap the jamb a few inches on each side. Both the bottom and top of the membrane should run past the bottom and top of the window. Try to extend the top and bottom of the flashing at least 3 to 4 inches longer than the window if possible. This precaution will help keep water from getting in the window. Use the utility knife to remove any excess.
5. Measure the inside, bottom corners of the window. Cut a piece of flashing membrane to fit into each corner. Apply the flashing in each corner over the seam where the larger pieces of flashing meet. The flashing patches should overlap the other pieces. This process will help reduce the chance of leakage.
6. Measure the width of the window. Add 6 to 12 inches to the measurement. Cut a piece of flashing to length using a utility knife. Apply the flashing to the top of the window. The flashing should overlap both sides. Cut the flashing in the corners. Fold the membrane over until it sticks to the inside of the window frame.
7. Install the window per the manufacturer's instructions.

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