1. Understand the causes of missing NTLDR errors. One of the most common reasons for an NTLDR-based startup error occurs when Windows XP attempts to start from a hard drive that isn't set up to launch Windows XP. For example, you may encounter an NTLDR error if you attempt to boot from an improperly formatted Windows XP startup disk. These errors may also be caused by corrupt, missing hard drive data and loose hardware cables.
2. Click the Start menu button in the lower left-hand corner of the Windows XP screen. Select 'Restart' to reboot the PC.
3. Check that the computer's optical media drives are empty. A major cause of NTLDR errors is when a non-startup disk is in the CD slot and Windows XP attempts to launch from it.
4. Insert the Windows XP installation disk. Restart the computer. Press any key on your keyboard during the startup process to launch the installation setup screen. Press the 'R' key on your keyboard when the Windows XP Setup screen appears. This launches the Windows XP Recovery Console program and a screen in which you can type command prompts.
5. Type 'copy d:\i386\ntldr c:\' (without quotation marks) in the command prompt window, then press the Enter key on your keyboard. Type 'copy d:\i386\ntdetect.com c:\' (without quotation marks), and press the Enter key again. The Windows XP Setup software will detect and replace any NTLDR software files that may be missing or corrupt.
6. Press the 'Y' key on your keyboard if the Windows XP Setup software asks for permission to rewrite and replace the files in Step 5.
7. Eject the Windows XP installation disk by pressing the Eject button on the front of your computer. Type 'exit' (without quotation marks) in the command prompt window to close the Setup software, then press the Enter key on your keyboard to restart the PC. Windows XP will now launch without missing NTLDR errors.
1. Press 'F9' on your keyboard to open the 'Actions' window. Look through your code on the right-hand side of the window to ensure that there are no spelling errors or wrong symbols. Ensure all of your code blocks have opening braces, similar to this: '{', and a closing brace, similar to this: '}' (always without quotation marks).
2. Remove any extra closing braces at the end of your code blocks, as this can also be a cause for the 1087 syntax error. Every code block should only have one opening and one closing brace. Press 'CTRL' + 'ENTER' to run your code and ensure the syntax error has been resolved.
3. Ensure the ActionScript code you want to compile for game movement matches the ActionScript version you want to publish. If using ActionScript 2.0 code, for example, then your publish settings must be on ActionScript 2.0 and not ActionScript 3.
4. Click 'File' and choose'Publish settings,' then choose the 'Flash' tab. From the drop-down menu next to 'Script,' select the ActionScript version that matches the code you are using for your game movement. Click 'OK,' then press 'CTRL' + 'ENTER' to run your code check if the syntax error has been resolved.
1. Close all open programs before beginning any downloads or repairs to prevent loss of data.
2. Run a virus scan. This can be one cause of the problems with ActiveX. When the scan is complete, restart your computer to see if ActiveX is running properly.
3. Check your operating system to see if it is compatible with the program you are trying to run.
4. Reinstall the program that has the ActiveX error.
5. Increase the security settings to protect from unauthorized access from ActiveX programs.
6. Clean the registry of ActiveX programs no longer used. Before cleaning the registry, it is recommended to back up the system in the event you accidentally remove an ActiveX program that your system needs to run properly. If you are not comfortable with this process, there are tools on the Internet you can download for free to clean the registry.
7. Download and install a repair tool for ActiveX. Run the scan. If errors are found, choose to repair and then restart your system.
1. Close Internet Explorer and all other running programs.
2. Click the 'Start' button, and then type 'inetcpl.cpl' in the Search box. Press the 'Enter' key on your keyboard to open the Internet Options dialog box.
3. Click the 'Advanced' tab and then the 'Reset' button under the Reset Internet Explorer Settings section.
4. Click the 'Reset' button once more, and then close the Internet Explorer Settings dialog box.
5. Restart Internet Explorer.
1. Double-click the 'Adobe Acrobat' icon on the Desktop or in the Quick Launch area to open the program.
2. Press 'Ctrl' + 'O.' Search for a PDF file on your computer, then double-click on the filename to open the document.
3. Press 'Shift' +' Ctrl' + 'S' on your keyboard to bring up the 'Save As' window.
4. Select 'XML (*.xml)' as a file type, then press 'Save' to convert the PDF file.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
1. Launch your preferred Web browser and navigate to the link provided for you in the 'Resources' section.
2. Click the 'Download' link and save the ZIP file containing the iertutil.dll file onto your hard drive.
3. Extract the DLL file and copy it into your C:\Windows\System32 directory. Choose 'Yes' when prompted to overwrite the existing file.
4. Open the Start menu and type 'Regsvr32 'C:\Windows\System32\iertutil.dll'' into the Windows Live search box. Press 'Enter' and select 'Yes' to register the iertutil.dll file.
5. Restart your computer to complete the process.
1. Open an Internet browser of your choice. Download the Adobe Flash Player Uninstall Utility from Macromedia.com (see Resources.) Save it to your desktop.
2. Exit all running applications by exiting all open programs on your Windows taskbar.
3. Double-click the uninstall utility to launch the Install Wizard. Click the 'Yes' button when you see the message: 'Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?' After clicking the 'Yes' button, the Install Wizard begins the uninstall process. The uninstallation usually takes between 30 seconds and one minute to complete.
4. Click the 'Finish' button when the Install Wizard tells you the process was successful. Restart your computer to finish the process. The 'About Adobe Flash Player' page pops up on-screen after restarting your computer.
1. Click 'Start' and select 'Run.'
2. Type in 'cmd' and press 'Enter.'
3. Type in 'chkdsk x:,' replacing 'x' with the letter of the drive containing the bad attribute position. Press 'Enter.'
4. Type in 'chkdsk x: /f' and press 'Enter' to repair the bad attribute position on the file record.
1. Right-click the taskbar. Select 'Start Task Manager' from the menu to open Windows Task Manager.
2. Click 'Processes,' then click 'Image Name' to alphabetize the running applications.
3. Go to 'rundll32.exe.' Right-click the process, then click 'End Process' from the menu. Click 'End Process' again when the dialog box appears to stop rundll32.exe.
1. Reboot your computer and run the program again, if the error was the result of using a specific program. Sometimes a restart can fix the problem.
2. Note the name and location of the DLL, if you still have the error after reboot. Search for the DLL in question on DLL-Files.com, and download it. Save the file in the location mentioned in the error message, and try again.
3. Download an anti-spyware program, if you don't already have one, and use it. RUNDLL errors are often caused by the dastardly tricks of malevolent software, and merely fixing the one at hand won't prevent future errors. If spyware is the cause of the error, anti-spyware software will take out the perpetrator.
1. Download the Msi.dll file (see Resources).
2. Right-click the saved DLL file and click 'Copy.' Go to the 'Start' menu, click 'Computer,' double-click the 'C:' drive, double-click the 'Windows' folder and then the 'System32' folder. Right-click anywhere in a blank space and click 'Paste.'
3. Go to the 'Start' menu, type 'run' in the 'Start Search' box and press 'Enter.' Type 'Regsvr32 C:\Windows\System32\msi.dll' in the search field and hit 'Enter' to register the DLL. Click 'Yes' in the pop-up to confirm the registration.
4. Restart your computer.
1. Verify that the problem is machine specific. Try to duplicate the error on another machine; use a spare computer, your friend's or a co-worker's. If the error occurs on different computers, fixing the registry will not resolve the problem. Step 2 is optional (increase performance).
2. Go to http://www.eusing.com/free_registry_cleaner/registry_cleaner.htm and select 'Download Option 1.' A dialog box will appear, asking you to save the file. Click 'Save File.'
3. After the filed is saved, run the install application. A dialog box will recommend that you shut down all applications. Follow the program recommendation and close your applications; then select 'Next.' Accept the default settings by clicking 'Next' until the installation process is complete.
4. Click 'Finish' with the 'Run Eusing Registry Cleaner' box checked. A dialog box will appear, asking you to register the product. Register or select the 'Skip' option.
5. Click 'Scan registry issue' from the top left menu under 'Tasks.' The program will scan your registry and look for problems. Typically hundreds of registry errors will be found.
6. Click 'Repair registry issue' from the top left menu under 'Tasks.' After the program repairs the registry, a dialog box will appear. Close dialog box and program.
7. Verify that the Java script error problem is resolved by trying to duplicate the initial error. If your computer still generates the same error, contact technical support department at the place where you purchased your computer, or the computer's manufacturer.
1. Click the 'Start' button, then click the 'Control Panel' link.
2. Click the 'Uninstall a program' option in the Programs section.
3. Click the 'Microsoft SQL' installed program icon, then click the 'Repair' option.
4. Click the 'Next' button when the installation wizard displays on screen, then follow the wizard's instructions.
5. Restart your computer before opening Microsoft SQL.
1. Open your Web browser and navigate to the download location for a replacement uxtheme.dll file. A link to this location can be found in the Resources section.
2. Click the link to download the file and save it to your hard drive. Make sure you know the location of the destination folder for the download.
3. Double-click the downloaded .zip file after the download is complete. When Winzip loads, click the 'Extract' button and choose your desktop as the destination directory.
4. Right-click on the 'Start' button in Windows and select 'Explore' from the pop-up menu to open Windows Explorer. In the left-side panel, navigate to the system directory for your version of Windows. In 32-bit versions of XP and Vista, this is 'C:\Windows\System32.' In 64-bit versions of XP and Vista, it's 'C:\Windows\SysWOW64.' In 2000 and NT, it's 'C:\Winnt\System32,' and in 95, 98 and ME, it's 'C:\Windows\System.'
5. Drag the uxtheme.dll file you extracted onto your desktop into the right-side panel of the Explorer window to drop it into the system file.
Removing Flash Player
1. Go to the Adobe Flash Player Support downloads page (see 'Adobe Flash Player Support Downloads' in Resources).
2. Click the 'Uninstallers' link.
3. Click the link that says 'uninstall_flash_player.exe'. On the folder browser, select a location where you want to save the file and click 'Save'.
4. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the executable. It will ask you if you are sure that you want to uninstall Flash Player. Click 'Yes.' The uninstaller will remove everything, including evidence of Flash Player previously existing in your system, so you can reinstall it.
Reinstalling Flash Player
5. Go to the official Flash Player download page (see 'Official Flash Player Download' in Resources).
6. Click the link that says 'Get Flash Player xxxxx' where 'xxxxx' is the latest version of Flash Player available.
7. Click 'Agree and install now.'
8. Choose where to save the file and click 'Save.' After the download is finished, be sure to close all your browser windows and anything that potentially uses Flash before beginning the installation.
9. Browse to the location where you downloaded the installation file and double-click it. Let the installation run on its own and click 'Close' when it's finished.
How to Download DLL files from DLLDLL
1. Visit dlldll.com (see resource 1 below).
2. Click on the number or letter and the appropriate page for your DLL file.
3. Find your DLL and click it once. This action will take you to the first download page.
4. Click download again, type in the verification code in the box, and press :download.'
5. Wait for the download prompt window to display on your screen and press the 'save' option.
How to Download DLL files from DLLDump
6. Visit DLLDump.com.
7. Click on a letter or number at the top of the Web page.
8. Browse the list to find the desired DLL file.
9. Click on the DLL file you want to download. It should automatically download. If the download does not begin immediately, right-click your mouse, press 'Save Target As,' and save your DLL file.
How to Download DLL files fromAFreeDLL
10. Visit AFreeDLL.com.
11. Click on a letter or number at the top of the page to look for a DLL file.
12. Browse the list and click on the DLL file you wish to download. If you cannot find the DLL file on the page, click on one of the pages at the bottom of the screen. For example, if your DLL file starts with an A and it is on page A1, press A2 or another page.
13. Scroll down the page and click the 'download now' option.
14. Wait for the download prompt to appear on your screen and press the 'save file' option.
1. Turn on your computer and load Windows. Ensure your Hal.dll file is still missing and that your operating system continues to give an error message about a missing Hal.dll file. Sometimes restarting your computer will replace vital startup files such as Hal.dll. If your Hal.dll file is still missing, log in to your Windows user account and open your Web browser of choice.
2. Navigate your Web browser to a free download page for Hal.dll. Click \"Free Download\" and open the Hal.dll ZIP file after it finishes downloading. The ZIP file contains your new Hal.dll file.
3. Double-click the ZIP file to open it and right-click your new Hal.dll file. Click \"Copy\" and open the \"My Computer\" or \"Computer\" window.
4. Double-click the \"C:\\\" hard drive. Double-click your \"Windows\" folder and then enter your \"System 32\" folder. Windows stores your operating system's DLL files in the System 32 directory. Paste your new Hal.dll file into the System 32 folder.
5. Restart your computer and Windows should function properly.
Verify Date and Time
1. Right-click the 'date/time' area in the lower-right corner of the Windows taskbar. Select 'Adjust date/time' from the contextual menu. This will display the 'Date and Time' application.
2. Verify that you have the right time zone selected for your machine. If the time zone is not correct, click the 'Change time zone...' button. Select the correct time zone from the drop-down menu and click the 'OK' button to save the change.
3. Go to the 'Internet Time' tab and click the 'Change settings...' button. Verify that a check is in the box for 'Synchronize with an Internet time server.'
4. Select a time server from the drop-down box and click the 'Update Now' button. Click the 'OK' button to close the window.
Turn Off Windows Firewall
5. Click the 'Start' button and select 'Control Panel.'
6. Click 'System and Security' and select 'Windows Firewall.'
7. Click 'Turn Windows Firewall on or off' on the left panel. This opens the customization window.
8. Click the radio button for 'Turn off Windows Firewall.' Click the 'OK' button to save the change.
1. Determine what version of Firefox you are using by clicking on 'Help' from the Firefox menu bar. Click 'About Firefox' to see the version number listed underneath the Firefox logo.
2. Visit the Firefox Mozilla website to locate the Esker Active X Plug-In (see Resources).
3. Read to see which version of the plug-in is compatible with the version of Firefox you are running. If there is more than one version of Active X for your Firefox version, always download the latest Active X version since it will reflect updates.
4. Ensure that the box is checked to install the 'Experimental Add-On.' Click 'Add to Firefox.'
5. Accept the license agreement by clicking on the 'Accept and Install' button. Once the automatic installation completes, Active X will be activated automatically for Firefox. If for some reason it does not auto-activate, click on 'Tools' and 'Add-Ons' from the Firefox menu. Click the 'Plug-Ins' tab and click 'Enable.'
Run Quick Heal Antivirus Pro 2010
1. Download and install the trial version of Quick Heal Antivirus Pro 2010. Run the setup and agree to the terms of the software to complete the installation.
2. Open Quick Heal Antivirus 2010 and scan your entire hard drive for a possible spools.exe infection.
3. Place a check by the spools.exe infections if any appear. Select the removal option. Restart your system once the process is complete.
Run Free Windows Registry Repair 2.0
4. Download and install Free Windows Registry Repair 2.0.
5. Run the 'Regpairsetup' file and extract the files to finish the installation.
6. Open Registry Repair and click 'Full Scan.' Select all of the registry errors including the spoolsv.exe errors. Click 'Fix Errors.' Reboot your system when the repair is complete.
Run CCleaner
7. Download and install CCleaner.
8. Run the CCleaner setup and finish the installation. Open CCleaner and select 'Registry.'
9. Click the 'Scan for Issues' button. Click 'Fix selected Issues' once the scan is complete. Reboot your system.