WINDOWS TIPS AND TRICK

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...

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...

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....

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 Explore...

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 fil...

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...

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 syste...

Locate Copies of Rundll32.exe on Your System1. 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,...

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 instruction...

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...

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...

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...

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 fil...

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 reinstallat...

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...

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 don...

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...

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 Class3. 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)...

Check Windows Update Settings1. 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 recor...

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.ex...

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...

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...

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,...

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 SQ...

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...

Removing Flash Player1. 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...

How to Download DLL files from DLLDLL1. 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 DLLDump6. Visit DLLDump.com.7....

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...

Verify Date and Time1. 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...

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...

Run Quick Heal Antivirus Pro 20101. 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 2.04. Download and install Free...