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How to Fix a Windows Clipboard

Sunday, July 28, 2013 Off





1. Click the 'Start' menu and 'Control Panel.'
2. Double-click the 'Administrative Tools' icon. If the 'Administrative Tools' icon is not available, click the 'Switch to Classic View' link, then double-click 'Administrative Tools.'

3. Double-click the 'Services' shortcut icon.
4. Right-click on 'ClipBook' and choose 'Properties.'
5. Click the 'Logon' tab. Place a check in the box next to 'Allow service to interact with desktop.' Click the 'Apply' button, then click 'OK.'
6. Right-click on the 'ClipBook' service and choose 'Restart' or 'Start' to restart the Windows clipboard.
7. Check the status of the 'Network DDE' service by clicking on the name of the service and looking in the 'Status' column. If the status for 'Network DDE' reads 'Stopped', right-click on it and click 'Start' or 'Restart.' Close the Services window.

How to Repair Windows 98 for Free

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1. Write down the specific errors you see on your computer screen. When you view an error on your computer, each message will most likely tell you the particular piece of software responsible for the issue. For example, if your computer lets you know that you have a runtime error, this means one or more of the programs on your computer are not compatible with each other. However, you just need to go to your 'Start' menu and choose 'Settings' to know which programs do not work well together. Then, go to your computer 'Control Panel' and click your mouse twice on the words 'Add or Remove Programs.' Open up the list of programs you see, click every item and then press 'Add/Remove.' Select 'Yes' to complete this process.
2. Run your Disk Defragmenter. This program allows you to fix files that Windows has a tough time finding because they are all spread out on your operating system. Go to the 'Start' menu, then hit 'Programs,' 'Accessories,' 'System Tools' and finally click 'Disk Defragmenter.' Choose the particular drive with which you want to work. Click 'Defragment' and hit 'Enter.'

3. Install the latest Windows updates. Since you own an older version of Microsoft Windows, the age of your operating system may cause errors every now and then. Click 'Start' and go to 'Settings.' Press the words 'Windows Update.' Adhere to the instructions that you see appear on your computer screen to finish the update process. Reboot your laptop or desktop to make the changes permanent.

How to Repair a Windows Vista Hard Drive

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1. Go to your 'Start' menu. Select 'Computer' by left-clicking on it.
2. Right-click on the drive you want to check. By default, your hard drive should be the C drive. Select 'Properties' from the menu.

3. Select the 'Tools' tab. Go to 'Error-checking' and select 'Check Now.' You may have to enter a password. Check 'Automatically fix file system errors' to ensure Vista fixes errors with files and folders in your hard drive. You may want to simultaneously perform a disk check. Select 'Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors' to check for physical errors on the actual hard drive. The physical check takes longer to complete, but it may be worth the wait. You should check both 'Automatically fix file system errors' and 'Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors' to maximize the your chances of success.
4. Click 'Start.' The process takes some time, so remain patient and allow it to complete.

How to Fix Corrupt Ntfs.Sys Without a Windows Disk

Saturday, July 27, 2013 Off





1. Download a replacement Ntfs.Sys file from the System Files Home website. Also, download and install WinRar if you don’t have an unzipping program.
2. Save the Ntfs.Sys download to your desktop or “My Documents” folder. Open it with WinRar and unzip it to a folder you can easily remember.

3. Restart the computer in safe mode by repeatedly tapping “F8” before Windows loads.
4. Choose Safe Mode from the list of options and wait for the computer to completely load.
5. Locate the Ntfs.Sys file you downloaded; right-click on it and select “Copy.”
6. Go to 'My Computer,' then click 'C:,' then 'Windows,' then 'System 32.' Paste the file into the folder (right-click in an empty area of the folder and select 'Paste').
7. Restart the computer to see if the error reoccurs.

How to Fix the 'System Error Code 1722 the RPC Server Is Unavailable' Error

Friday, July 26, 2013 Off





1. Close all running programs and restart your computer by clicking 'Start,' hovering the mouse cursor over the arrow to the right of 'Shut Down' and clicking 'Restart.' Restarting your computer may solve the problem. If not, proceed to Step 2.
2. Close all running programs on your computer, including Intuit QuickBooks and Point of Sale.

3. Click 'Start,' 'All Programs,' 'Accessories' and 'Run.'
4. Type 'Services.msc' into the Run dialog and press 'Enter.'
5. Click 'OK' and 'Continue' in the user account control dialog.
6. Scroll down in the list of services, right-click 'Print Spooler' and click 'Properties.'
7. Click the 'Startup Type' box and click 'Automatic.'
8. Click the 'Start' button under 'Service Status.'
9. Click 'OK.'
10. Close the services window.

How to Fix a JavaScript Error

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1. Open the Web page in Internet Explorer. When the error occurs, a yellow icon displays in the bottom status bar. Double-click the icon to review the line of code that is causing the error. Internet Explorer also displays the line number where the error message is triggered.
2. Right-click the HTML or JS page that contains your JavaScript function. Click 'Open With,' then click your HTML or JS editor.

3. Scroll down to the line number listed in the Internet Explorer error window. You must identify the JS syntax error to fix the coding. For instance, if you are missing a closing or opening bracket, the JS engine displays an error and you must add these characters to stop the errors.
4. Click the browser's 'Tools' menu and click 'Internet Options' in the list of options. Click the 'Security' tab at the top of the resulting window.
5. Click 'Custom Level' to open the security options. Click 'Enable' for 'Active Scripting' in the 'Scripting' section. Click 'OK' to save the settings. This option stops JavaScript errors caused by security in the browser.

How to Repair a Windows XP Home Edition Config Sys Error With the Setup CD

Thursday, July 25, 2013 Off





Windows XP CD Use
1. Eject the disc tray. Place the Windows XP CD on the tray and close the tray. Restart the PC. Press the 'R' key when the 'Welcome to Setup' screen appears. Enter the administrative password in the text field on the pop-up window that appears. Press 'Enter.'
2. Enter 'md tmp' without the quotes in the text field on the screen. Press 'Enter.'

3. Enter 'copy c:\windows\system32\config\system c:\windows\tmp\system.bak' without the quotes in the text field on the screen. Press 'Enter.'
4. Type 'copy c:\windows\system32\config\software c:\windows\tmp\software.bak' without the quotes in the text field on the screen. Press 'Enter.'
5. Enter 'copy c:\windows\system32\config\sam c:\windows\tmp\sam.bak' (without quotes) in the text field on the screen. Press 'Enter.'
6. Type 'copy c:\windows\system32\config\security c:\windows\tmp\security.bak' without the quotes in the text field on the screen. Press 'Enter.'
7. Enter 'copy c:\windows\system32\config\default c:\windows\tmp\default.bak' (without quotes) in the text field on the screen. Press 'Enter.'
8. Type 'delete c:\windows\system32\config\system' without the quotes in the text field on the screen, and then press 'Enter.'
9. Enter 'delete c:\windows\system32\config\software' into the text field. Press 'Enter.'
10. Type 'delete c:\windows\system32\config\sam' (without quotes) into the text field on the screen, and then press 'Enter.'
11. Enter 'delete c:\windows\system32\config\security' without the quotes in the text field. Press 'Enter.'
12. Type 'delete c:\windows\system32\config\default' (without the quotes) and press 'Enter.'
13. Enter ' copy c:\windows\repair\software c:\windows\system32\config\software' without the quotes in the text field on the screen. Press 'Enter.'
14. Type 'copy c:\windows\repair\sam c:\windows\system32\config\sam' into the text field on the screen. Press 'Enter.'
15. Enter 'copy c:\windows\repair\security c:\windows\system32\config\security' without the quotes into the text field on the screen. Press 'Enter.'
16. Type 'copy c:\windows\repair\default c:\windows\system32\config\default' in the text field on the screen, and then press 'Enter.'
17. Enter 'Exit' without the quotes in the text field. Press the 'Enter' key. Wait as the PC restarts. Enter the administrative password into the text field of the Windows XP Home Edition startup screen. Press the 'OK' button to continue the startup process.
Windows Explorer Procedure - Part A
18. Click 'Start.' Select 'Windows Explorer' from the pop-up window.
19. Click the 'Tools' tab at the top of the window that appears. Click 'Folder Options,' which is located below and to the left of 'Tools.' Click the 'View' tab at the top of the window. Click the 'Show hidden files and folders' checkbox that is located beneath 'Hidden files and folders.' Uncheck the 'Hide protected operating system files' checkbox located below the 'Show hidden files and folders' checkbox.
20. Click 'Yes' in the dialog box that appears. Double-click the PC's main hard drive icon that is located in the left column of the window.
21. Double-click the 'System Volume Information' folder in the left column. Double-click one of the folders beneath 'System Volume Information'--this folder should be at least a day old. Double-click on one of the 'Snapshot' folders located beneath the folder you just clicked on.
22. Drag the '_REGISTRY_USER_.DEFAULT' file out of the folder and into the 'Tmp' folder that is located beneath 'Windows,' which is also on the left side.
23. Drag the following files out of the folder and into the 'Tmp' folder:'_REGISTRY_MACHINE_SECURITY''_REGISTRY_MACHINE_SOFTWARE''_REGISTRY_MACHINE_SYSTEM''_REGISTRY_MACHINE_SAM'
24. Rename the following files:'_REGISTRY_USER_.DEFAULT' to 'DEFAULT''_REGISTRY_MACHINE_SECURITY' to 'SECURITY''_REGISTRY_MACHINE_SOFTWARE' to 'SOFTWARE''_REGISTRY_MACHINE_SYSTEM' to 'SYSTEM''_REGISTRY_MACHINE_SAM' to 'SAM.'
25. Close the window by clicking the red 'X' in the upper right corner. Restart your PC.
26. Press the 'R' key when the 'Welcome to Setup' screen appears. Enter the administrative password in the text field on the pop-up window that appears. Press 'Enter.'
27. Enter 'del c:\windows\system32\config\sam' without the quotes in the text field on the pop-up window. Press 'Enter.'
28. Enter 'del c:\windows\system32\config\security,' without the quotes in the text field on the pop-up window. Press 'Enter.'
29. Enter 'del c:\windows\system32\config\software' without the quotes in the text field on the pop-up window. Press 'Enter.'
30. Enter 'del c:\windows\system32\config\default' without the quotes in the text field on the pop-up window. Press 'Enter.'
31. Enter 'del c:\windows\system32\config\system' (without the quotes) into the text field on the pop-up window, and then press 'Enter.'
Windows Explorer Procedure - Part B
32. Enter 'copy c:\windows\tmp\software c:\windows\system32\config\software' without the quotes into the text field on the pop-up window. Press 'Enter.'
33. Type 'copy c:\windows\tmp\system c:\windows\system32\config\system' in the text field on the pop-up window, and then press 'Enter.'
34. Enter 'copy c:\windows\tmp\sam c:\windows\system32\config\sam' (without the quotes) into the text field on the pop-up window and press 'Enter.'
35. Type 'copy c:\windows\tmp\security c:\windows\system32\config\security' in the text field on the pop-up window, and then press 'Enter.'
36. Enter 'copy c:\windows\tmp\default c:\windows\system32\config\default' (without the quotes) into the text field on the pop-up window. Press 'Enter.'
37. Enter 'Exit' without the quotes in the text field. Press the 'Enter' key.
38. Wait as the PC reboots. Enter the administrative password into the text field of the Windows XP Home Edition startup screen. Press the 'OK' button to continue the startup process.
39. Click 'Start.' Select 'Accessories' from the 'All Programs' pop-up window.
40. Click 'System Tools' at the top of the window that appears. Click the 'System Restore' checkbox. Click the 'Restore to a previous RestorePoint' checkbox. Close the window by clicking the red 'X' in the upper right corner. Restart your PC.

How to Stop a C000021 Fatal System Error

Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Off





1. Close the error message window concerning the C000021 fatal system error.
2. Open the Start menu and click on 'Shut Down.'

3. Select 'Restart' from the list of options and click the 'OK' button.
4. Hit the 'F8' key on your keyboard when prompted to on the reboot screen.
5. Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to scroll down and select the 'Last Known Good Configuration' option from the reboot screen, and then hit 'Enter.'
6. Use the arrow keys again to select the operating system that you wish to reboot your computer with, and hit 'Enter' again. The Windows operating system will restart and restore to the last working version, which will eliminate the C000021 fatal error alert.

How to Reinstall NTVDM.exe

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1. Insert your Windows installation CD in the appropriate drive.
2. Open the search feature by clicking 'Start' > 'Search.'

3. Specify the directory to search in by selecting your CD drive, which is 'D:' by default. Search for 'NTVDM.EX_,' 'NTVDMD.DL_' and 'EXPAND.EXE' on the disk.
4. Copy the three files to your hard drive. Click 'Start' and type 'cmd' into the 'Run' box. Click 'OK.'
5. Type 'expand ntvdm.ex_ ntvdm.exe' into the command prompt and press 'Enter.' Type 'expand ntvdmd.dl_ ntvdmd.dll' and press 'Enter.' Close the command prompt.
6. Copy the expanded files into the 'C:\Windows\System32' folder. If Windows prompts you to replace the current files, click 'Yes.'

How to Fix iPod Touch 1601 Error

Tuesday, July 23, 2013 Off





1. Click the 'Start' button.
2. Select 'Control Panel.' The Control Panel opens up in a new window.

3. Click 'Programs.'
4. Click 'Programs and Features.' A list of currently installed programs appears on your screen.
5. Click 'iTunes' from the list of programs.
6. Click 'Uninstall.' According to Apple's website, uninstalling iTunes and reinstalling the latest version will fix the 1601 error.
7. Open your Internet browser and visit apple.com/itunes.
8. Click the blue 'Download iTunes' button in the upper right-hand corner and follow the onscreen directions to download and install the latest version of iTunes. This should prevent future 1601 errors when you restore your iPod Touch.

How to Fix Partition Errors

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1. Double-click 'Computer' on your desktop to open the folder. You may also select 'Computer' from the Windows Start menu.
2. Right-click the C: drive and select 'Properties' from the context menu.

3. Open the 'Tools' tab of the 'Properties' window.
4. Click 'Check Now' to scan your drive for errors. Select the options: 'Automatically fix file system errors' and 'Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors.' This will automatically repair detected errors.
5. Click 'Start' to begin. Once clicking start, you have the option of immediately restarting the computer and performing the repair, or scheduling the repair to run the next time the computer restarts.

How to Fix the Windows 'Limited or No Connectivity' Error Problem

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Windows XP Service Pack 2 Bug
1. Review the following symptoms and determine if you experience any of them after you install the Windows XP Service Pack 2:
You get the error message 'Limited or No Connectivity' when you attempt to connect to your network.
You have a problem connecting to your local area network or to the Internet.
You keep on receiving an error message: 'Acquiring IP Address' message.If you experience these symptoms after installing Windows XP Service Pack 2, then this bug is causing the problem. In this case, go to Step 2; otherwise, skip to Section 3.
2. Download the Microsoft patch (KB884020) from the Microsoft website. Run this update to install it.

3. Create a registry fix by launching Notepad and typing: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\IPSec] 'AssumeUDPEncapsulationContextOnSendRule\'=dword:00000002Save the file as FixReg.reg to your desktop. Double-click the saved file to install it into your registry. Restart your computer and the error message will likely be gone. If you still see the error message, follow the steps in Section 2.
If Your Connection Works But You Still Get the Error Message
4. Navigate to the 'Start' button and select the 'Control Panel.'
5. Double-click on the 'Network Connections' icon. Right-click the 'Local Area Connection' icon and select 'Properties' from the popup menu.
6. Click on the 'General' tab. Uncheck the option that is labeled 'Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity.' Click 'OK.'
If the Patch Doesn't Fix the ' Limited or No Connectivity' Problem
7. Check your DSL router for any malfunctions. Re-configure or power cycle your router.
8. Check your computer's network card configurations and network cabling to ensure that the problem does not lie here.
9. Check your firewall to determine whether it is blocking you from connecting to the network or to the Internet. Disable the firewall and attempt connecting to the network or Internet while with the firewall is disabled. If the firewall is causing connection problems, then reset or uninstall and re-install the firewall.
10. Reduce your connection speed to 10 Mbps and test this to determine if it fixes the problem. To do so, navigate to the 'Start' menu and select the 'Control Panel,' 'System' and 'Device Manager.' Review the properties of your network card. Click the 'Advanced tab.' Locate the 'Link Speed and Duplex' section. Change the settings from 'Auto Detect' to '10Mbps/Full Duplex.'

How to Fix ACM Driver Errors

Monday, July 22, 2013 Off





Reinstalling Your ACM Driver
1. Log in to your computer as an administrator from the 'Welcome' screen when you turn your computer on.
2. Click on your 'Start' menu and then right-click on the 'My Computer' icon. Click the 'Manage' button in the menu and then click on the 'Device Manager' icon under the 'System Tools' icon.

3. Click on the ' ' sign in the 'Sound, video and game controllers' section. Right-click your 'ACM' driver and then click the 'Uninstall' tab in the menu that appears.
4. Click the 'OK' button in the window that follows and then click the 'Restart' button when you are prompted.
5. Wait for the computer to restart. As the computer reboots, it will reinstall your driver for you automatically.
Upgrading Your ACM Driver
6. Log in to your computer as an administrator from the 'Welcome' screen when you turn your computer on. Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless network or an Ethernet cable.
7. Click on your 'Start' menu and then right-click on the 'My Computer' icon. Click the 'Manage' button in the menu and then click on the 'Device Manager' icon under the 'System Tools' icon.
8. Click on the ' ' sign in the 'Sound, video and game controllers' section. Right-click your 'ACM' driver and then click the 'Upgrade Driver' tab in the menu that appears.
9. Wait for the system to scan the Internet for an updated ACM driver. Click on the ACM driver when it appears in the software window. Click 'Install Update.'
10. Restart your computer when the install has finished for the update to take effect.
Roll Back Your ACM Driver
11. Log in to your computer as an administrator from the 'Welcome' screen when you turn your computer on.
12. Click on your 'Start' menu and then right-click on the 'My Computer' icon. Click the 'Manage' button in the menu and then click on the 'Device Manager' icon under the 'System Tools' icon.
13. Click on the ' ' sign in the 'Sound, video and game controllers' section. Right-click your 'ACM' driver and then click the 'Properties' tab in the menu that appears.
14. Click the 'Roll Back Driver' option. Click the 'Yes' button and then click the 'Close' button.
15. Restart your system when you are prompted.

How to Disable Windows Chkdsk

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Disable Chkdsk in Windows ME
1. Back up your Windows registry with Windows backup software or a disk image application. Because making changes to the Windows registry can be dangerous, it is important to have a backup.
2. Click on the Windows 'Start' menu, and choose 'Run.'

3. Run the Windows registry editor. Type 'regedt32.exe' and click on OK. The registry editor will open.
4. Find the menu on the left of the registry editor, and then click on the plus sign next to 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.' This opens up a submenu.
5. Click on the 'System' submenu, then 'CurrectControlSet,' then 'Control' and then 'FileSystem.' The file system options will display in the right window.
6. Double-click 'DisableScandiskOnBoot.' Find the 'Value Data' field in the window that comes up. The number 0 will be in the field.
7. Change the number 0 to a 1, and click 'OK.'
8. Reboot Windows to make the change take effect.
Disable Chkdsk in Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7
9. Click on the Windows 'Start' menu, and choose 'Run.'
10. Run the Windows registry editor. Type 'regedt32.exe' and click on OK. The registry editor will open.
11. Find the menu on the left of the registry editor, and then click on the plus sign next to 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.' This opens up a submenu.
12. Click on the 'System' submenu, then 'CurrectControlSet,' then 'Control' and then 'System Manager.' The system manager options will display in the right window.
13. Double-click on 'BootExecute.' Find the 'Value Data' field in the window that comes up. Type 'autocheck autochk *' in the field and hit 'OK.'
14. Reboot Windows to make the change take effect.

How to Remove Blue Screen Error

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Reinstalling Display Drivers
1. Turn your computer off, then power it on. Press 'F8' when the computer powers on. Keep pressing 'F8' until the boot menu appears. On this menu, there will be options to boot Windows normally or in Safe Mode.
2. Select the 'Safe Mode' option from the list to boot the computer in Safe Mode. Click 'Yes' on the Safe Mode window that appears. You are now able to work in Safe Mode.

3. Click on the 'Start' menu and right-click on the 'My Computer' icon. Select the 'Properties' option.
4. Click the 'Hardware' tab in the System Properties window that appears. Select 'Device Manager.' Right-click on the 'Display Adapter' and click 'Uninstall.' Windows will prompt you to reinstall the driver. Select it from its location on your computer. When it is finished reinstalling, Windows will prompt you to restart the computer. Do so. When your computer restarts, it is possible that reinstalling the drivers will have fixed the problem and the blue screen will not appear. If the blue screen does appear, proceed to the next section.
Identifying Corrupt Files
5. Note the name of the file that caused the blue screen. If the blue screen reappears after reinstalling your display drivers, it is because the blue screen crash was caused by a specific file. The new blue screen will display 'The problem seems to be caused by the following file' and then list a file name. Write the name of the file down.
6. Turn your computer off and then on again. Press 'F8' until the boot menu appears. Select 'Safe Mode' from the list.
7. Click on the 'Start' menu and select the 'Search' option. Select the 'All Files and Folders' option in the search window and click 'More Advanced Options.' Check the box next to 'Search Hidden Files and Folders.'
8. Type the file name into the search bar and click the 'Search' button. When the file appears in the search results, right-click it and select 'Open Containing Folder.' This will bring you to the location of the corrupt file on your hard drive. Right-click on the file and select the 'Delete' option. Open the Recycle Bin, find the file you just deleted and right-click on it. Select the 'Delete' option.
9. Restart your computer. Once the corrupt file has been completely deleted, the blue screen crash will not appear, and your computer will boot normally.

How to Fix Windows Virtual Memory

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1. Click on the Start button and then go into the Control Panel. Double-click on the System icon and then look under the Computer section on the General tab to see the amount of memory currently installed.
2. Click the ldquo;Advanced system settingsrdquo; option that is in the left pane. Go to the Advanced tab and then click the ldquo;Settingsrdquo; options under the Performance section.

3. Go to the Advanced tab and then click the ldquo;Changerdquo; option under the Virtual Memory section.
4. Uncheck the ldquo;Automatically manage paging file size for all drivesrdquo; box at the top of the window.
5. Select ldquo;C:rdquo; that is listed under the Drive [Volume Label] column. The virtual memory file is located on the C drive.
6. Select the ldquo;Custom Sizerdquo; option and then type in the new ldquo;Initial Sizerdquo; or ldquo;Maximum Sizerdquo; in the text box and then click the ldquo;Setrdquo; button to save the change.
7. Click the ldquo;OKrdquo; button to close the Virtual Memory window.

My eMachine Won't Boot

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Change BIOS Boot Order
1. Turn on the eMachines computer.
2. Look at the first screen that displays when you turn on the computer. Right below the eMachines logo, you will see a message that indicates the keyboard key used to enter the BIOS setup. In many cases, this will be the 'F2' key.

3. Press the indicated key to access the BIOS. Use the 'Arrow' keys on your keyboard to select 'Advanced BIOS Features' and press the 'Enter' key.
4. Highlight 'First Boot Device' by using your arrow keys. Use the 'Page Up' key to cycle through the available options and choose 'CDROM.'
5. Highlight 'Second Boot Device' by using your arrow keys. Use the 'Page up' key to cycle through the available options and choose 'HDD.'
6. Press the 'F10' key. This loads a Save and Exit dialog. Press the 'Y' key to save your changes and close the BIOS.
Windows Vista and 7 Boot-Related Errors
7. Turn on your computer and insert the Windows installation disc into your DVD drive.
8. Press any key on your keyboard when prompted to do so to boot from the disc.
9. Select your language preference on the Install Windows screen and click the 'Next' button at the bottom.
10. Click the 'Repair your computer' link at the bottom of the Install Now screen. This loads a System Recovery Options dialog window.
11. Click the 'Next' button at the bottom. This loads a list of recovery options in a dialog box.
12. Double-click 'Startup Repair' to initiate the repair process. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process and remove the disc from your drive when completed.
Windows XP Boot-Related Errors
13. Turn on your computer and insert the Windows XP installation disc into the CD\DVD drive.
14. Press any key on your keyboard when prompted to do so to boot from the disc.
15. Press the 'Enter' key on your keyboard once the Welcome to Setup screen appears.
16. Press the 'F8' key on the Windows XP Licensing Agreement screen. This takes you to a Windows XP Setup screen.
17. Press the 'R' key on your keyboard to initiate the Windows XP repair process. Follow the on-screen instructions and remove the disc when the repair has completed.

How to Remove Sysfader.EXE

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1. Open Windows Task Manager by pressing 'Ctrl Alt Delete.' Click the 'Processes' tab and select 'Sysfader.exe.' Then click 'End Process.' You may need to end several 'Sysfader.exe' processes if a lot are running.
2. Open Internet Explorer by double-clicking the 'Internet Explorer' icon on your desktop.

3. Go to 'Tools' in Internet Explorer and then click 'Internet Options.' A box with Internet Options will now appear.
4. Click the 'Advanced Tab,' which is the tab to the furthest right of the box.
5. Uncheck the box next to 'Enable Page Transitions.' Click 'Apply' and then 'OK.'
6. Right-click your Desktop and select 'Properties.'
7. Click the 'Display Properties' tab and then click the 'Appearance' button. Click 'Effects.'
8. Uncheck the box next to 'Page transition effects for menus' and click 'Apply' and then 'OK.' Sysfader.exe will now be gone from your computer.

How to Fix a Not Enough Free Disk Space Error

Sunday, July 21, 2013 Off





1. Uninstall programs that you no longer use anymore. From the Control Panel (in the Start menu), open a program called 'Programs and Features.' This will show you every program that is installed on your computer. Go through this list, find programs that you no longer use and uninstall them using the 'Remove' button at the top of the window.
2. Delete any media files you no longer use as they take up a lot of room on your hard drive. Go through your media file collection and delete anything you no longer listen to or watch. Or, you could back all this content up onto an external hard drive or USB flash drive. This will get everything off of your main hard drive, freeing up as much space as possible.

3. Compress your 'C' drive. Open the 'Computer' folder (in the Start menu) and right-click your 'C' drive icon. In the 'Properties' window for this drive, check the 'Compress' option and click 'Apply.' This will compress all the files contained on the drive, freeing up as much space as possible and ensuring that you don't see the not enough disk space error for the foreseeable future.

How to Increase Microsoft Access Max Locks

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Increase MaxLocks Permanently in Registry
1. Click 'Start,' then type 'regedit' (without quotes) in the search box. Press the 'Enter' key.
2. Click the 'Computer' link in the left windowpane. Navigate to the 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Jet\4.0\Engines\Jet 4.0' value entry' if running Access versions 97, 2000, 2002 or 2003. If Running Access 2007 or 2010, navigate to the 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Access Connectivity Engine\Engines\ACE' entry.

3. Double-click the 'MaxLocksPerFile' entry on the right side of the window. Change the number in the 'Value Data' field to a higher value, and then click 'OK.' By default, Windows uses a 'MaxFileLocksPerFile' value of 9500. Change the value sufficient to handle the maximum number of rows in the largest data table. Leave room for growth in the database as well. For example, if the largest table in your database has 100,000 records, set the value to at least 200,000 to accommodate new data entry.
4. Close the Registry Editor.
Change Max Locks Temporarily in Code
5. Launch Microsoft Access and open the database causing the Max Lock errors.
6. Click 'Database Tools' on the menu or ribbon bar, then the 'Visual Basic' button. The Visual Basic for Applications window opens.
7. Right-click the name of the database in the 'Project' pane. Click 'Insert,' then 'Module' on the pop-up menu.
8. Enter the following code under the 'Option Compare Database' label:DAO.DBEngine.SetOption dbmaxlocksperfile,200000Change '200000' to the desired number of Max Locks, and then save your work. Access increases the number of max file locks to the value you entered. Once you exit your application, the setting reverts to the original value in the registry.

How to Get Rid of Rundll Errors

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1. Take notice of the rundll error file name. Type the dll into the search box at www.processlibrary.com to determine if it is indeed a trojan virus or spyware.
2. Locate and stop the rundll process from running. Click on the Start Menu, then Run and type services.msc in the box and press enter. Find the rundll error in the list and stop it.

3. Run a registry cleaner on the computer to remove any infections. Reboot the PC afterward.
4. Update the currently installed anti-virus software on your computer. Run the anti-virus software, removing any infections. Reboot the PC afterward.
5. Update the currently installed anti-spyware software on the computer. Run the anti-spyware software, removing any infections. Reboot the PC afterward.

How to Fix the \Windows\System32\Config\System Error Message From the Restore Disk

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Change Boot Settings
1. Insert the restore disc, and restart the computer.
2. Press the button required to access your BIOS setup. Most computers show a 'Press X to enter BIOS' on the screen immediately after starting the computer. Press 'X.'

3. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the 'Advanced Boot Options' or 'Boot' menu.
4. Select the 'CD/DVD drive' as the first boot device and the 'Hard disk' as the second boot device.
5. Save and exit the BIOS.
Run Recovery Console
6. Press any key to boot from your restore disc.
7. Press 'R' when you reach the 'Welcome to Setup' screen.
8. Press the 'Enter' button to select your damaged Windows XP installation.
9. Type your 'Administrator password' if applicable. Leave blank if you have not set an administrator password. Press 'Enter.'
10. Type the following lines in the 'Recovery Console' or MS-DOS prompt. Press 'Enter' after typing each line.md tmpcopy c:\windows\system32\config\system c:\windows\tmp\system.bakcopy c:\windows\system32\config\software c:\windows\tmp\software.bakcopy c:\windows\system32\config\sam c:\windows\tmp\sam.bakcopy c:\windows\system32\config\security c:\windows\tmp\security.bakcopy c:\windows\system32\config\default c:\windows\tmp\default.bakdelete c:\windows\system32\config\systemdelete c:\windows\system32\config\softwaredelete c:\windows\system32\config\samdelete c:\windows\system32\config\securitydelete c:\windows\system32\config\defaultcopy c:\windows\repair\system c:\windows\system32\config\systemcopy c:\windows\repair\software c:\windows\system32\config\softwarecopy c:\windows\repair\sam c:\windows\system32\config\samcopy c:\windows\repair\security c:\windows\system32\config\securitycopy c:\windows\repair\default c:\windows\system32\config\default
11. Remove the restore disc from the drive. Type 'exit' (without quotes), and press 'Enter.'
Copy Files in Safe Mode
12. Press the 'F8' key once the computer restarts.
13. Use the arrow keys to highlight 'Safe Mode.' Press 'Enter.'
14. Right-click the 'Start' button, and click 'Explore.'
15. Click 'Tools' in the menu bar, then click 'Folder options.'
16. Click the 'View' tab.
17. Scroll down to the 'Hidden files and folders' header. Click the radial button to the left of 'Show hidden files and folders.' Click the box next to 'Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)' to remove the check. Click 'Yes,' 'Apply' and 'OK.'
18. Find and double-click your 'C:\' drive in the left column of Windows Explorer.
19. Find and double-click the 'System Volume Information' folder in the left column.
20. Click on 'View' in the menu bar, then select 'Details.'
21. Examine the 'Date modified' field in the right column of the Windows Explorer window. Double-click a folder with a date modified prior to experiencing computer problems. Continue opening sub-folders until you locate a 'Snapshot' folder.
22. Copy and paste the following files into the 'C:\Windows\Tmp' folder.REGISTRY_USER_.DEFAULTREGISTRY_MACHINE_SECURITYREGISTRY_MACHINE_SOFTWAREREGISTRY_MACHINE_SYSTEMREGISTRY_MACHINE_SAM
23. Click on the 'C:\Windows\Tmp' folder in the left column of the Windows Explorer window.
24. Rename the files you just copied and pasted according to the following format. Click once on the file, then press the 'F2' button to rename.Change _REGISTRY_USER_.DEFAULT to DEFAULTChange _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SECURITY to SECURITYChange _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SOFTWARE to SOFTWAREChange _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SYSTEM to SYSTEMChange _REGISTRY_MACHINE_SAM to SAM
25. Reinsert your restore disc, and restart the computer.
Overwrite Files in the Recovery Console
26. Press any key to boot from disc.
27. Press 'R' at the 'Welcome to Setup' screen.
28. Type the following lines into the Recovery Console or MS-DOS prompt. Press 'Enter' after typing each line.del c:\windows\system32\config\samdel c:\windows\system32\config\securitydel c:\windows\system32\config\softwaredel c:\windows\system32\config\defaultdel c:\windows\system32\config\systemcopy c:\windows\tmp\software c:\windows\system32\config\softwarecopy c:\windows\tmp\system c:\windows\system32\config\systemcopy c:\windows\tmp\sam c:\windows\system32\config\samcopy c:\windows\tmp\security c:\windows\system32\config\securitycopy c:\windows\tmp\default c:\windows\system32\config\default
29. Remove the restore disc. Type 'exit' (without quotes), then press 'Enter.'
Restore to the Previous Point
30. Click 'Start,' 'All Programs,' 'Accessories,' 'System Tools' and 'System Restore' once you reach the desktop.
31. Click 'Restore to a previous Restore Point.' Click 'Next.'
32. Highlight the system restore point if it is not currently selected. Click 'Next.'
33. Allow the computer to reboot. Press 'OK' once you return to the desktop.

Windows 7: How to Disable Windows Defender in the Registry

Saturday, July 20, 2013 Off





1. Open Registry Editor by clicking 'Start,' typing 'regedit' into the 'Search' box at the bottom of the Start menu and pressing 'Enter.'
2. Click 'Yes' in the User Account Control confirmation window, if it appears.

3. Click the expansion box to the left of the 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE,' 'SOFTWARE,' 'Policies' and 'Microsoft' folders on the left side of the Registry Editor program window.
4. Scroll down and click the 'Windows Defender' folder beneath 'Microsoft.'
5. Select the 'DisableAntiSpyware' value by clicking it on the right side of the program window.
6. Click 'Edit' in the menu in the upper-left corner of the program window and then click 'Permissions.'
7. Click the 'Advanced' button in the 'Permissions' window.
8. Click the 'Owner' tab at the top of the 'Advanced Security Settings' window.
9. Select 'Administrators' in the 'Change Owner To:' box and then click 'OK.'
10. Select 'Administrators' in the 'Group or User Names' list.
11. Click to select the check box under 'Allow' to the right of 'Full Control' and then click 'OK.'
12. Double-click the 'DisableAntiSpyware' value.
13. Type '1' into the 'Value Data' box.
14. Click 'OK.'

How to Fix Errors 1316 1603

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Uninstalling The HP Software
1. Disconnect the USB cable from your printer and computer. Turn the printer on. Go to the 'HP' website (see Resources) and type your product number into the field.
2. Click the 'Next' button and select your operating system from the menu. Click the 'Next' button. Click the ' ' sign next to the 'Driver' icon, then click on the driver for your product.

3. Click the 'Download' button, then click the 'Save' button. Save the software to your desktop. Double-click on the software package once it has downloaded to your system.
4. Click the 'Start' button on your desktop, then click the 'Search' field. Type 'uninstall_L3' and click the 'Search' button.
5. Double-click on the 'Uninstall_L3.bat' file. Wait for the program to uninstall your software.
Register The Windows Installer
6. Click the 'Start' button, then click he 'Run' button.
7. Type 'msiexec / unreg' into the field. Click the 'OK' button.
8. Click the 'Start' button, then click the 'Run' button.
9. Type 'msiexec / regserver.' Click the 'OK' button.
10. Wait for the process to complete.
Reinstall The HP Software
11. Disconnect the USB cable from your printer and computer. Turn the printer on. Go to the 'HP' website (see Resources) and type your product number into the field.
12. Click the 'Next' button. Select your operating system from the menu. Click the 'Next' button. Click on the ' ' sign next to the 'Driver' icon, then click on the driver for your product.
13. Click the 'Download' button, then click the 'Save' button. Save the software to your desktop. Double-click on the software package once it has downloaded to your system.
14. Double-click on the 'Install' program in the software package.
15. Follow the prompts until the software has been reinstalled on your computer.

I Am Unable to Connect to the Wireless Connection: I Keep Getting a DNS Error

Friday, July 19, 2013 Off





1. Click the 'Start' button in the lower left corner of the Windows 7 PC desktop, then click the 'Search' box. Type 'ncpa.cpl' and press the 'Enter' key. The 'Network Connections' window will appear.
2. Right-click on the wireless network connection icon and click 'Properties' in the menu that appears. Select 'Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4)' from the list of protocols, then click the 'Properties' button.

3. Select the 'Use the following DNS server addresses' radio button. Type '208.67.222.222' in the 'Preferred DNS server' field, then type '208.67.220.220' in the 'Alternate DNS server' field. Click the 'OK' button to save the settings.
4. Click the 'OK' button in the 'Local Area Connection Properties' button to complete the configuration, then reboot the computer and connect to the wireless network and Internet.

How to Fix Windows PC Errors

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Update Windows
1. Click on the 'Start' menu and then click on 'All Programs' and 'Windows Update.' Alternatively, you can type 'Windows Update' into the Search Programs and Files box and press 'Enter.'
2. Click on 'Check For Updates' in the left pane of the Windows Update window.

3. Click on 'Install Updates.' Windows will automatically install any available updates. Windows updates include the latest bug fixes for Microsoft Windows and in most cases installing the updates will fix any errors that you are experiencing.
Run Microsoft Fix It
4. Go to the Microsoft Fix It homepage (see 'Resource').
5. Click 'About Fix It' in the left pane of the Microsoft Fix It homepage.
6. Scroll the list of PC errors and problems and click the 'Microsoft Fix It' icon next to the error that best describes the error that you are experiencing.
7. Click 'Run Now' and then 'Continue.' The Microsoft Fix It application will scan your computer, detect any errors and then automatically fix the errors. If the Microsoft Fix It application cannot fix the errors, it will provide you with additional resources.

How to Deactivate the Kernel Debugger

Thursday, July 18, 2013 Off





Manually Remove Kernel Debugger
1. Click the 'Start' button, and then select 'Run'. Type 'regedit' in the text box and press the 'Enter' key. This will open the Windows Registry Editor.
2. Click the 'plus' ( ) sign next to 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE' to expand the folder list. Click the 'plus' sign next to the 'Software' folder, the 'Microsoft' folder, the 'Windows NT' folder and the 'CurrentVersion' folder.

3. Click the 'AeDebug' folder to view its contents. Right-click 'Auto' and select 'Properties' from the contextual menu.
4. Type '0' in the 'Value data' text box and click the 'OK' button to save the change.
5. Click the 'File' drop down and select 'Exit' to close the Windows Registry Editor.
Microsoft Fix-It
6. Click the link in Resources Microsoft Fix it 50058. Click the 'Save File' button and save the file to your desktop.
7. Double-click the 'MicrosoftFixit50058.msi' file to run the utility.
8. Put a check in the box for 'I agree' and then click the 'Next' button to run the utility.
9. Click the 'Close' button to close the Fix it window.

How to Fix the Application Error 17235

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Open the 'Start' menu on your desktop by clicking on the Windows icon located at the lower left corner of your screen. Click on the 'Control Panel' button and wait for a new window to appear. Scroll through the Control Panel options and double click the icon labeled as 'Programs and Features.'
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Click on the 'Name' button underneath the 'Organize' heading to alphabetically arrange the list of all the programs installed on your computer's hard drive. Locate the name of the program that is giving you the 'Application Error 17235' message in the list of installed programs. Click on the program name, then click on the 'Uninstall' button at the top of the window.

3. Wait for the program to finish uninstalling from your computer's hard drive, then close the Programs and Features window. Insert the installation disc for the program you deleted. Follow the instructions that will pop up on the screen to reinstall the program. Restart the computer as soon as the installation wizard prompts you to do so.
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Attempt to use the program to see if the 'Application Error 17235' message still occurs. Close the program and click on the 'Start' menu and return to the Control Panel. Double click the 'Device Manager' icon. Click on the 'Continue' button if your operating system brings up a new window asking for your permission to open the Device Manager menu.
5. Find the entry in the menu screen that is labeled as 'DVD/CD-ROM Drives.' Click on the plus sign to the left of the entry to bring up a new list of options. Find the name of your DVD drive and right click on it. Click on 'Update Driver' from the menu that will pop up. Wait for the newest version of the driver to finish installing, then restart your computer. Open the program that was giving you the error message and attempt to use it again.

How to Remove 'Unable to Complete Genuine Windows Validation'

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Off





How to Remove the Genuine Windows Validation Error
1. Go to the 'Start' menu on your desktop and select the 'Run' option. From there, type 'cmd' in the Run box and press 'OK.' This will take you to the computer administrator panel.
2. Look for the blinking cursor and type in 'regsvr32 softpub.dll' and then press 'Enter.' You will see a message saying 'DllRegisterServer in Softpub.dll succeeded.' Close out of the administrator tool.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to get rid of the remaining .dll files. Once you make it to Step 2, instead of typing in 'regsvr32 softpub.dll', you'll type in each of the following .dll file names one at a time, being sure to close out of the administrator tool after each time:'regsvr32 Dssenh.dll''regsvr32 Slbcsp.dll''regsvr32 wintrust.dll''regsvr32 Cryptdlg.dll'''regsvr32 Rsaenh.dll''regsvr32 Mssip32.dll''regsvr32 Initpki.dll''regsvr32 Sccbase.dll''regsvr32 Gpkcsp.dll'
4. Finish typing in the file names administrator tool, and then close out of the tool and restart Windows. Your Genuine Windows Validation error should be cleared up.

How to Stop Script Error Messages

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 Off





1. Open the Internet Explorer browser from your desktop. Click on the 'Tools' button located on the menu bar toward the top of the Internet Explorer window.
2. Select 'Internet Options' from the drop-down menu that appears. Click the 'Advanced' tab toward the top of the 'Internet Options' window that opens.

3. Locate the white box next to the text that reads 'Display a notification about every script error' and click in it to remove the check mark. Click the 'OK' button at the bottom of the window.
4. Restart Internet Explorer and your change of settings will take effect. Script error messages will stop popping up, and you will no longer be notified of these errors on web pages that you visit.

How to Get Rid of the 'Registry Corrupted' Error Message

Monday, July 15, 2013 Off





1. Clean up the registry. The best way to fix genuine registry errors is to install registry cleaning software. People who are technically inexperienced may inadvertently harm their computer if they attempt to fix registry errors themselves. Free and commercial registry programs are available, although most free programs only scan for and diagnose registry errors and you might have to pay to have them fixed. Registry cleaning programs will scan your computer and remove problems such as corrupted files, uninstalled software fragments, orphaned shortcuts.
2. Install anti-spyware and anti-virus software to scan your computer for malware. This is the best way to detect and remove bogus programs. A fake registry message is generated by malicious programs that bombard computer users with messages saying their registry is corrupted. These programs redirect users to a website where they are asked to pay to have the registry errors fixed. They are usually vague about the type of registry problems apparently detected. These are not genuine registry cleaning programs and users should not pay any money or give credit card or bank account numbers to such websites.

3. Check for software problems. Registry problems sometimes occur after installing or removing software. Newly installed software can cause conflicts that interfere with the registry. DVD software, for example, may conflict with previously installed drivers. Uninstalled software remnants can corrupt the registry and slow down your computer. Try reinstalling software that you suspect might be causing a problem. Using your computer's system restore utility to restore the computer to a time before the software was installed might fix registry problems.

How to Fix the Msfeedssync.exe Application Error

Sunday, July 14, 2013 Off





1. Click the Windows 'Start' button.
2. Click 'Control Panel.'

3. Locate 'Internet Options' and double-click it.
4. Click the 'Content' tab in the dialog prompt.
5. Find the 'Settings' button under 'Feeds' and click it.
6. Remove the check mark from the 'Automatically check feeds for updates' option.
7. Click 'OK' to save recent changes. This should fix the Msfeedssync.exe error.

How to Fix Runtime Error 2147467259

Saturday, July 13, 2013 Off





1. Open up your Visual Basic project, and insert the following line in the top of the function that calls 'SetFocus:' On Error GoTo FocusErr.
2. Create a label at the bottom of the function, writing the following:FocusDone:Exit Function

3. Create another label below 'FocusDone,' writing the following:FocusErr:If Err.Number = -2147467259 ThenResumeEndIf.This makes your application resume on that error, retrying the 'SetFocus' call until the control actually appears. Save your project, and build it using the 'Tools' menu in your application.

How to Fix Unmountable Boot Volume

Friday, July 12, 2013 Off





Diagnosing a Hardware Problem
1. Shut your computer down and open the case according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Examine the data (flat) cable going into the back of the drive. This cable should have 80 internal wires, which can be counted by running a finger across the cable. If the cable has 40 wires, it needs to be replaced with an 80-wire cable, which can be purchased from any computer store.If you have a Serial ATA hard drive, skip this step.
2. Close your computer's case. Turn on your computer. On the initial screen displayed when the computer is turned on, you should see instructions to hit a key (usually the 'Delete' or one of the 'F' keys) to enter motherboard setup. Tap this key until the setup menu appears.

3. Look for an option in the motherboard setup utility labeled 'Fail Safe' or 'Safe Default.' This will disable any special options that your motherboard may be using to maximize the speed of your hard drive. Save and exit the setup utility and allow your computer to restart. If Windows boots successfully, there is an issue with your hard drive. Contact the hard drive's manufacturer for further assistance. If you continue to have a problem, use the setup utility to revert your motherboard to the previous configuration and continue to the next step.
Repairing a Damaged Boot Sector (Windows XP)
4. Turn your computer on with the Windows XP disc inserted into the drive. As the disc is starting up, you will see a message telling you to hit the 'R' key to load the Windows Recovery Console. Hit 'R.' You may need to enter the administrator password for your computer. After this, the command prompt will load. You will see a monochrome screen with a blinking cursor.
5. Type 'chkdsk /r' without the quotation marks and hit the 'Enter' key. This process will scan your hard drive for physical errors and attempt to repair them. It may take some time to complete.
6. Type 'fixboot' and hit 'Enter' after the scanning process is complete. Hit 'Y' to confirm the process. This will replace the hard drive's damaged boot sector. Restart your computer, and Windows should load.
Repairing a Damaged Boot Sector (Windows Vista or 7)
7. Restart your computer with the Windows Vista or 7 disc inserted. You may need to enter basic information such as the local language and time before you are presented with a menu. Click 'Repair your computer.'
8. Select the Windows installation to be repaired if you have multiple versions of Windows installed on the same computer. Click 'Next.' In the next screen, click 'Command Prompt.' This will bring you to a monochrome screen with a blinking cursor.
9. Type 'bootrec.exe /fixboot' without the quotation marks. This process will replace the hard drive's damaged boot sector. Restart your computer, and Windows should load.

How to Configure a Windows Installer Error

Thursday, July 11, 2013 Off





1. Open the command prompt on your computer by choosing the 'Start' and 'Run' menu options.
2. Enter the command, 'msiexec/unreg' in the 'Open' text field followed by the 'Enter' key. This will unregister the Windows Installer on your computer.

3. Re-register the Windows Installer by selecting the 'Start' and 'Run' menu options. Enter the 'msiexec/regserver' command in the 'Open' text field, then press the 'Enter' button.
4. Upgrade the Windows Installer application version on your computer if the previous steps did not eliminate the error. The updated application is available through the Microsoft resources download site listed in the resources below.
5. Verify the Windows Installer service is enabled on your machine. To do so, select the 'Start' and 'Run' menu options and enter 'services.msc' in the 'Open' text field followed by the 'Enter' button.
6. Double-click the 'Windows Installer' service, and if the field beside 'Startup Type:' is set to 'disabled,' change the setting to 'enabled' by selecting the value from the drop-down menu box next to the field.
7. Re-download the third-party application you are trying to install to ensure the download file is not corrupted.

How to System Restore a Netbook

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1. Power on the netbook and log into the Windows operating system using an administrator username and password. After you log in, click the Windows 'Start' button. Type 'system restore' to start the wizard and press 'Enter.'
2. Click 'Choose a Different Restore Point' on the first wizard window. This option lets you choose a date in time to when you want to roll back the changes. Click 'Next' to move to the next option window.

3. Click a restore point to which you want to roll back your netbook changes. Each restore point is listed with a date and time. After you make your choice, click 'Next.'
4. Click 'Finish' to apply the system restore. Overwriting the registry settings only takes a few seconds. After the system restore completes, reboot your computer to complete the changes.

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