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How to Fix Apple Error 2131 (burning a Disc Failure On Itunes)

Tuesday, August 27, 2013 Off





Update Driver
1. Click 'Start,' then select 'Control Panel.'
2. Click 'System and Security,' then click 'Device Manager' under the 'System' heading.

3. Click the small arrow next to 'DVD/CD-ROM Drives' and right-click on the CD burner.
4. Select 'Properties' from the pop-up menu, then click the 'Driver' tab. Click the 'Update Driver' button. The Update Driver Software window opens.
5. Click 'Search Automatically for Updated Driver Software.' Windows searches the Internet for an updated version of the CD burner's driver, then automatically installs it.
Update Firmware
6. Launch a Web browser and go to the support section of your computer manufacturer's website.
7. Use the search options to locate the model of your computer. Click the 'Software,' 'Downloads' or 'Firmware' section. Alternatively, you can select the 'Downloads,' 'Drivers and Downloads' or 'Software Downloads' tab on the Support page if applicable.
8. Select the option to update the firmware for your computer's CD burner. Click the 'Download' button and save the file to your computer.
9. Double-click the file, then follow the instructions from the Firmware installation wizard to update the CD burner's firmware. Click 'Finish' after the wizard updates the firmware.

How to Disable Certificate Authentication

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1. Double-click the icon for Internet Explorer to open the program.
2. Click the 'Tools' drop down and select 'Internet Options' at the bottom. This opens the 'Internet Options' window.

3. Go to the 'Security' tab and verify that 'Internet' is selected under 'Select a Web content zone to specify its security settings.' Click the 'Custom Level' icon and scroll down to the 'Miscellaneous' section.
4. Select 'Enable' for 'Don't prompt for client certificate when no certificates or only one certificate exists.' Click the 'OK' button to save the change.
5. Go to the 'Advanced' tab scroll down to the 'Security' section.
6. Uncheck the box for 'Warn about certificate address mismatch.' Click the 'Apply' button to save the change
7. Click the 'OK' button to close the Internet Options window.

How to Fix Error 1722

Monday, August 26, 2013 Off





1. Follow the link to the provided Microsoft support page (see Resources).
2. Click 'Download the Software Licensing System Reset Tool package now.' A new window will appear, asking if you'd like to save the file. Click 'Save File.'

3. Select the icon title 'Mskbr928080.exe.' It will be located in a pop-up window titled 'Downloads.'
4. Click 'OK' and 'Run.' This will bring up the license agreement. Select 'I agree.' The installation will now take place. When it is completed, another will appear, asking you to unzip the software. Click 'Unzip,' and the file will now be placed in its appropriate spot.
5. Try to install Microsoft Windows Flight Simulator X Deluxe or Standard. It should work smoothly now without any errors

How to Fix AIOC.exe Errors on a Lexmark Printer in Windows Vista

Sunday, August 25, 2013 Off





1. Click the Windows “Start” button and double-click on “Computer.” Double click on the “C:” drive and then click on the “Program Files” directory. Click on the 'Lexmark' subdirectory – the name will vary depending on your printer model number.
2. Find the “aioc_app.ini” file and right-click on it. Click “Cut” from the context menu and then right-click on another directory such as “Documents.” Click “Paste” to move the selected file to a different location.

3. Click the “Start” button. Click “Programs.” Locate and click on the “Lexmark All-in-One Center” icon. The software should load without reporting the AIOC.exe error and all features should be functioning correctly.
4. Right-click on the “aioc_app.ini” file and click “Cut.” Right-click inside the “Lexmark” directory where the file was previously located and click “Paste” to move the file back to the original folder.
5. Start the “Lexmark All-in-One Center” software again to confirm that the issue has been resolved. If not, remove the “aioc_app.ini” file entirely and reboot your computer.

How to Open Windows Firewall 0X80040154

Saturday, August 24, 2013 Off





1. Click 'Start' and click 'Control Panel.'
2. Click 'Programs and Features.'

3. Click 'Zone Alarm' and press 'Uninstall.'
4. Restart your computer when the uninstall is complete.

How to Stop Active Desktop Recovery

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1. Click 'Start' and select 'Run.' Input 'regedit' and press 'Enter.' The Windows registry editor will appear.
2. Navigate through the registry using the ' ' and '-' icons in the left window pane and locate the 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\Components' registry value.

3. Right-click 'DeskHtmlVersion' in the right window pane and select 'Modify.' The 'Edit DWORD Value' dialog box will appear.
4. Enter '0' in the 'Value data' field and click 'OK.' Close the registry editor by clicking 'File' and selecting 'Exit' at the top of the window.
5. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

How to Fix 'Windows Explorer Has Encountered a Problem Needs to Close'

Friday, August 23, 2013 Off





1. Windows 2000/XP: Click on 'Start' and go to 'Run.'Windows Vista/7: Click on 'Start' and click in the 'Search' box.
2. Windows 2000/XP: Type in the 'Run' box, 'SFC.EXE /SCANNOW' (without the quotes) and press 'Enter.'Windows Vista/7: Type in the 'Search' box, 'SFC.EXE /SCANNOW' (without the quotes) and press 'Enter.' Then, right-click on the search result 'SFC.EXE' and select 'Run as administrator.'

3. Allow the program to run. Insert your Windows Installation CD when prompted and push the 'OK' or 'Retry' button.
4. Remove the CD once the repair scan has finished. Then, immediately go to 'WindowsUpdate.com'
5. Download all available updates, and then restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

How to Fix Code 39 on Windows Vista

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Fixing Code 39
1. Select 'Run,' from the 'Accessories' menu, type 'regedit' then click 'OK.' Windows will ask for user permission, click 'Continue.'
2. Click 'Edit' on the menu bar, then click 'Find.' Carefully copy and paste the key below in the 'find what' window, click 'Find Next.' This can take some time. Or find the key manually. It should be the first key in the series, there are several exactly the same.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

3. Check the key to be sure it is the correct one, in the right window pane find the 'Data value' which will read DVD/CD-ROM while the 'Class data' will read CD-ROM.
4. Right-click the key '{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}' and click 'Export.' In the next window name the key 'DVD/CDRom key' and click 'Save.'
5. Right-click on the 'UpperFilters' and select delete; when prompted to confirm delete, select 'Yes.' Repeat this for the 'LowerFilters' key.
6. Close the registry editor and reboot your computer.

How to Fix a Windows System 32 Configuration Problem

Thursday, August 22, 2013 Off





1. Click 'Start,' 'All Programs' and 'Accessories.' Right-click the 'Command Prompt' icon and select 'Run as administrator.' The Command Prompt opens.
2. Type, without the quotation marks, 'chkdsk /p' into the Command Prompt and press 'Enter.' Windows will scan your computer for disk integrity problems, including Windows\System32\Config\System errors, and repair them. This can take several minutes.

3. Restart your computer.

How to Delete the Registry Key for Error Code 39

Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Off





1. Click 'Start' and type 'regedit' in 'Search.' Press 'Enter.'
2. Navigate through the keys in the following order: 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE,' 'SYSTEM,' 'CurrentControlSet,' 'Control,' 'Class,' and '{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}.'

3. Right click the following keys and select 'Delete': 'UpperFilters,' 'LowerFilters,' 'UpperFilters.bak,' 'LowerFilters.bak.'
4. Restart the computer.

How to Fix a GTA IV PC Fatal Error

Monday, August 19, 2013 Off





1. Install the latest update from the Rockstar support site. At the time of publication, the newest patch for 'Grand Theft Auto IV' is Title Update version 1.0.7.0 (English), an approximately 100-megabyte file released in March 2011. The update fixes the specific issues shown on the download page, but it also contains all previously released patches. Some of these address crashing and may eliminate the error altogether.
2. Turn on compatibility mode if you do not have Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Service Pack 3. The game officially supports these two versions of Windows, but will also run with Windows 7 and some earlier versions of the operating system. Right-click the game icon and click 'Properties.' Go to the Compatibility tab and select the check box option 'Run This Program in Compatibility Mode.' Use the drop-down menu to select either Windows XP or Windows Vista.

3. Run Windows Update, and install updates for all other programs necessary to run the game. This includes Adobe Flash Player, Games for Windows Live, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and DirectX. Look for graphic card driver updates at the manufacturer's website -- usually Nvidia, AMD or Intel.
4. Install a genuine, store-bought version of the game. You can find pirated copies of 'Grand Theft Auto IV' all over the Internet, but they still come with a price. They can contain viruses and even bugs not found in an authentic copy. Some errors are introduced intentionally to discourage illegal downloading.

How to Fix an Internet Explorer Runtime Error

Friday, August 16, 2013 Off





1. Open Internet Explorer. Click 'Tools' at the top of IE. Select 'Internet Options' and the Internet Options window will appear. Seven tabs are located at the top of that window. Click the 'Advanced' tab. Once you do, a scroll box will appear in the middle of the window. Scroll down until you see 'Disable script debugging (Internet Explorer)' and 'Disable script debugging (other).' Click on both of these options and a check mark should appear in the boxes next to those options. Then, click 'Apply' at the bottom of the window. Click 'OK' to close the window.
2. Change the security settings in Internet Explorer. Open the Internet Options window in IE once more. This time, click the 'Security' tab. Then, click the 'Default level' button in the middle of the window. Click 'Apply' and then 'OK' when you're done.

3. Check your computer for spyware and adware. Any of these infections could cause you to experience runtime errors while using Internet Explorer. Remember to close Internet Explorer and update your anti-spyware/adware program before you run a scan.
4. Run a separate scan for viruses on your computer. Viruses, like spyware, can cause a 'Runtime Error' message to appear on your screen when you are trying to open a web page with Internet Explorer. Just as in Step 3, you should close IE and then update your anti-virus software before you scan the computer.

How to Fix Errors in Windows XP Software

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1. Remove the last application or hardware installed to determine drivers and system errors. If Windows XP software suddenly engages in an odd behavior not previously experienced, there may be a software or hardware conflict. A certain driver or system file may not be fully compatible with the operating system’s current state, resulting in frequent errors in your system. Write down the error and perform an Internet search on it. If the issue is widely known, there may be an effective solution to fix errors in Windows XP software that can eradicate the source of the problem.
2. Press the “F8” key as your computer is starting up. Select the option “Use the last known configuration that worked” from the Advanced Boot Options screen. This option is used to restore all system settings to the last successful startup session, providing you with a better chance to fix errors in Windows XP. Oftentimes, selecting this option eliminates software-related 'blue screen' errors and other mild installation issues.

3. Select “Safe Mode” to troubleshoot and fix all Windows XP severe problems. Launch Safe Mode by pressing “F8” during startup, and your computer will enter a modified Windows XP session with most networking and performance settings disabled. This is useful in the event that a blue screen error prevents you from successfully accessing Windows XP regularly. Diagnose the issue by accessing the Windows registry, uninstalling previously installed software or making any kind of modification you believe might fix Windows XP. Removing or modifying one setting at a time is best to pin point the exact cause of the problem.
4. Perform a Windows XP System Restore from Safe Mode. If all else fails, launch this handy recovery tool to revert Windows XP to an earlier date when it performed more effectively. This is a convenient way to fix errors in Windows XP software, especially when they have been caused by a program malfunction. Select “Start,” choose “Programs,” click “Accessories,” select “System Tools” and click “System Restore.” Choose the date to which you would like Windows XP to revert to, and allow it several minutes to perform the task.

How to Repair Boot Errors

Monday, August 12, 2013 Off





1. Change the boot sequence so that your PC accesses the CD-ROM drive first during boot-up.
2. Insert the operating system installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. Restart the PC.

3. Select 'Yes' to any prompts that ask you to select the CD-ROM drive as the first drive in the boot-up process.
4. Press 'R' when the 'Welcome to Setup' screen appears to start the Recovery Console.
5. Select the installation you want to access from the Recovery Console if more than one is presented. Multiple options are usually presented if you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot PC.
6. Type the Administrator password and press 'Enter.' If the administrator password is blank, just press 'Enter.'
7. Enter the following at the command prompt: COPY X:\i386\NTLDR C: COPY X:\i386\NTDETECT.COM C:[where X=CD ROM Drive].
8. Remove the CD ROM from the PC. Type 'Exit,' and then press 'Enter.'

How to Stop the 21A Fatal System Error

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1. Click the 'Start' button and then click 'All Programs.'
2. Click the 'Accessories' tab and then right-click on 'Command Prompt.'

3. Choose the 'Run as administrator' tab from the menu that appears and then enter your administrator password into the field that appears.
4. Type 'sfc /scannow' into the Command Prompt and press the 'Enter' key.
5. Wait for the scan to finish and then restart your computer.

How to Fix Silverlight Upgrade Errors on Netflix

Sunday, August 11, 2013 Off





1. Download and launch the Microsoft Silverlight Fixit tool (see either of the links in References). Click 'Next' to move through the troubleshooting wizard to scan for and resolve Silverlight problems.
2. Download and install the latest version of your Web browser software from the developer's website. This process improves compatibility with the newest versions of Netflix and Silverlight; it also replaces any browser files that may have been deleted or damaged.

3. Launch your browser without any plugins or extensions running to see if this solves the problem. Use your browser's built-in add-ons manager to disable extensions, paying particular attention to add-ons related to video playback and streaming that may be interfering with Silverlight's operation.
4. Click 'Control Panel' from the Start menu and choose 'Uninstall a program.' Select Microsoft Silverlight and choose 'Uninstall' to launch the removal process. Restart your computer, load Netflix and begin the Silverlight installation from scratch.
5. Download and install the latest definition files for your anti-virus and anti-spyware programs. This should be enough to ensure the Silverlight upgrade is not being blocked or scanned by a security tool that considers it to be a threat.
6. Empty all of the Netflix-related cookies stored in your browser by visiting the customized URL listed in Resources. This process removes any temporary cached data that may be affecting the Silverlight upgrade process. Restart your browser and attempt the Silverlight upgrade process again.

How to Fix Explorer.Exe Errors

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Deleting Extra Explorer.exe Keys
1. Open the Task Manager by pressing 'Ctrl,' 'Alt' and 'Delete' keys simultaneously. Click on 'File' and select 'New Task (Run)' from the menu. Type 'regedit.exe' into the dialog box. Press 'Enter.'
2. Click on 'Edit' and click on 'Find.' Type 'explorer.exe' into the search box. Press 'Enter.'

3. Delete any appearance of 'explorer.exe' other than in 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\Shell.' Save the changes and restart the computer.
Repairing Explorer.exe
4. Click on the 'Start' menu. Type 'cmd' in the search box. Right-click on the icon at the top of the window and choose 'Run as Administrator.'
5. Type 'sfc /scannow.' in the command prompt window, which initializes a system file checker that scans immediately for issues with Windows critical system files, . according to Microsoft. If explorer.exe is corrupt, the scan will repair it.
6. Restart your computer.

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