System Restore Does not Work, What to Do?

Posted on March 15, 2012 by April

System restore is a helpful and important function in Windows system. It helps to backup the system when any important change is made, so you can get your computer back to previous state if any damage is caused by the change. However, system restore sometimes does not work due to certain errors. Usually when this case happens, many people will desperately reinstall the entire Windows and start from scratch. If you are having this problem and you haven’t done the full reinstallation, read this article and it may help you save a lot of time and energy.

If you are seeing error messsage as below:

System Restore could not access a file.

An unspecified error occurred during System Restore, (0×80070005)

System Restore did not complete successfully. Your computer’s files and settings were not changed.

Please follow below instructions to fix it:

First, disable your antivirus and firewall sofftware.

Anvirus software is always the first to be blamed for failed system restore. It does protect the computer from virus and malware, but it also blocks any action that wants to replace system files. Such action is always what virus wants to do. Unfortunately, to do a system restore, the computer has to replace all current system files with old versions so to get the system back to previous state. So, make sure to turn off your antivirus and firewall before you do that.

Second, run a system file check to see if any file is missing.

How to run sfc by administrator on windows 7 /vista:
Go to Start / All Programs / Accessories.
Right click the Command Prompt item and select the ‘Run As Administrator’ option.
Click Continue on the UAC prompt.
In the command prompt window, type the following command.
SFC /SCANNOW
Press ENTER.
(Make sure the command is entered exactly as shown, including the space)
This will take a few minutes to run, try not to use the computer while it is running.
After this is finished, exit any running programs and reboot the computer.

How to run sfc by administrator on windows xp:
press Win+R button on your keyboard
type cmd press enter
type SFC /SCANNOW
Press ENTER.
(Make sure the command is entered exactly as shown, including the space)
This will take a few minutes to run; try not to use the computer while it is running.
After this is finished, exit any running programs and reboot the computer.

Third, get a registry cleaner to clean the registry errors. A good registry cleaner will help you to clean registry, fix errors and improve system performance. Use such tool will help you fix all the problems, you don’t even have to do system restore to solve the problem. It is just so simple to use and so quick to fix.

Solution to User32.dll not Found Error

Posted on March 15, 2012 by April

User32.dll is a file that contains information of graphic details for showing dialog box or other visual windows in the system. If this file is missing or corrupted, pop up dialog boxes or windows will not be displayed. There may be difficulty in using programmes that rely on windows display.

If you have seen an error that User32.dll cannot be found, it is very possible that you already have problem in managing windows. To solve this problem, you will need to get user32.dll back to your system. There are three solutions to restore your user32.dll back:

First, install the latest windows update. Normally, the windows update will fix some bugs and errors in the current system. It may also help recover the missing files for the system. To install the latest windows update, just click start button, control panel, find windows update centre, and then scan for latest updates.

Second, download the user32.dll from dll websites. There are many websites that offering free dll download. You can search and download one from those sites. Save the file in C:\windows\system32 folder. After that, go to start button, run box, type regsvr32 user32.dll and press enter. Please note that user32.dll file differs from systems. You have to get the correct user32.dll for your system. If you can’t find one, it is recommended that you use the install CD or repair CD to get it back. Or use a system fix tool to automatically detect and download the correct dll for you.

Third, run an scan of any virus or malware. Virus and malware can destroy user32.dll and replace it with a fake one such as user19.dll or use32.dll. These dlls will make change in your registry and alter your browser homepage and link you to some costly advertisement webpage. If you find your browser starts to act strangely, please don’t hesitate to do a thorough scan of malware and virus. If the registry is corrupted, you can use this tool to repair it.

Solutions to .Net Framework Update Error 643

Posted on March 14, 2012 by April

When you use Windows Update to update your computer, you may get below error suddenly:

Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework, Version 1.1 Service Pack 1 (KB886903)

Installation date: ‎10/‎11/‎2007 3:10 AM

Installation status: Failed

Error details: Code 643

This error can happen to different updates that related to .net framework, for example, .net framework 2.0, .net framework 3.0, .net framework 3.5. This errors can be caused by two reasons:

.NET Framework installation is corrupt.
MSI database is in an inconsistent state.

To solve these two problems, What you have to do is either to reinstall the .net framework or repair the MSI database. It is simple for you to repair your MSI database, because Microsoft company has already released a repair tool, you can download from here to repair your MSI database.

To restore the corrupted .net framework version is relatively more complicated. You will have to remove the old files and entries that are installed in your computer, and replace with new ones. To do this:

First, go to control panel, click add and remove programmes.
Second, find all the .net framework versions and click to unsintall them.
Third, download the install files from Microsoft download center and install them in your computer.

NOTE: Remove .net framework from control panel may lead to incomplete removal and may leave some registry files in the system that block the reinstallation. To ensure that the old versions are completely removed, we suggest you use a reliable tool such as Smartpcfixer to uninstall and remove the entries.

After you remove all entries and files of your .net framework, you can download and reinstall them from below:

If above suggestions did not help you to resolve the issue, there may be more serious errors in your system. It is highly recommended that you use a registry fixer to scan and fix the errors for you. After that, you shall have no problem in updating your windows.

Three Simple Ways to Solve Installing Errors

Posted on March 14, 2012 by April

Have you ever met a situation like this: download a program for several hours, but when it comes to install, a pop up error just terminates the installation and asks you to give up. This is just annoying, especially when you are in need of that certain program to carry on your work or study. In this article, we will discuss the causes of this error and offer three ways to resolve it.

The first guess is the downloaded setup file is corrupted. It can occur either during upload or download. If the file is broken during upload, then all users will not be able to install the file from this link. This is a rare case but does happen sometimes. If you are using a downloader that supports breakpoint download, it is very possible that the file has been corrupted during the download. Sometimes browser should be blamed as well if you have downloaded through it directly. To troubleshoot the error, just try another link or another browser to download.

The second cause is antivirus and firewall that block the installing process from certain website or manufacturer. Antivirus and firewall, although designed to protect computer, can sometimes cause problems on the opposite. If the antivirus recognizes the file as containing potential threats, they may just put it in black list and prevent it from exchanging data with your computer. If you are sure that the file is safe, you may open your antivirus and firewall, put it in the white list. Then it won’t be blocked any more. If this does not solve the problem, go on reading next paragraph.

Another cause is windows installer error. If this is the case, on the error message, you will see some details related to windows installer. The reason you are seeing this error may be the service of installer being disabled. To solve this problem, just follow below steps:

Press Win and R button simultaneously on your keyboard. Or click start button and then the run box.
Enter “services.msc” and press Enter. Then the services configuration tool will be opened.
Select ‘windows installer ‘ and right click, then click ‘property’. On the startup type, change to ‘auto’, then click ‘ok’ button. Restart your computer.

After restarting computer, you will find windows installer error gone. If not, you may have to reinstall windows installer. You can find the setup file easily on Microsoft download centre.

If all above suggestions have been tried but the problem still exists, there may be some registry errors in the system. You will need to clean it before you install the program. Note, some people may find installing error when they want to reinstall a program that has previously been installed and later uninstalled. This is exactly a registry problem that blocks an installation. You will need a registry cleaner or system optimizer to settle it.

How To Fix Print Spooler Error?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by April

When you use printer to print documents or photos, you may sometimes get errors as below:

“Spooler subsystem app has encountered a problem and needs to close.”
“Operation could not be completed. The print spooler service is not running.”
“spoolsv.exe – Application Error”
The instruction at “0×10002837″ referenced memory at “0×00000000″. The memory could not be written.

These three errors are very common errors one may encounter when using a printer. And if you take a look at these error messages, you will find that all the three messages refer to the same thing: spooler. Print spooler is a process that runs backstage when a printer is working. You cannot turn it off, otherwise the printing work will not run smoothly. And there are cases that the spooler service is stopped by other applications in the system. To fix the problem, you will have to:

First, turn on the print spooler service. To do this, you will need to:

Click Start button on desktop
In run box or search column,
type services
choose local services
(or go to control panel>administrative tools>services)
Scroll down and click on Printer Spooler
Make sure its set to automatic
Click Start
Restart computer.

Second, delete some files in printer folder.

The spooler errors usually occur because some files in the install folder are not working correctly. By deleting them, we can get it work again. You will need to go to C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS, and then delete the files in it. If you can’t delete them in normal mode, you will have to do that in safe mode. Press F8 when booting computer, you can get in safe mode.

Third, refer to help from a system fixer

If above two solutions cannot solve your problem, there may be more serious problems in your computer system. Don’t hesitate to get a system fixer to help you fix the problem. Otherwise, the problem may spread to other programmes and applications.

Fix DVD Drive Not Reading Problem by Yourself

Posted on March 12, 2012 by April

Bought some new DVDs and CDs but find the DVD drive not reading the disc anymore? Purchased a new DVD drive but after inserting it into the computer, it is not shown in device manager at all? Put the CD into the drive, it reads but then a window just pops up and says there is error in the drive? If you have any of above suffers and are ready to give up, please read this article. We will guide you how to fix DVD drive not reading problem by yourself.

First, find the driver from the manufacturer’s website. Many manufacturers will put the drivers for their products on their websites. Users can download the drivers free on such websites. After installing the drivers, the problem will be solved. If your DVD drive is contained in the computer or laptop when you bought it, you can go to the computer manufacturers’ website and find the pc model to get to the download page. If lucky enough, you will find the DVD driver there.

If not works, you will have to edit the registry to fix the error. Actually the windows system will contain a driver for your DVD/CD drive. But to make it function, you will have to edit the registry entry. Below is the method:

1. Tap Window key (flag key on the keyboard) and R key on the keyboard, at once.
2. You would see the Run window on the screen. Type Regedit in the open field and click OK.
3. Click plus sign (or arrow) next to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
4. Click plus sign (or arrow) next to System
5. Click plus sign (or arrow) next to CurrentControlSet
6. Click plus sign (or arrow) next to Control
7. Click plus sign (or arrow) next to Class
8. In the left hand window pane click {4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318} to select that key
9. In the right hand window pane select the UpperFilters registry key and press the delete key on the keyboard Confirm with an OK
10. In the right hand window pane select the LowerFilters registry key and press the delete key on the keyboard Confirm with an OK
11. Close the registry edit window.
12. Open the device manager window Tap (Window key (flag key on the keyboard) and R key on the keyboard, at once) Type in devmgmt.msc
13. Expand DVD/CD-ROM Drives and right click on the device and select uninstall.
14. After uninstalling, plese click on the system icon on the top and select scan for new hardware changes.

NOTE: Editing registry by yourself may cause mistake and serious injure to computer system. If you are not familiar with it, you’d better get a registry cleaner to help you. It is much more safer and will not cause harm to your system.

How To Keep Hard Disk Healthy

Posted on March 9, 2012 by April

Hard disk is the basic of the a computer system. It is where all the information are written into and read from. If a hard disk is corrupted or injured, the stored information may be lost; more over, the system, which is counted on reading data from hard disk, may crash completely. You may totally lose this computer. The common disk errors are:

"Fatal Error - Cannot access hard disk"
"Hard disk drive failure"
"No fixed disk present"
"bad track"
"strange sounds when reading hard disk"

The reasons of such errors are complicated. Apart from the regular ageing of hard disk, it may also be caused by hear, low memory or too much dust. To keep the hard disk healthy, we wil need to clean and defrag hard disk regularly. In windows system, two tools are already equipped to help us. They are:

Disk Cleanup tool

Using this tool you can empty your Recycle Bin and remove the following items from your system

Temporary Internet Files
Downloaded Program Files, such as downloaded ActiveX Controls and Java Applets
Temporary Windows Files
Unwanted Windows Components
Unwanted Installed Programs

To start the Disk Cleanup utility, open the Start menu, point to All Programs, and then point to Accessories. Next, point to System Tools, and then select the Disk Cleanup command.

Disk defragmenter

Over time, the files that belongs to specific programs may be stored all over the hard disk where the space is available. This tool will help you to tidy up the files and keep them within the correct folder to save time for the system to find and read the files.

To run the Disk Defragmenter on your hard disk, open the Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter command. In the Disk Defragmenter window that opens, select the volume you want to defrag and then select the Defragment button.

Apart from above two tools, you can also refer to third party program to clean up your disk and keep it healthy. A registry cleaner and system optimizer will not only do above for you, but also clean regularly and automatically, and scan your registry errors and other junk files to free up space in your hard disk.

How to fix microsoft visual c++ runtime library runtime error?

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Linda

Mostly, this kinds of error can be caused by two factors:

1.Runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries are missing.

2.Software problem.

If the issue is caused by the first factor, you can reinstall the Runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries to resolve the problem.

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86)

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9B2DA534-3E03-4391-8A4D-074B9F2BC1BF&displaylang=en

If the issue still persists after installing above package, the issue should be a software problem. I suggest you take a clean boot check whether it is a software conflict issue. If not, it is still recommended to address the problem with manufacturer support.

How to Solve Svchost.exe Errors by Yourselves

Posted on March 7, 2012 by April

For many computer users, svchost.exe is a process that may usually cause problem and leave users no choice but to reinstall system to solve the problem. It is so commonly used by other programs that you can’t identify the cause of the error easily. However, to reinstall whole system in the first place is not a wise choice. There are some steps you need to try before giving up and go on to reinstall. In this article, we will discuss mail problems of svchost.exe and the corresponding solutions.

One of the symptoms is shown as high CPU usage. Your computer starts to get slow and when you open task manager, you see one or multiple svchost.exe displaying high CPU usage. At this moment, you may think of turning off some running programs and see if the CPU usage is down. But to your disappointment, even if all programs are turned off, the CPU usage is still high. The cause of this symptom is actually windows update that runs backstage. Automatic windows update based on svchost.exe will always search for new updates and try to download by itself. To fix it, just go to control panel, open windows update setting and set windows update to run manually. You will find CPU using rate down at once after turning off window update.

Another symptom is application errors that appear at login screen or terminate any program in use. You will probably see an error similar as below:

SVCHOST.EXE – Application Error the Instruction at 0x7c918fea referenced memory at 0×00000010. The memory could not be written.

The cause of this error is probably windows media player and the solution is quite easy as well. Go to control panel, in administrative tools, choose services. You will open a list with all services running in computer at the moment. And your job is to find Windows Driver Foundation – User-mode Driver Framework service, right click and disable this service. This should do the trick and stop the error from appearing at the login screen.

Another general solution for all svchost.exe error is to go to C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution, delete everything in this folder. Or rename this folder name to another name.

If all above suggestions do not solve your svchost.exe error, the problem may be deeper, most likely a registry problem. Don’t hesitate, get a system optimizer or registry cleaner to scan and fix the registry for you.

How to Avert Script Errors?

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Linda

Internet script errors occur when the web page maker’s programming contains an error; an antivirus program or adware removal program detects spyware or adware, which causes the page to stop loading that component of the webpage; or a pop-up on a web page does not load because of the computer’s security settings. The average computer user cannot fix Internet Explorer script errors, but you can avert script errors by changing your Internet Explorer settings by below instructions:

Double click on Internet Explorer.
Click on “Tools” and the “Internet Options” in the top left menu.
Click on the “Advanced” tab.
Click the box next to “Disable Script Debugging” to turn it on
Click the box next to “Display a notification about every script error” to turn it off.
Click the “OK” button in the bottom right of that menu.
Close all open Internet Explorer windows and open new windows to restart the program with the new settings.