Repair Internet Explorer with Fix IE Utility

This freeware portable utility re-registers all the concerned dll & ocx files required for the smooth operation of Internet Explorer.

Simply extract the contents of the .zip file and run the  utility.

If you face any problems while running IE, maybe after recovering from a malware attack, run this tool to re-register around 89 dll & ocx files, which are required for the smooth running of Internet Explorer.

Fix IE Utility has been tested on IE 7 and IE 8, on Windows Vista & Windows 7.  Before running the utility, make sure that all your Internet Explorer windows are closed.

fix-ie

Tags: Fix Internet Explorer

Windows 已封鎖這個軟體，因為無法確認其發行者。

How to Fix “Spooler Subsystem App has encountered a problem and needs to close”

Microsoft’s Solution from KB article 324757

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

1. If the Lexmark print service is installed on your computer, turn off the LexBce Server service. To do this, follow these steps:

a. Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Manage.
b. Expand Services and Applications, and then click Services.
c. In the right pane, right-click LexBce Server, and then click Properties.
d. On the General tab, in the Startup type list, click Disabled.
e. Under Service status, click Stop, and then click OK.
f. Right-click the Print Spooler service, and then click Start (if it is stopped).
g. Quit Computer Management.

2. Test whether the issue is resolved. If the issue is resolved, you do not have to follow the remaining steps. If the issue is not resolved, go to step 3, and then follow the remaining steps.

3. Start the computer in Safe Mode

4. Start Microsoft Windows Explorer, and then delete all the files and the folders in the following two folders (where C: is the drive where you have Windows XP installed):

C:WindowsSystem32SpoolPrinters
C:WindowsSystem32SpoolDriversw32x86
5. Start Registry Editor. To do this, click Start, click Run, type regedit in the Open box, and then click OK.

6. Locate and expand the following registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlPrintEnvironmentsWindows NT x86

View the list of subkeys. There should only be the following subkeys:

Drivers
Print Processors
7. If there are any subkeys other than the subkeys that are listed in step 6, follow these steps

a. On the File menu, click Export.

b. In the File Name box, type a descriptive name for this key, and then click Save–for example, type WindowsNTx86regkey.

You can use this backup of the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlPrintEnvironmentsWindows NT x86 registry key to restore the key if you experience any issues after you complete this procedure.

c. Delete all the subkeys other than the subkeys that are listed in step 6. To do this, right-click each subkey that is not on the list, and then click Delete. Click Yes when you are prompted to confirm the deletion.

8. Locate and then expand the following registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlPrintEnvironmentsWindows NT x86Drivers

The registry entries for the printer drivers that are installed on the computer are stored in the Version-x subkey or subkeys, where x is a number (typically 2 or 3).

9. Expand the Version-x subkey or subkeys, and then delete the printer driver entries. To do this, right-click each printer driver subkey, and then click Delete. Click Yes when you are prompted to confirm the deletion.

10. Locate and then expand the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlPrintMonitors

View the list of subkeys. There should only be the following subkeys for the default print monitors:

BJ Language Monitor
Local Port
PJL Language Monitor
Standard TCP/IP Port
USB Monitor
11. If there are any subkeys other than the subkeys that are listed in step 10, follow these steps:

a. On the File menu, click Export.

b. In the File Name box, type a descriptive name for this key — for example, type MonitorsRegkey, and then click Save.

You can use this backup of the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlPrintMonitors registry key to restore the key if you experience any issues after you complete this procedure.

c. Delete all the subkeys other than the subkeys that are listed in step 10. To do this, right-click each subkey that is not on the list, and then click Delete. Click Yes when you are prompted to confirm the deletion.

12. If you have a local printer attached, disconnect the printer cable from the computer, and then restart the computer.

13. Verify that the Print Spooler service is running. To do this, follow these steps:

a. Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Manage.
b. Expand Services and Applications, and then click Services.
c. In the right pane, right-click the Print Spooler service, and then click Start (if it is stopped).
d. Quit Computer Management.

14. If you have a local printer attached, reconnect the printer cable to the computer, add the printer that you want, and then try to print a test page. To add your printer, follow these steps:

a. Click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes.
b. Click Add a printer.
The Add Printer Wizard starts.
c. Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard to install the printer that you want.

Tags: Print Spooler, Printer

NTLDR is missing

可以找一部同佢本身一樣的pc,然後抄 ntldr 落 c:\
唔得再抄埋 ntdetect.com
再唔得就入 recovery console 做 fixmbr, fixboot

主題： 甚麼時候用 「修復主控台」(Recovery Console) 的功能？
主題內容：
輕微的MBR損毀：當無故的情況下讀不到硬碟的資料，可能是硬碟的MBR磁區受到破壞，可嘗試在C:\Windows>下輸入「fixmbr」，系 統警告用戶正要修改主開機記錄，按「Y」確定，這可能需要很久時間。之後再用「chkdsk」來檢查硬碟內的資料，亦可輸入「chkdsk /r」指令，「/r」代表可自行修復錯誤。

NTLDR損壞處理：啟動電腦時遇到「NTLDR is missing」的錯誤訊息，無法進入，是因為Windows XP的啟動扇區受到破壞。用開機光碟開機，到DOS模式下，到C:\根目錄，輸入「copy d:\i386\ntldr」(如果Windows XP安裝碟在d:)，及「copy d:\i386\ntdetect.com」，選擇覆寫便可。然後再到C:\WINDOWS\>輸入「fixboot」，系統會要求確定寫入開機磁 區，按「Y」確定便可。

停止或啟用裝置 / 服務：有時候Windows XP不能啟動，是因為安裝了有問題的硬體，或啟用了一些令Windows無法正常運行的服務，這時便需要透過修復主控台來回復。在C:\WINDOWS\ >鍵入「listsvc」，可看到Windows在啟用或停用哪些服務和裝置；如要停用某個服務或裝置，可鍵入「disable」指令，如 「disable APD」，disable後面的是服務或裝置名稱，如要啟用，便鍵入「enable」指令。

「修復主控台」的缺點：
1. 介面操作比圖像介面困難，要熟悉指令。
2. 「修復主控台」可修復的範圍有限，對於如病毒的問題便無法處理。
3. 「修復主控台」只能修復磁區，不能重新分配磁區的資料。

進入「修復主控台」，假如只有一個Windows系統，在「1: C: \WINDOWS」的詢問訊息「您想要登入哪一個Windows安裝(如果您要取消，請按ENTER)?」時，請選擇「1」便可。電腦這時也會要求「請輸 入Administrator密碼：」，這時開啟了Administrator帳戶，其實預設是沒有密碼的，所以可到「開始」–>「執行」，鍵入 「cmd /k net user」檢查一下電腦開啟的帳戶，要更改密碼，只要使用系統管理員權限的帳戶登入電腦，在指令視窗上輸入「net user Administrator*」，然後輸入自訂的密碼兩次便可。

LG Electronics LG GP08-NU10 External Super Multi DVD Rewriter Drivers

Optical drives never require a driver when used in any Windows os from Win95 up. Windows XP and Windows Vista both provide native support that allows an optical drive to read a data or music disk and to burn a cd-r disk. No support for playing dvd disks, avi or mpeg video files, or for burning cd-rw or dvd disks. For those tasks, compatible 3rd. party recording & dvd decoding software is required. Any modern optical drive is plug and play in all Windows OS’s beginning with Windows 95.

If your problem is non-detection, ie: drive is not listed in My Computer, there’s 4 different methods to fix this problem….
take your choice from below:

Fix #1: Please read post #24 in this thread: http://forums.driverguide.com/showth…t=21669&page=4

It contains manual instructions on the delete the upper and lower filters fix, that will solve the problem.
If only one of the two filters are listed, just proceed with deleting the one only, then resume.
Alternately, you can use any of the other fixes listed below: (Fix #3 is the easiest of all to use)

Fix #2:
Also, there is a STICKY posted in this forum that contains a file from Microsoft and instructions that will do this registry edit automatically instead of having to do it manually.
You can find this thread here: http://forums.driverguide.com/showthread.php?t=30011

Fix #3:
And here’s another method (CdGone.zip) that will do this procedure automatically for you if you’re afraid to edit the registry manually.

http://forums.driverguide.com/showthread.php?t=22131
(automatic fix, post #7, download file: CdGone.zip)
Unzip the file, then launch it.
I highly recommend this fix to use over the others.
It's quick and requires no skill to use.

Fix #4:
Alternately, download and install the DVD fix from this Web site:http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts/xp_cd_dvd_fix.vbs

Download the file and save it to Desktop. Open an “admin” Command Prompt
Note: You must copy and paste (into Notepad) the text on the Doug Knox page then save it as xp_cd_dvd_fix.vbs
then run the .vbs file by typing the following at the console window:

wscript.exe “%userprofile%\desktop\xp_cd_dvd_fix.vbs”

Now…. after performing this fix, don’t reboot yet. Next, (in Device Manager), uninstall all optical drives listed
(if none are listed, continue with next step)…

Reboot the pc or “scan for hardware changes”. Your drive(s) should now be visible in My Computer and work properly.
If the drive still fails to work properly after performing any of these fixes, it most likely will need to be replaced.

Also, for optical drive problems in Windows Vista, read this HP web page.

Even though it’s for HP/Compaq machines, the same principals applies to all modern IDE optical drives regardless of brand.

If your drive stopped working after installing an Adobe product, please read this thread. Note: about 2/3rds. down the page
is a video that shows how to perform the “delete upper and lower filters fix”.

This is a multi-page thread dealing with issues of the optical drive and problems encountered in Windows XP and Vista.
It covers a lot of issues and the most common causes and solutions. Click here to read the thread.

You can get instructions for performing this fix from Microsoft at this page [in Windows XP] and from this page. [in Windows 2000]

Also, check the USB port(s) in Device Manager to insure it’s working.

Data Execution Prevention (crashes explorer.exe)

I had the Prob this solved it for me look down the bottom of this page after the dotted line it tells you how to stop it but you have to reboot after doing it.
hope this helps

Understanding Data Execution PreventionData Execution Prevention (DEP) helps prevent damage from viruses and other security threats that attack by running (executing) malicious code from memory locations that only Windows and other programs should use. This type of threat causes damage by taking over one or more memory locations in use by a program. Then it spreads and harms other programs, files, and even your e-mail contacts.

Unlike a firewall or antivirus program, DEP does not help prevent harmful programs from being installed on your computer. Instead, it monitors your programs to determine if they use system memory safely. To do this, DEP software works alone or with compatible microprocessors to mark some memory locations as “non-executable”. If a program tries to run code—malicious or not—from a protected location, DEP closes the program and notifies you.

DEP can take advantage of software and hardware support. To use DEP, your computer must be running Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later, or Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or later. DEP software alone helps protect against certain types of malicious code attacks but to take full advantage of the protection that DEP can offer, your processor must support “execution protection”. This is a hardware-based technology designed to mark memory locations as non-executable. If your processor does not support hardware-based DEP, it’s a good idea to upgrade to a processor that offers execution protection features.

Is it safe to run a program again if DEP has closed it?

Yes, but only if you leave DEP turned on for that program. Windows can continue to detect attempts to execute code from protected memory locations and help prevent attacks. In cases where a program does not run correctly with DEP turned on, you can reduce security risks by getting a DEP-compatible version of the program from the software publisher. For more information about what to do after DEP closes a program, click Related Topics.

How can I tell if DEP is available on my computer?
—————————————————————————————————-
To open System Properties, click Start, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System.
Click the Advanced tab and, under Performance, click Settings.
Click the Data Execution Prevention tab.
Note

By default, DEP is only turned on for essential Windows operating system programs and services. To help protect more programs with DEP, select Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select.

Also a simple solution:
The simple solution….

In internet explorer go to…

Tools–> internet options–> Advanced (Tab)–> (under) Security–> uncheck “Enable memory protection to help mitigate online attacks”

Click OK.

Close Explorer, restart computer.

How to rename recycle bin

You can rename recycle bin by following method:

1-Click Start menu > Run > and type “regedit” (without quotes), to run Windows Registry Editor
2- Find and go to following “HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT/CLSID/{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}”
3- Change the name “Recycle Bin” to whatever you want

Windows System File Checker

The sfc scannow option is one of several specific switches available in the sfc command, the Command Prompt command used to run System File Checker. Sfc /scannow is the most common way that the sfc command is used.

Sfc /scannow will inspect all of the important Windows files on your computer, including Windows DLL files. If System File Checker finds an issue with any of these protected files, it will replace it.

Important: You must be logged in as a user with administrator rights in order to run the sfc /scannow command.

Follow these steps for using sfc with the scannow option to repair important Windows files:

Difficulty: Easy

Time Required: Using sfc /scannow to repair important Windows files usually takes 5 to 10 minutes.

Here’s How:

Open Command Prompt.

Important: You must run Command Prompt as an administrator in Windows 7 and Windows Vista to use System File Checker.

Once Command Prompt is open, type the following command and then press Enter.

sfc /scannow

System File Checker will now verify the integrity of every protected operating system file on your computer.

Note: In some situations, especially in Windows XP and Windows 2000, you may also need access to your original Windows installation CD or DVD.

Restart your computer if sfc /scannow did actually repair any files.

Note: System File Checker may or may not prompt you to restart but even if it doesn’t, you should restart anyway.

Repeat whatever process caused your original problem to see if sfc /scannow corrected the issue.

Change Windows Xp Startup Screen

XP bootscreen (splash screen) is contained in the ntoskrnl.exe file is an executable file . While your computer boots , XP executes this file, which is present in C:WindowsSystem32 directory, which displays the bootscreen graphic. So, if you want to modify your bootscreen, replace your existing ntoskrnl.exe file with the one you just downloaded

to check that the downloaded bootscreen file is properly working you have to do this activity in safe mode. If you are in Safe Mode Windows File Protection will not be a headache for you.

Tags: Splash Screen

Launching Control Panel Apps from the Command Line

Tags: Control Panel