Computer Repair Tips for everyday users

Before you attempt to do anything mentioned here or elsewhere, please remember to always back up your data.

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Thursday, February 14, 2008

res://C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SHDOCLC.DLL/dnserror.htm#

If you get this error it could be possible that you have gotten into something that has corrupted your. You can either run a tool, which is much easier or go through the command prompt and do it manually. If you can't get access to the tool then you will have no other choice than to manually recover from winsock corruption.

Download winsock fix utility




If you can't get the utility try these instructions or visit microsoft for more instructions and info.
*This fix is for XP with SPK2 installed. See Microsoft for other instructions.

1.
Log on to the Microsoft Windows XP workstation as an administrator.
2.
Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then click OK.
3.
At the command prompt, type the following, and then press ENTER:
netsh Winsock reset
When the program is finished, you will receive the following message:
Successfully reset the Winsock Catalog. You must restart the machine in order to complete the reset.
If you receive this message, go to step 4.

If you are not logged in as an administrator, you will receive the following error message:
Unable to reset the Winsock Catalog. Access is denied.
If you receive this message, log off the computer, and then log back on by using an account with Administrator access. Typically, the first user account that was created has Administrator access. Then, repeat steps 2 and 3.
4.
5.
Restart your computer.
Test your browser. Easiest web page to display is www.google.com


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Thursday, January 31, 2008

Windows Installer Cleanup Utility

DownloadDownload the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility package now.

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Read all the details and directions on Microsofts support page here.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301


Having issues with a program not installing properly and won't un-install? Give this a whirl. Read the details and warnings that Microsoft give you on this support page.

*Microsoft Warning
Warning The Windows Installer CleanUp Utility is provided "as is" to help resolve installation problems for programs that use Microsoft Windows Installer. If you use this utility, you may have to reinstall other programs. Caution is advised. We recommend that you do not use this utility with 2007 Office system products.

*Warning, we are not responsible for your actions, so seek professional help when attempting computer repair.

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Thursday, January 17, 2008

Ports you need to open for Exchange, Email & RDP

  • 80 HTTP
  • 25 SMTP
  • 21 FTP
  • 53 DNS
  • 153 DNS-RCP
  • 443 SSL
  • 3389 RDP

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