Enable the hidden administrator in Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8:

The default Administrator account is hidden by default, we need to enable it in order to access it.

Troubleshooting steps:
Step 1: Open the elevated command prompt. Click Start, then Select All programs, and then Accessories, now you will see the Command prompt Right-click on it and select Run as administrator Step 2: Type the following command. net user administrator /active:yes Step 3: You should see the command completed successfully. Log out, now you can see the Administrator account is enabled.Definetly there is no password for the default administrator account.

Disable the hidden administrator in Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8:

Troubleshooting steps:
Step 1: Open the elevated command prompt. Click Start, then Select All programs, and then Accessories, now you will see the Command prompt Right-click on it and select Run as administrator Step 2: Type the following command. net user administrator /active:no Step 3: You should see the command completed successfully. Log out, now you can see the Administrator account is disabled.
Tags: Enable the (Hidden) Administrator Account on Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows8. Built-in administrator account enable or disable on Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows8. Enable admin account on Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows8. Activate hidden administrator on Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows8.. Hide or unhide the hidden administrator in on Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows8.

User profile failed to logon Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8:

Troubleshooting steps:
Step 1: Logon the corrupted profile in the Safe mode with Networking . To achieve this , Restart your PC , then start tapping F8 key in your keyboard , You will see the Advanced boot options . Highlight the Safe mode with networking , Hit enter .

Step 2: Open the elevated command prompt .Click Start, then Select All programs, and then Accessories, Now you will see the Command prompt Right-click on it and select Run as administrator and Make the Account as Default administrator account , By using the command net user administrator /active:yes Step 3: Open the run box (Win +R), then, type regedit in the Run box. Step 4: Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList Step 5: In the left pane, find the one that starts with S-1-5..... and ends with .BAK Step 6: Right click the one with the same numbering but without the .BAK and add .BAK add the end Step 7: Right click the one that you renamed to .BK and click Rename, delete the .BK Step 8: Make sure your Profile image path is C:\users\User name, Refcount value is 0, and State value is 0. Step 9: restart the computer in the Normal mode, probably that should fix the problem.

Speed up the PC with Five steps .

Disable all the unwanted startup applications .
1. Click Start, in the search box type Msconfig and Hit Enter. 2. Go to Startup tab in the System configuration window 3. Uncheck those process that are not important for startup. 4. Click Apply and Ok.

Remove all the unwanted programs in the PC .

1. Click Start, in the search box type appwiz.cpl and hit Enter. 2. In the program list, you can remove the programs which you really do not wish to want. 3. Once youre done. Restart the PC.

Clean up the Temp space.

1. Download the TFC by Old geek. Download here 2. Run the program and remove all the temp files in the PC . 3. Restart the PC once it is completed.

Scan your PC for Virus .

1. Run a scan with Hitman pro . It will detect almost all the virus, spyware,rootkit in your PC . 2. Download Hitman pro 32 Bit and Download Hitman Pro 64 bit . 3. Run a scan . Make sure PC is clean and safe .

Reduce the Visual Effects.

1. Press Windows key and while holding it down, press Pause/Break key . (or) Click start Right my computer Properties .

2. In the left panel, click Advanced system settings 3. In the Performance section, click the Settings button 4. Make sure the Visual Effects tab is selected 5. Select Adjust for best performance . 6. Alternatively here are some possible effects to disable for better performance: Just Disable the effects below and click Apply and Ok a) Animate windows when minimizing and maximizing b) Animations in the taskbar and Start Menu c) Enable transparent glass d) Fade or slide menus into view e) Fade or slide ToolTips into view f) Fade out menu items after clicking g) Show shadows under windows h) Slide open combo boxes

Internet explorer startup is slow or freezes:

Troubleshooting steps:
Internet Explorer without add-ons.
1. Click Start 2. Click on All Programs 3. Click on Accessories 4. Click on System Tools 5. Under System tools you will get an Internet explorer (No Add-ons) (or) Open Internet explorer without add-ons using Run prompt -. Type iexplore.exe extoff If it is working fine without add-ons, add-ons may causing the problem .

Reset the Internet explorer.

1. Close any application that are currently open. 2. Open Internet explorer 3. Click Tools then Internet options 4. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would like to remove browsing history, search providers, Accelerators, home pages, and In Private Filtering data. 5. Locate the Advanced Tab and then click Reset 6. Click Ok once it is done.

Use the Fix its after tried the above steps: Fix it for Internet Explorer add-on problems when IE hangs or freezes http://support.microsoft.com/mats/ie_freezes_or_crashes/ Fix Internet Explorer issues to make IE fast, safe and stable http://support.microsoft.com/mats/ie_performance_and_safety

Remove Adware, browser Hijackers using Adw cleaner

1. Download http://general-changelog-team.fr/fr/downloads/finish/20-outils-de-xplode/2-adwcleaner 2. Open the program and click on delete button 3. It will scans your system for PUP or Adwares. 4. It will automatically reboots the PC and came back with the log 5. You can find log in C:\Adwcleaner [S1].

Remove common browser Hijackers, PUP using Junk ware Removal tool.
1. To download http://thisisudax.org/downloads/JRT.exe 2. Click on Enter or press any key to continue 3. Searches for any unwanted and potential program in the PC. 4. You can find the log in the desktop as JRT .txt

Cannot open the Internet explorer

Troubleshooting steps:
Internet Explorer without add-ons.
1. Click Start 2. Click on All Programs 3. Click on Accessories 4. Click on System Tools 5. Under System tools you will get an Internet explorer (No Add-ons) (or) Open Internet explorer without add-ons using Run prompt -. Type iexplore.exe extoff If it is working fine without add-ons, add-ons may causing the problem .

Reset the Internet explorer.

1. Close any application that are currently open. 2. Open Internet explorer 3. Click Tools then Internet options 4. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would like to remove browsing history, search providers, Accelerators, home pages, and In Private Filtering data. 5. Locate the Advanced Tab and then click Reset 6. Click Ok once it is done.

Repair and re-register the Internet explorer files 7/8/9/10.

There are three versions of the script: If you are running Windows 32 bit : Download here If you are running Internet Explorer 32-bit version on Windows 64-bit : Download here If you are running Internet Explorer 64-bit on Windows 64-bit : Download here Download all the above scripts here: Download here

Downgrade the version of Internet explorer.

1. Close all programs, click Start and click Control Panel. 2. Click Uninstall a Program under Programs category. 3. Click View installed updates option in the task pane. 4. Now select Windows Internet Explorer x shown under Microsoft Windows updates and click Uninstall and follow the instructions on the screen.

Reinstall the Internet explorer.

1. 2. 3. 4. Open the Programs and Features applet from the control panel. Click the "Turn Windows Features on or off" link on the left Deselect Internet Explorer in the list of programs that shows up Restart your computer

Check for Event viewer errors:

1. Click Start, Type eventvwr.msc 2. In the left pane, Under Windows Logs, You will be able to see Application 3. Check for any recent Internet explorer error id. 4. Find the Fault module name and Google it. 5. Try to replace the file from the Winsxs, dllcache etc.

Additional Steps:
Installing Internet Explorer via Windows Update, instead of manually Temporarily disabling firewall/antivirus Ticking "Use software rendering instead of GPU rendering" in "Internet Properties" Boot into the Safe mode. Running Internet explorer as administrator Installing Service Packs Installing all critical/important Windows updates Logging into Windows as different user

Remove any toolbars from IE/Firefox and Chrome.

Uninstall toolbar program from your computer.
Step 1: Click Start, Then select Control panel, Step 2: Click Uninstall a program. Step 3: The most common Toolbars program installed in the Computers are Bit Guard, Delta Toolbar, Default Tab, and Search Protect by Conduit, Ask toolbar, Babylon Toolbar, Browser Protect, Web Cake, Mixi.DJ toolbar and many others Step 4: Use Revo uninstaller if you are having any issues with uninstalling the Toolbar programs.

Remove add-ons/Extensions
Internet explorer
1. Close any application that are currently open. 2. Open Internet explorer 3. Click Tools, Manage add-ons. Windows Vista/7 users may need to tap the Alt key in order for the menu to appear. 4. In the Manage Add-ons window that appears. 5. Highlight the toolbar you wish to remove, and select Disable. 6. Click Close to dismiss the add-ons window.

Firefox:
1. Close any application that are currently open. 2. Open Firefox. 3. at the top of the Firefox window, click on the Firefox button 4. Then click Add-Ons the Add-ons Manager tab will open. 5. In the Add-ons Manager tab, select the Extensions panel 6. Select the Add-on you wish to remove. 7. Click Restart now if it pops up.

Chrome:
1. Close any application that are currently open. 2. Open Chrome 3. Click Settings 4. Click Extensions 5. Deselect the extension which you want to remove.

Reset the Browser

Internet explorer
1. Close any application that are currently open. 2. Open Internet explorer 3. Click Tools then Internet options 4. Locate the Advanced Tab and then click Reset 5. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would like to remove browsing history, search providers, Accelerators, home pages, and In Private Filtering data. 6. Click Ok once it is done.

Firefox
1. Close any application that are currently open. 2. Open Firefox. 3. at the top of the Firefox window, click on the Firefox button 4. Click Reset button

Chrome
1. Close any application that are currently open. 2. Open Chrome 3. Click Settings 4. You may find the users options in the bottom, delete the user. It will reset the chrome to defaults. Note: Do reset after backing up the user favorites, bookmarks, user name and password.

Cannot change the home page in Internet explorer, Firefox, Chrome.

Reset the Browser
Internet explorer
1. Close any application that are currently open. 2. Open Internet explorer 3. Click Tools then Internet options 4. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would like to remove browsing history, search providers, Accelerators, home pages, and In Private Filtering data. 5. Locate the Advanced Tab and then click Reset 6. Click Ok once it is done.

Firefox
1. Close any application that are currently open. 2. Open Firefox. 3. at the top of the Firefox window, click on the Firefox button 4. Click Reset button

Chrome
1. Close any application that are currently open. 2. Open Chrome 3. Click Settings 4. You may find the users options in the bottom, delete the user. It will reset the chrome to defaults. Note: Do reset after backing up the user favorites, bookmarks, user name and password.

Remove common Adwares,Toolbars in the PC .

Remove using Add/remove program.
Step 1: Click Start, Then select Control panel, Step 2: Click Uninstall a program. Step 3: The most common Toolbars program installed in the Computers are Bit Guard, Delta Toolbar, Default Tab, and Search Protect by Conduit, Ask toolbar, Babylon Toolbar, Browser Protect, Web Cake, Mixi.DJ toolbar and many others Step 4: Use Revo uninstaller if you are having any issues with uninstalling the Toolbar programs.

Remove Adware, browser Hijackers using Adw cleaner

1. Download http://general-changelog-team.fr/fr/downloads/finish/20-outils-de-xplode/2-adwcleaner 2. Open the program and click on delete button 3. It will scans your system for PUP or Adwares. 4. It will automatically reboots the PC and came back with the log 5. You can find log in C:\Adwcleaner [S1].

Remove common browser Hijackers, PUP using Junk ware Removal tool.
1. To download http://thisisudax.org/downloads/JRT.exe 2. Click on Enter or press any key to continue 3. Searches for any unwanted and potential program in the PC. 4. You can find the log in the desktop as JRT .txt

Use registry to change the Homepage.

To reset the values of the home page in Internet explorer. [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main] "Default_Search_URL"="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896"

"Default_Page_URL"="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=255141" "Start Page"="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=255141" "Search Page"="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896" Save the command in the text and save it as reset.reg .Then run it as Administrator. Simply download from here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/23wqmxrfx9awrfi/Reset%20IE.reg

Run Shortcut cleaner

Step 1: Download https://www.dropbox.com/s/82qfkgtru1h81zm/sc-cleaner.exe Step 2: Run the program. It will remove all the Windows shortcuts Hijacked by Malicious softwares.

Check for any appended shortcuts in various browser.

Step 1: Right the browser shortcut. Step 2: Locate the shortcut tab. Step 3: Check for the Target location, you may find the Hijacked URL. Step 4: Click Okay.

Remove a Malware from the PC.

Symptoms
Malware activity slows down the PC. You may see unwanted pop ups ads. Browser redirection Cannot install any security suites Receives many web browser popup Unwanted toolbars appear at the top of the browsers Your computer freezes. Hangs or is unresponsive You may see unusual error messages You are unable to access the task manager, registry editor or command prompt. Fake Antivirus Popups, Demands money to clear browser errors. Cannot change the homepage. Critical settings has been changed. Files may encrypted, to decrypt they demand money. Critical windows files may have corrupted .

How to remove Malwares in the PC completely.

Boot the PC into the Safe mode with Networking.
Step 1: Restart the computer. Step 2: Tap the F8 Key in your keyboard. Step 3: Highlight the Safe mode with Networking and Press enter. Step 4: Login into the Administrator User of the computer.

Tools required to remove the Malware from the PC.

Rkill : http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/rkill/dl/11/ MBAM: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/malwarebytes-anti-malware/dl/7/ Hit man Pro 32 bit: http://dl.surfright.nl/HitmanPro.exe Hit man Pro 64 Bit: http://dl.surfright.nl/HitmanPro_x64.exe Tdss Killer: http://support.kaspersky.com/downloads/utils/tdsskiller.exe MBAR : http://downloads.malwarebytes.org/file/mbar Adwcleaner : http://general-changelog-team.fr/fr/downloads/finish/20-outils-de-xplode/2-adwcleaner JRT : http://thisisudax.org/downloads/JRT.exe Revo Uninstaller: https://www.cleverbridge.com/884/cookie?affiliate=3043&redirectto=https%3a%2f%2ffanyv88.com%3a443%2fhttp%2fwww.revouninstaller .com%2fdownload%2frevouninstaller.zip Temp File cleaner : http://oldtimer.geekstogo.com/TFC.exe Autoruns : http://download.sysinternals.com/files/Autoruns.zip Process Explorer: http://download.sysinternals.com/files/ProcessExplorer.zip SafeMSI: http://windowsitpro.com/content/content/83387/safemsi.zip All Antivirus Removal tool : https://www.dropbox.com/s/o0kjx6drcxj8mc6/Antivirus%20Remover.exe?m Service Repair: http://kb.eset-la.com/library/ESET/KB%20Team%20Only/Malware/ServicesRepair.exe

Run Rkill to terminate any malicious process.

Step 1: Download Rkill Step 2: Right click the RKill and Run as Administrator. Step 3: It will starts running in the background. Step 4: Once it is completed, it will generate a log. Do not recommend to restart

Remove malicious programs in the PC with MBAM.

Step 1: Download MBAM Step 2: Install MBAM Step 3: Perform a Quick scan Step 4: Once it is completed, then remove all the infections. Make sure everything is checked.

Remove Stubborn Rootkits with Hit man pro:

Step 1: Download Hitman Pro. Step 2: run the Program Step 3: Click next, it will start scanning the PC. Step 4: Once scan is completed, it will list the infected files. Delete each and every file. Step 5: Activate trail license.

Remove any Master boot record infections with TDSS killer.

Step 1: Download Tdss killer Step 2: Run the program Step 3: In the main windows, Click Change parameters, you will need to enable the detect Tdlfs file system then click Ok Step 4: Now, Click start Scan Step 5: To remove the infections, Click continue.

Remove the Nastiest Rootkits and repair the damage cause with MBAR
Step 1: Download MBAR Step 2: Run the program Step 3: Update the MBAR Step 4: Create Restore point and Click Clean up to remove any threats. Step 5: Reboot if prompted to do. Step 6: Run another scan with MBAR to make sure there is no threats remain.

Remove malicious adware with Adw cleaner.

1. Download Adwcleaner . 2. Open the program and click on delete button 3. It will scans your system for PUP or Adwares. 4. It will automatically reboots the PC and came back with the log 5. You can find log in C:\Adwcleaner [S1].

Remove common browser Hijackers, PUP using Junk ware Removal tool.
1. Download JRT 2. Click on Enter or press any key to continue 3. Searches for any unwanted and potential program in the PC. 4. You can find the log in the desktop as JRT .txt

Remove any unwanted programs using Revo uninstaller .

Step 1: Download Revo uninstaller. Step 2: Install the Revo uninstaller.

Step 3: Select any unwanted programs and Click uninstall.

Clear out all the temp folders for all users with Temp file cleaner.
Step 1: Download Temp file cleaner. Step 2: Run the program Step 3: Click Start. Step 4: Once it is completed, if it is prompted restart the PC.

Remove broken shortcuts with Auto runs .

Step 1: Download Auto runs. Step 2: Run the program as Administrator. Step 3: Open Options, then Hide all Microsoft entries. Step 4: Tweak all unwanted shortcuts. Step 5: Close Auto runs .

Safemsi
SafeMSI starts Windows Installer Service in Safe mode

Service Repair
Repairs the damaged Windows services to its defaults.

Office 2013 Troubleshooting Guide.

If you are having a problem with the Office 2013, You can always perform a repair , which will try to fix any issues .

To Repair Office 2013.

Step 1: Click Start. Step 2: Open Control Panel Step 3: Click Programs and Features. Step 4: Click on Office 2013 and Click on Change Step 5: Next Click Repair radio button and click next. Step 6: Itll take some time to complete the repair. Once it is completed restart the PC.

Run System File checker Scan.

Step 1: Click Start Step 2: Click All programs Step 3: Click Accessories,

Step 4: Right click Command prompt and choose Run as Administrator. Step 5: At the command prompt Type Sfc /scannow Step 6: Try to Open Office 2013 again after the scan completed.

Installation problems of Office 2013

Office 2013 is available for the Windows 7 and later, it is not available for the Vista or Windows XP Ifyou try to install Office 2013 in Vista or Xp . Youll get an error message like. This is not a valid Win 32 Application. (Or) We are sorry, you couldnt install your Office product because you dont have a modern Windows operating system. You need Microsoft windows 7 (or newer) to install this product

Fix something Went Wrong office 2013

Step 1: Click Start. Step 2: Open Control Panel Step 3: Click Programs and Features. Step 4: Click on Office 2013 and Click on Change Step 5: Next Click Repair radio button and click next. Step 6: Itll take some time to complete the repair. Once it is completed restart the PC. If the above method doesnt work try to remove using removal tool and then try reinstall . To remove Office 2013 using fix it. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9815935

Office 2013 Hangs at Different percentages

Stops between 80% and 90%
If the setup stops between 80 and 90 percent, your issue is probably related to the Print Spooler Service. In order to fix this, you have to stop the print spooler service, finish the install and then restart it after the installation is complete. To Stop Print spooler Step 1: Click Start Step 2: Click All programs Step 3: Click Accessories, Step 4: Right click Command prompt and choose Run as Administrator. Step 5: Execute the commands one by one.

net stop Spooler del /q %SystemRoot%\system32\spool\printers\*.* If you dont get stuck run this command net start Spooler

Stops at 94%
If the installation is stops at 94% you just have to try to restart the computer .

Integrated Office.exe error message while Installing Office 2013

Another error message you might get while installing Office 2013 is: Windows cannot find C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\clientX64\integratedOffice.exe. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. Run this Fix it : http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2809219/en-us

Fix Something went wrong and We Cant Sign you in Right Now error
Now Office 2013 are linked to the Microsoft account, if you are getting the same error message again and again. Troubleshooting steps: 1. Clear out browsing history, 2. Remove all the temp files from the PC 3. Reset the Internet explorer 4. Try different browser. 5. Sign out of the Microsoft account and try installing again. 6. Start the browser in In Private mode.

Common for all Installation errors of Office 2013

1. Disable Antivirus program 2. Reset IE 3. Run SFC 4. Create a new user account. 5. Try hardwired connection instead of Wireless.

Internet explorer cannot display a webpage but other browsers can display pages.
Conflict with Antivirus or Firewall.
Step 1: Restart the computer into Safe mode with Networking (SMWN). Step 2: Try to view webpages in SMWN, if it is working in SMWN. Proceed with Step 3: Step 3: Restart the PC in the Normal mode. Disable all the Antivirus/Firewall in the PC Step 4: If it is working, modify some of the browser settings in the Security suite.

Incorrect entries in the Hosts file

If entries are incorrect we need to remove and replace it with new hosts file . Step 1: Download the Fix it http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9668866 Step 2: Run the Fix it as Administrator. Step 3: If it doesnt works out . Run Hosts permission http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/hosts-permbat/dl/87/ Step 4: Try running the same Fix it again.

Remove Virus from the PC.

Step 1: Download MBAM Step 2: Install MBAM Step 3: Perform a Quick scan Step 4: Once it is completed, then remove all the infections. Make sure everything is checked.

Remove Adware, browser Hijackers using Adw cleaner

1. Download http://general-changelog-team.fr/fr/downloads/finish/20-outils-de-xplode/2-adwcleaner 2. Open the program and click on delete button 3. It will scans your system for PUP or Adwares. 4. It will automatically reboots the PC and came back with the log 5. You can find log in C:\Adwcleaner [S1].

Reset Winsock
Step 1: Click Start Step 2: Click All programs Step 3: Click Accessories, Step 4: Right click Command prompt and choose Run as Administrator. Step 5: Type netsh winsock reset netsh int ipv4 reset and netsh int ipv6 reset restart the PC .

Internet Explorer without add-ons.

1. Click Start 2. Click on All Programs 3. Click on Accessories 4. Click on System Tools 5. Under System tools you will get an Internet explorer (No Add-ons) (or) Open Internet explorer without add-ons using Run prompt -. Type iexplore.exe extoff If it is working fine without add-ons, add-ons may causing the problem.

Reset the Internet explorer.

1. Close any application that are currently open. 2. Open Internet explorer 3. Click Tools then Internet options 4. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would like to remove browsing history, search providers, Accelerators, home pages, and In Private Filtering data. 5. Locate the Advanced Tab and then click Reset 6. Click Ok once it is done.

Repair and re-register the Internet explorer files 7/8/9/10.

There are three versions of the script: If you are running Windows 32 bit : Download here If you are running Internet Explorer 32-bit version on Windows 64-bit : Download here If you are running Internet Explorer 64-bit on Windows 64-bit : Download here Download all the above scripts here: Download here

Downgrade the version of Internet explorer.

1. Close all programs, click Start and click Control Panel. 2. Click Uninstall a Program under Programs category. 3. Click View installed updates option in the task pane. 4. Now select Windows Internet Explorer x shown under Microsoft Windows updates and click Uninstall and follow the instructions on the screen.

Reinstall the Internet explorer.

1. Open the Programs and Features applet from the control panel.

2. Click the "Turn Windows Features on or off" link on the left 3. Deselect Internet Explorer in the list of programs that shows up 4. Restart your computer

Clean Boot
Step 1: Click Start Step 2: Press and Hold the Windows key and Press R key. It will opens up Run prompt. Step 3: In the run dialogue, Type msconfig Step 4: In the services tab, First check Hide all the Microsoft services. Then select Disable All Step 5: Click Apply then, in the startup tab, select Disable All. Step 6: Click Apply, then Ok. Step 7: Restart the PC.

System Restore.
Restore the computer to the earlier state. To restore the PC to earlier state, follow the steps Step 1: Click Start Step 2: In the search box, type System Restore, and then, in the list of results, click System Restore Step 3: You can choose the recommended restore point. Step 4: Click Next Step 5: Click Finish and Click yes.

Cannot start Microsoft Office Outlook. Cannot open the Outlook window.
Troubleshooting steps:

Reset Navpane:
Step 1: Click Start Step 2: Press and Hold the Windows key and Press R key. It will opens up Run prompt. Step 3: In the run dialogue type "Outlook.exe /resetnavpane" Step 4: It should open the Outlook.

Using the Inbox repair Tool:

ScanPST location of Different version of Operating system:

SCANPST IN OUTLOOK 2010 X32 Windows x32 Windows x64 Windows x64 Windows x32 Windows x64 Windows x64 C:/Program Files/Microsoft Office/Office14 C:/Program Files (x86)/Microsoft Office/Office14 C:/Program Files/Microsoft Office/Office14 C:/Program Files/Microsoft Office/Office15 C:/Program Files (x86)/Microsoft Office/Office15 C:/Program Files/Microsoft Office/Office15

SCANPST IN OUTLOOK 2010 X64 SCANPST IN OUTLOOK 2013 X32

SCANPST IN OUTLOOK 2013 X64

How to use ScanPST.exe

Step 1: Browse the location of the Outlook data file (Outlook: Documents\Outlook Files) Outlook 2007 or earlier versions: C: Users\username\AppData\Local\Microsoft Outlook\ Step 2: Once the file is selected, Click Start Step 3: Once it is completed. Click Close. Try to open the Outlook.

Start Outlook with No Extensions

Another issue could be a third party add-in. You can test this out by starting Outlook with no extensions. You can do this by going to the Run dialogue Step 1: Click Start Step 2: Press and Hold the Windows key and Press R key. It will opens up Run prompt. Step 3: In the run dialogue type outlook.exe /noextensions Step 4: If Outlook start fine then you need to go into the add-in manager and disable all the add-ins and then re enable one at a time to see which one is causing the problem with Outlook.

Create a New Profile

Step 1: Click Start Step 2: Click Control Panel Step 3: Click Mail and then Show Profiles Step 4: Delete the corrupted profile. Step 5: Click Email accounts and Create a new Profile

Microsoft security essentials Error codes

Error code 0x80070002
Possible reason for error
There may be a problem checking for updates

Troubleshooting steps:
Step 1: Click Start Step 2: Click All programs Step 3: Click Accessories, Step 4: Right click Command prompt and choose Run as Administrator. Step 5: Run the command below one at once. net stop wuauserv net stop cryptSvc net stop bits net stop msiserver ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old net start wuauserv net start cryptSvc net start bits net start msiserver pause Step 6: Download the System Update readiness tool from the link http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821 Step 7: It should solve the problem. Update Windows and Make sure there is no updates available .

Error code 0x80070005

Possible reason for error
You may not have the correct privileges to continue with this action - you may need to log on as an administrator

Troubleshooting steps:
Step 1: Log on with another user with administrator privileges. Step 2: Scan the PC for infections.

Error code 0x80070643

Possible reason for error
This is a generic error code - there be an undiagnosed problem with your security software

Troubleshooting steps:
Remove any existing Internet security programs (Antivirus/Antispyware software) Make sure Windows Installer service is started. Open Run then type services.msc then scroll down to windows installer and double click on it. Set the startup type to Manual and click start the service. Download the latest version of Windows Installer here : http://www.microsoft.com/enin/download/details.aspx?id=8483 (you can do a search on Google for Windows Installer and download the latest version from Microsoft) Remove all the BETA MSE programs if any. Use Revo uninstaller to remove BETA programs.

Error code 0x80070424

Possible reason for error
There may be a problem installing updates

Troubleshooting steps:
Run the Fix-it to solve this problem. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/968002

Error code 0x800700df

Possible reason for error
The file you are trying to download may exceed the allowed limit and cannot be saved - you may need to increase your file-download limit

Troubleshooting steps:
Run the Fix-it to solve this problem http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900900/en-us

Error code 080508020, 0x800705b4

Possible reason for error
There may be a problem with your antivirus update

Troubleshooting steps:
Step 1: Open Run Step 2: Type regedit Step 3: Navigate to the following registry key. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender Step 4: In the right pane , Youll see DisableAntiSpyware named DWORD , replace the Value data to 0 to 1. Note: If Windows defender key isnt there, you can create it manually using right click on the Microsoft key and New-> key.

Error code 0x80080005

Possible reason for error
Your computer may not be responding properly or any antivirus conflicting with MSE.

Troubleshooting steps:
Step 1: Run the Hotfix : http://support.microsoft.com/kb/825118 Step 2: Remove any Antivirus software installed in the PC.

Error code 0x80070070

Possible reason for error
You may not have enough disk space on your computer to install updates

Troubleshooting steps:
Step 1: Run Disk clean up Step 2: Remove all the unwanted programs in the PC Step 3: Remove any temp files in the PC.

Error code 0x80070070

Possible reason for error
There may be a problem with your Windows Firewall

Troubleshooting steps:
Step 1: Scan the PC for Malware . Step 2: Run this Fix it http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9810866 Step 3: Start the Windows Firewall services from the services.msc manually . Startup type is Automatic . Make sure Base filtering engine is also started. Step 4: Save the below commands as Run.bat and run it . sc config MpsSvc start= auto sc config KeyIso start= auto sc config BFE start= auto sc config FwcAgent start= auto net stop MpsSvc net start MpsSvc net stop KeyIso net start KeyIso net start Wlansvc net start dot3svc net start EapHostnet

net stop BFE net start BFE net start PolicyAgent net start MpsSvc net start IKEEXT net start DcaSvcnet net stop FwcAgent net start FwcAgent

Step 5: Restart the PC.

Removal tool for MSE . Remove using fix it.

Run this Fix it to remove MSE : http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9748340

Using Manual removal .

Step 1: Click Start Step 2: Click All programs Step 3: Click Accessories, Step 4: Right click Command prompt and choose Run as Administrator. Step 5: Paste the below contents in the Command prompt. cd /d "%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Security Client" setup.exe /x TASKKILL /f /im MsMpEng.exe TASKKILL /f /im msseces.exe net stop MsMpSvc sc delete MsMpSvc REG DELETE "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\MsMpSvc" /f REG DELETE "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft Antimalware" /f REG DELETE "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft Security Client" /f REG DELETE "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Microsoft Antimalware" /f REG DELETE "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Run\MSC" /f REG DELETE "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\4C677A77F01DD614880F352F9DCD9D3B" /f

REG DELETE "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\4D880477777087D409D44E533B815F2D" /f REG DELETE "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Microsoft Security Client" /f REG DELETE "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{774088D4-07774D78-904D-E435B318F5D2}" /f REG DELETE "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{77A776C4-D10F416D-88F0-53F2D9DCD9B3}" /f REG DELETE "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\UpgradeCodes\1F69ACF0D1CF2B7418F292F0E05EC20B" /f REG DELETE "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\UpgradeCodes\11BB99F8B7FD53D4398442FBBAEF050F" /f REG DELETE "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\UserData\S-1-518\Products\4C677A77F01DD614880F352F9DCD9D3B" /f REG DELETE "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\UserData\S-1-518\Products\4D880477777087D409D44E533B815F2D" /f REG DELETE "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\UpgradeCodes\11BB99 F8B7FD53D4398442FBBAEF050F" /f REG DELETE "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\UpgradeCodes\1F69A CF0D1CF2B7418F292F0E05EC20B" /f takeown /f "%ProgramData%\Microsoft\Microsoft Antimalware" /a /r takeown /f "%ProgramData%\Microsoft\Microsoft Security Client" /a /r takeown /f "%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Security Client" /a /r REM Delete the MSE folders. rmdir /s /q "%ProgramData%\Microsoft\Microsoft Antimalware" rmdir /s /q "%ProgramData%\Microsoft\Microsoft Security Client" rmdir /s /q "%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Security Client" REM Stop the WMI and its dependency services sc stop sharedaccess sc stop mpssvc sc stop wscsvc sc stop iphlpsvc sc stop winmgmt REM Delete the Repository folder. rmdir /s /q "C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Repository" sc stop EXIT

Reset the MSE update Engine on your PC.

Step 1: Click Start

Step 2: Click All programs Step 3: Click Accessories, Step 4: Right click Command prompt and choose Run as Administrator.

Cd\ Cd program files\microsoft security essentials Mpcmdrun removedefinitions all Exit Step 5: Exit and restart the PC.

Unable to open links in Outlook

Troubleshooting steps:
Reset the Internet explorer.
1. Close any application that are currently open. 2. Open Internet explorer 3. Click Tools then Internet options 4. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would like to remove browsing history, search providers, Accelerators, home pages, and In Private Filtering data. 5. Locate the Advanced Tab and then click Reset 6. Click Ok once it is done.

Set default programs.

1. Open control panel. 2. Click Default Programs 3. Click Set your default programs. 4. Select Internet explorer and Set this program as Default. 5. Select your E-mail program and Set this program as Default. 6. Click Ok

Reinstall Chrome/Firefox.
1. Try reinstall Chrome and Firefox. 2. Once reinstalling set Firefox/Chrome as Default.

Disable links in Junk Mail options.

1. Open Outlook. 2. Click on any email header. 3. Select Junk mail menu. 4. Then Junk mail options 5. Clear the check mark at Disable links and other functionality in Phishing messages .

Try Fix it method:

Run this Fix it: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310049

Registry Fix:
Download and merge this key. https://www.dropbox.com/s/835aox5fp9reg76/Hyperlinkreset.reg or https://www.dropbox.com/s/iiyif4ci3mncgta/ie-fix-restrictions.zip

If you removed Chrome us this fix. While removing chrome it removed some registry values added by chrome. Just add the registry entries removed by chrome. Step 1: Click Start Step 2: Click All programs Step 3: Click Accessories, Step 4: Right click Command prompt and choose Run as Administrator. REG ADD HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.htm /ve /d htmlfile /f REG ADD HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.html /ve /d htmlfile /f REG ADD HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.shtml /ve /d htmlfile /f REG ADD HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.xht /ve /d htmlfile /f REG ADD HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.xhtml /ve /d htmlfile /f Step 5: after this, make Internet explorer as Default browser.

Cannot update .NET framework 3.5 SP1 and family update KB951847 Error Code: 8004100A
Troubleshooting steps:
Step 1: Repair the .Net framework, to achieve this, run the Repair toolkit. This tool tries to fix some frequently occurring issues with the setup of or with updates to the Microsoft .NET framework. http://www.microsoft.com/en-in/download/details.aspx?id=30135 Step 2: If Step 1 doesnt help. Remove the .NET framework. To remove .NET framework completely use this removal tool. https://www.dropbox.com/s/e62tgrxc47adg3v/dotnetfx_cleanup_tool.zip Step 3: Download the latest version of the .Net framework and .Net family update and install it manually. Do not try to update through Windows Update. Step 4: Try to disable any security suite in the PC. Step 5: You can also try the SURT System update readiness tool. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/947821

Windows Update cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running
Step 1: Reset Windows update components. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058 Step 2: Update the latest version of Windows update agent. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/949104 Step 3: Make sure BITS, Windows update, BFE services are started. To check this, Start-> run-> services.msc. Check for the services are running. Step 4: Reset Repository net stop wuauserv net stop cryptSvc net stop bits net stop msiserver ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 catroot2.old

net start wuauserv net start cryptSvc net start bits net start msiserver pause Step 5: Run Service Fix. http://kb.eset-la.com/library/ESET/KB%20Team%20Only/Malware/ServicesRepair.exe Step 6: Run SFC /scannow at the elevated command prompt. Step 7: Remove the Intel Rapid Storage drivers. Try update the drivers .mostly in x64 bit cases.

Preparing To Configure Windows. Please Do Not Turn Off Your Computer

Using System restore
Step 1: Restart the PC into the Safe mode. Step 2: Click Start->Accessories -> System Restore. Step 3: Click Next. Select the restore point which before you had the problem. Step 4: Then follow on screen prompts. It will start a System restore. Step 5: It should now login normally.

Clean Boot Method:

Step 1: Click Start Step 2: Press and Hold the Windows key and Press R key. It will opens up Run prompt. Step 3: In the run dialogue, Type msconfig Step 4: In the services tab, First check Hide all the Microsoft services. Then select Disable All Step 5: Click Apply then, in the startup tab, select Disable All. Step 6: Click Apply, then Ok.

Step 7: Restart the PC.

Using Ctrl + Alt + Delete method.

Hit Ctrl + Alt + Delete as you normally would and you should be able to log on.

Windows Update 9C48 and 9C59 errors.

Step 1: Remove Internet explorer 10, run the command in the elevated command prompt and Restart. FORFILES /P %WINDIR%\servicing\Packages /M Microsoft-Windows-InternetExplorer-*10.*.mum /c "cmd /c echo Uninstalling package @fname && start /w pkgmgr /up:@fname /quiet /norestart" Running this command will give three access errors, accept those errors and run the same command again, it will run without error. Step 2: Remove Internet explorer 9, run the command in the elevated command prompt and Restart. FORFILES /P %WINDIR%\servicing\Packages /M Microsoft-Windows-InternetExplorer-*9.*.mum /c "cmd /c echo Uninstalling package @fname && start /w pkgmgr /up:@fname /norestart" Running this command will give three access errors, accept those errors and run the same command again, it will run without error. Restart the PC , System will be on IE 8 . Step 3: Install Internet explorer 9 using online download. Shouldnt use windows update to install IE 9. Step 4: Install Internet explorer 10 using online download. . Shouldnt use windows update to install IE 10. Step 5: if it persists run SFC and SURT. This is not the exact solution to this problem. However the steps helps to solve most of the cases.

The specified service does not exist as an installed service.

Clean Boot
Step 1: Click Start Step 2: Press and Hold the Windows key and Press R key. It will opens up Run prompt. Step 3: In the run dialogue, Type msconfig Step 4: In the services tab, First check Hide all the Microsoft services. Then select Disable All Step 5: Click Apply then, in the startup tab, select Disable All.

Step 6: Click Apply, then Ok. Step 7: Restart the PC.

Registry Fix
Step 1: Click Start Step 2: type regedit in the start search box and press enter. Step 3: Navigate to the location. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E967-E325-11CE-BBBFC108002BE10318} Step 4: Delete the LowerFilters value in the right panel. (NOTE: Under the key, there are also some sub keys such as 0000, 0001. Please double click them and delete the LowerFilters value.) Step 5: Restart the computer.

Run System File Checker Scan.

Step 1: Click Start Step 2: Click All programs Step 3: Click Accessories, Step 4: Right click Command prompt and choose Run as Administrator. Step 5: At the command prompt Type Sfc /scannow Step 6: Once completed. Close all the applications and restart the PC.

Run Service Repair Tool

Make sure services below is started and running then the startup type must be automatic. Application Layer Gateway Service Network Connections Network Location Awareness (NLA) Plug And Play Remote Access Auto Connection Manager Remote Access Connection Manager Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Telephony However, you can try running the fixit to repair all the services to default.

Step 1: Download http://kb.eset-la.com/library/ESET/KB%20Team%20Only/Malware/ServicesRepair.exe Step 2: Run the tool and restart the PC.

The specified service does not exist as an installed service for HP Printers.
The service which is referring to the HP Network Devices Support services. To solve this issue, we need to create the service Step 1: Open the Installation disc or Type %temp% in the run field if you downloaded the drivers

from Internet
Step 2:If you go Run method Look for, and open the folder starting with 7z (Example: 7zS2356) Step 3: Open Setup Folder. Step 4: Now, Youll either find a folder named netdevicemanager or simply network, Open Whichever is present there. Step 5: Now there should be a file with the same name as the folder, but with the extension of .msi. Step 6: Right click on this file and click on Uninstall. If you get a message saying that the action applies only for products that have been installed, then just click on OK. Restart the computer Step 7: Now right click on the same file and Click Install Step 8: The installation won't normally show a "success" window. You'll just see a progress bar for a few seconds, and disappear. Once this happens, restart the PC and check if the HP Network Device Support or similar service has appeared under the services list Step 9: Uninstall the HP Printer and reinstall the Printer correctly For HP removal tool for Printers. Step 1: Open the Installation disc or Type %temp% in the run field if you downloaded the drivers from Internet Step 2: If you go Run method Look for, and open the folder starting with 7z (Example: 7zS2356) Step 3: Open folder Util Step 4: Open folder CCC Step 5: If you have an HP computer run the L3uninstall.exe. If you have a non-HP computer run the L4uninstall.exe

Step 6: When the uninstall has completed restart the computer Step 7: Install Adobe Flash player. Step 8: Run Disk clean up Step 9: Install Hp Driver properly.

Background Container.Dll Error message from Conduit.

Error message stating that : There was a problem starting C:\Users\User_name\Appdata\Local\Conduit\BackgroundContainer\Backgroundcontainer.dll RunDLL is a legitimate Windows file that executes/loads .dll (Dynamic Link Library) modules which too can be legitimate or sometimes malware related. A RunDLL "Error loading... message usually occurs when the .dll file that was set to run at startup in the registry or as a scheduled task has been deleted. Windows is trying to load this file(s) but cannot locate it since the file was mostly likely removed during an anti-virus or anti-malware scan. However, an associated orphaned registry entry still remains and is telling Windows to load the file when you boot up. Since the file no longer exists, Windows will display an error message. You need to remove this registry entry so Windows stops searching for the file when it loads. To resolve this, download AutoRuns and save it to your Desktop. Create a new folder on your hard drive called AutoRuns (C:\AutoRuns) and extract (unzip) the file there. Open the folder and double-click on autoruns.exe to launch it. Vista/Windows 7/8 users right-click and select Run As Administrator. Please be patient as it scans and populates the entries. When finished scanning, it will say Ready at the at the bottom and list all entries under the everything tab. In the top menu, click File > Find... and type the file name (backgroundcontainer.dll) related to the error message, then click Find Next. Alternatively, you can scroll through the list and look for any entry related to backgroundcontainer.dll and conduit. If found, right-click on the entry and choose delete. Exit Autoruns and reboot your computer when done.

An alternate method to resolve this issue is as follows:

1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools. 2. Open Task Scheduler and click on Task Scheduler Library. 3. Look through the list for an entry related to BackgroundContainer. 4. If found, right-click on it and select Delete. 5. Exit all programs and reboot the computer when done. Once completed Run the following tools .

Remove Adware, browser Hijackers using Adw cleaner

1. Download http://general-changelog-team.fr/fr/downloads/finish/20-outils-de-xplode/2-adwcleaner 2. Open the program and click on delete button 3. It will scans your system for PUP or Adwares. 4. It will automatically reboots the PC and came back with the log 5. You can find log in C:\Adwcleaner [S1].

Remove common browser Hijackers, PUP using Junk ware Removal tool.
1. To download http://thisisudax.org/downloads/JRT.exe 2. Click on Enter or press any key to continue 3. Searches for any unwanted and potential program in the PC. 4. You can find the log in the desktop as JRT .txt

Your browser has been locked Ransomware

Removal Instructions:
Step 1: Open the Task Manager. Step 2: If you are using this browser: Internet Explorer Chrome Safari SeaMonkey Opera Firefox

End this process: iexplore.exe chrome.exe Safari.exe seamonkey.exe opera.exe firefox.exe

Step 3: When you click on the End Process button, Task Manager will ask you to confirm if you are sure you want to terminate it. You should press the Yes button in order to kill the process.

Office 2010 Starter Advertisement remover

In Microsoft Office starter 2010 is ad-supported software. It is annoying for the users. There is no fix available to remove the ads particularly. However we have a software called OfficeAdremover. To Download Office Ad remover click here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/vhm0unysllf3x2a/officeadremover-setup-en-1-4--2013-09-16.exe And the portable version of Office Ad remover Click here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2ypec4jipfwgx2g/officeadremover-portable-en-1-4--2013-09-16.zip

Free Download manager (FDM) Cannot download in Chrome.

Exact Error: Free Download Manager is not properly installed! Please reinstall Free Download Manager. If you want to download with your browser please remove "npfdm.dll" file in the Plugin directory of your browser.

Troubleshooting information:
Method 1: Step 1: Open Chrome Step 2: In the address bar, Type chrome://plugins/ Step 3: Find the Free download manager plugin in the list. Step 4: Once found that, Disable it.

Method 2: Step 1: Click Start Step 2: Open Run (Win key +R) Step 3: Type Appdata in the Run box and Hit Enter. Step 4: Then Google/Chrome/Application/Plugins Step 5: Youll find npfdm.dll. Delete this file.

Explorer.exe error every time at Windows 8 start up

Error: When you logon to your computer in Windows 8, Explorer.exe error window may appear containing no message. It happens after removed the malware from the PC.

Solution:
Step 1: Press Winkey + R to bring up Run menu. Step 2: Type regedit Step 3: Follow the address: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows] Step 4: Youll see the string called Load and its value is nonexistent. Thats the problem Step 5: Make sure you have permission to edit the key, to gain permission, Edit Permissions then add everyone and Full control Step 6: clear the existing value data to set it blank It is one of the startup points in Windows, To find out more: http://www.silentrunners.org/launchpoints.html

Print Spooler Service Error 2 and Error 3

Exact error: Windows could not start the Print Spooler service on Local Computer. Error 2: The system cannot find the file specified. (Or) Exact Error: Windows could not start the Print Spooler service on Local Computer. Error 3: The system cannot find the path specified. Possible causes: Spooler service registry settings are incorrect and/or 2) some spooler modules missing (which SFC /Scannow could fix). The Image Path value was missing which caused error 3, In case Image path Value is exist but incorrect which causes Error 2

Troubleshooting steps:

Step 1: Run the Printer troubleshooter from Microsoft. Youll come to know that Printer service isnt running. Step 2: Download the Windows 7 Spooler service Fix. https://www.dropbox.com/s/b4fut5pp68x29ah/w7_spooler_svc.zip Step 3: It should solve the problem

Security center/Action center showing No Antivirus/ Old Antivirus.

Troubleshooting steps : Step 1: Open the elevated command prompt. Click Start, then Select All programs, and then Accessories, now you will see the Command prompt Right-click on it and select Run as administrator Step 2: Paste the command below net pause winmgmt && move %windir%system32wbemRepository %windir%system32wbemRepository.old && net stop winmgmt /y && net start winmgmt && net start wscsvc Step 3: Restart the PC and Check.

Enable Windows Installer to Install/remove Software in Safe mode:

Step 1: Download the file https://www.dropbox.com/s/lx1tz15u1qkov1r/safemsi.zip Step 2: Extract it and Run it. Step 3: Now, Windows Installer should be enabled.

Using command prompt:

Step 1: Run command prompt as Administrator

Step 2: Run this command below REG ADD "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Network\MSIServer" /VE /T REG_SZ /F /D "Service" And followed by net start msiserver Step 3: Now, Windows Installer should be enabled in Safe mode with Networking.

Fix Automatically Log out Windows 7 after Logon in Standard profile.

Cause: Some of the weird entries appended to the Userinit or Shell.

Troubleshooting steps:
Step 1: Boot the PC in SMWN Step 2: Run Regedit Step 3: Follow the Registry Path HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon Step 4: Find the Shell and Userinit values. Step 5: It should be Shell = explorer.exe Userinit = userinit.exe Step 6: Restart the PC and It should login to standard user account.

Fix Windows Explorer opening at Startup on Every logon

Cause
Every time we restart the PC and Booted in to Windows, We can see the Windows Explorer Libraries Window would pop up. I couldnt pinpoint any particular software. Any way Try the troubleshooti ng steps to solve the problem

Solution:
Check Startup Folder: Step 1: Go to Start Step 2: Click All programs Step 3: Click on Startup Step 4: If there is a shortcut to the libraries folder. Go ahead and delete it. Userinit Registry key Step 1: Click Start Step 2: Press Win + R (Run) , Type regedit Step 3: Navigate to the following key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\ Step 4: Find the Userinit key and replace the value with the following: C:\Windows\system32\userinit.exe Step 5: In the same place that you have Userinit . You have Shell. Make sure it is set to Explorer.exe. Step 6: Now go ahead and restart your computer. Hopefully, you should not have the Windows Explorer Window opened to the Libraries folder pop up.

Restore Previous Folder Windows explorer has this option called Restore previous folder, You can disable it by opening explorer. Step 1: Open My Computer. Step 2: Click Organize in the left side of the Windows explorer Step 3: then Folder and Search options Step 4: Make sure that Restore previous folder windows at logon is not checked.

Libraries Missing in Windows Operating system

Problem
Libraries are missing from the navigation bar on the left of an explorer window.

Troubleshooting steps:
Method 1:
Step 1: Open My computer Step 2: Right click libraries on the left hand side in the navigation bar. Step 3: Click Restore Default Libraries. Step 4: Close My computer and open it again. It should be fixed.

Method 2:
Step 1: Open Run (Win key + R) Step 2: Type Appdata and press Enter Step 3: Navigate to AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Libraries Step 4: Make sure the folder and it contents are not hidden. Step 5: Right click the folder or files or libraries and click properties. Uncheck the Hidden attribute check box. Step 6: Make sure the Read-Only attribute check box is not checked. Step 7: Log off and log back on to apply changes. Note: If it is not displayed in the Navigation Pane, Right click the folder and check Shown in Navigation Pane.

Windows could not start the Windows Firewall in the local computer
Symptoms
When you try to turn on the Windows Firewall