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    Solved! Can't run Direct 9 games, D3DX9_40.DLL is missing, I've done multiple installer, I've done the Direct X installer and failed

    I wanted to play Gmod, after getting a new laptop. D3DX9_40.DLL is missing it says. I've downloaded it and put it in the files and it says it's still missing. I've done the installer in the June 2010 file and it says Installation failed. I did another Direct X Updater and that also failed. I did...
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    sppextcomobjhook.dll trying to create file to keep it from loading but dont have permission

    so, i use bitdefender and for ever now its been saying that sppextcomobjhook.dll is blocked on startup.. and I hit the option to DELETE.. i have read in multiple forums that a way to perma block this is by creating a text file in the c:/windows/temp folder (thats where its at each time i...
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    Cmd sys32 shuts down my laptop w10

    I downloaded an app called camhack(a gta sa video game hack) and I've used this app for a long time, but this time, for some reason I may have done something wrong during the installation process. I placed the dx8vb.dll file to the system32 folder and ran a cmd prompt as an admin: regsvr...
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    Concerned: Receiving this Error whenever opening laptop.

    Since yesterday I have been getting this error whenever I am opening my laptop. I am concerned that a component is damaged. The Laptop is two years old and works just fine in terms of speed and all. The Error: https://imgur.com/gallery/3zeEgDI
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    Avira itranslator.dll TR/Black.Gen2

    Hello ladies and gentleman, I'm not gonna lie over the fact that I downloaded a program that i shouldn't have. Yes, I know, don't download from sites you don't trust. That little program had a little "present" for me. A trojan called TR/Black.Gen2 in the file itranslator.dll. I tried removing...
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    How do programmers interact with drivers?

    So from what I understand, a driver basically tells an OS how to interface with some other hardware. So if a programmer wants to utilize that hardware in hes or her code, how would they do so? For example, if I have a fingerprint reader that came with a driver, how can someone write code that...
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    Error code problem

    I'm using Windows 10 64-bit and when trying to upgrade my Prime subscription to Malwarebytes I get it access violation in the module'suhlpr.dll'
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    My PC Gone Crazy

    i don't know if its the right section for my topic but i guess this is the closest one. a While ago I Was just fine until it comes a day when everything Collapse. i was Running Win 7 x64 the day all of these started ... so what happened was a bunch of Errors such as: 1- Missing .exe for these...
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    Black screen due to driver being incompatible with Windows 10

    Hello, I've got quite the issue with my craptop, it's quite the long story. It all began with me wanting to get the Creators Update. I had downloaded the Windows update assistant, got all necessary files and began installation. Laptop froze at 32% and did not move for at least half an hour. I...
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    Sony Vegas D3D9.Dll File Error

    I've been trying to render a video all day on sony vegas but everytime it comes with the error: Problem Description Application Name: Vegas Pro Application Version: Version 13.0 (Build 310) 64-bit Problem: Unmanaged Exception (0xc0000005) Fault Module...
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    should i delete??or?

    every time i restart my windows, there is a pop up from regsvr32 tell me there is a issue with a certain .dll from a appdata local uprmedia.ThemeMainEnum.dll. I have no idea what this uprmedia thing is, but when i search it on the registry keys it shows up next to other app dll's like normal...
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    ws. reputation. 1 WinTV

    Does anyone have any idea why Norton is being a *bleep* making it difficult to use WinTV? It was working fine until 12 hours ago or so. I didn't do anything different. I even restarted my computer and still problems!! I can't schedule anything in scheduler.. I think it has quarantined...
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    Solved! baffling error message

    i havent installed or uninstalled anything on my laptop and now im getting an error message when i turn it on with the following - ''the module 'c:\programdata\potji\tezsa.dll'' failed to load make sure the binary is stored at the specified path or debug it to check for problems with the...
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    Avira vs user32.dll

    My Avira Antivirus keeps recognizing the user32.dll file as a possible threat. Today i approved to send the file to quarantine. The result was not great but expected. After the restart the pc would not boot properly. Luckily system repair managed to fix the problem on its own after a couple of...
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    COM Surrogate Virus keeps returning

    I have a COM Surrogate Virus, a trojan virus that was 'connected' with the task COM Surrogate. I have looked videos up on how to delete it by chaning the secuirity of the program but the virus kept returning. Even after I reinstalled windows on my SSD and wiped all my Harddrives clean, as soon...
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    How Do I fix the "Missing or corrupt hal.dll" I tried booting windows xp disk, same error. I boot into ubuntu now. Help?

    I tried booting windows xp disk, same error. I boot into ubuntu now. Help? I have access to system32 file, I just don't know what to do
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    keyboard short cuts in dell vostro 1440

    how to get code symbols.and smiley symbols..like that.etc...in dell vostro1440 laptop,in this lp keyboard numlock& scroll lock
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    Weird .DLL files in my folder?

    Hello. I have made a folder for all my software such as Steam, Spotify, Chrome, Photoshop, etc. One day I go into the folder to find all these weird files and .DLLs in it. (http://puu.sh/rWoaR/8ce64fd131.png) (http://puu.sh/rWo9N/588ebdc315.png). Some files seem to be linked to Origin, which...
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    problem starting preceptordemonic.dll

    "when i connect the power charging adopter with my vaio laptop when a dialogue box open which is stated that " problem starting preceptordemonic.dll". how can i stop it"
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    Need to install OLEAUT32.dll

    I tried to install using Msvbvm50.exe but I cannot login as UI stalls. I pulled up the task manager and tried to install it from there. Says it has a problem with loading REGTLIB.EXE, and then says the runtime is installed. No joy. The best that I can do is a cursor in safe mode, but no access...