What To Do When You Get An Error Message On Your PC
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In this article, we will answer some frequently asked questions about application errors and solutions to common application errors, such as the Stop 0x0000000a error, MSN error 80048820, and MSN Messenger error code 81000306.
Please note that the solutions shared in this article are not just limited to these three errors, but also apply to other common application errors.
I’m receiving MSN error 80048820 because some DLLs are not registered – how do I register a DLL file?
One of the many causes of error 80048820 is unregistered DLL files. If you are receiving an application error because one or more DLL files are not registered, you can use the following steps to register the DLLs and resolve the error:
- Click on the Start and then click Run.
- In the Open box, type cmd to open command prompt.
- Next type the following command to register a DLL and press Enter
regsvr32 <Filename>
- Type exit; press the Enter key to close the command prompt.
I’m getting error code 81000306 – how do I resolve it?
One of the most common causes of error code 81000306 is malware infection. And this is not the only error that malware can cause. In fact, most application errors are traced to the presence of malware on the system.
So the next question is, how to resolve errors due to malware? The answer is simple and straightforward: Remove the malware from your system. To achieve this, perform a malware scan on your computer using advanced anti-malware programs.
If you were able to delete malware before it could inflict a more serious damage, consider yourself lucky. Malware programs have the potential to be fatal and if left unchecked can cause your PC to crumble.
Take corrective measures to prevent any future malware infections. To keep your PC malware-free, regularly update your protective software with the latest malware definitions and run regular malware scans.
What is the Microsoft Reporting tool and is it useful?
The Microsoft reporting tool allows you to send data related to Window errors to Microsoft, and receive solutions (if Microsoft has one). As you can see from the definition, the tool is very helpful, especially in cases of errors, such as the stop 0x0000000a error, that require advance troubleshooting skills.
I’ve not installed the latest Windows updates – am I compromising my system’s security?
Yes, you are. By installing new updates you not only beef up your system’s security, but you also fix known Windows issues and improve your system’s overall performance.
To download new Windows updates automatically, enable the built-in Automatic Update feature. It is recommended that you install all Windows updates without fail.
Can issues related to the registry cause errors?
Yes, many times the registry can cause serious problems. So, if you have tried the normal troubleshooting steps but failed to resolve the error, chances are problems in your registry are the culprit.
The solution is to clean your registry and restore its integrity. If you are a computer expert you can choose to clean the registry manually to fix the errors. For less experienced users,(and this covers the majority of computer users, so there is nothing to be ashamed of) help comes in the form of a registry cleaning tool.
Use a reliable registry cleaner to efficiently clean your registry and resolve obstinate computer errors.