The blog of Windows Wally, a Windows Support Technician helping common people solve frustrating computer problems.



Common Software

Faultrep.dll

What is RPS.exe

Published on February 11th, 2013 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, What is rps.exe, it appears in the Task Manager but I don’t know if it is safe.” - Andrew G., New Zealand Before addressing any computer issue, I always recommend scanning and repairing ... Read More


Driver Problems

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How To Fix Msxml3.dll Errors

Published on February 6th, 2013 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, How do I fix the Msxml3.dll missing error.” - Alejandro N., USA Before addressing any computer issue, I always recommend scanning and repairing any underlying problems affecting your PC health and performance: Step 1 ... Read More


Common Software

setup.msi

What’s different between Setup.exe and Setup.msi

Published on February 4th, 2013 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, Setup.exe files are executable files in Windows, usually setup files. But what are .msi files, are they setup files too?.” - Cory A., United Kingdom Before addressing any computer issue, I always recommend ... Read More


Driver Problems

dll error

How To Fix Mfc71u.dll Errors

Published on January 30th, 2013 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, How do I fix the Mfc71u.dll error, it appears when I try to shut down my computer.” - Jamie A., United Kingdom Before addressing any computer issue, I always recommend scanning and repairing ... Read More


Hardware Problems

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How to Perform a Memory Test

Published on January 28th, 2013 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, What software would you recommend to test the computer’s RAM.” - Corey D., United Kingdom Before addressing any computer issue, I always recommend scanning and repairing any underlying problems affecting your PC health ... Read More


Driver Problems

Wnaspi32.dll

How To Fix Wnaspi32.dll Errors

Published on January 23rd, 2013 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, How do I fix the Wnaspi32.dll missing error.” - Jason G., USA Before addressing any computer issue, I always recommend scanning and repairing any underlying problems affecting your PC health and performance: Step 1 ... Read More


Common Software

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How to deal with the Trayapp.msi error

Published on January 21st, 2013 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, I am getting a message saying “TrayApp.msi is Missing” continuously on my computer.” - Courtney Y., Australia Before addressing any computer issue, I always recommend scanning and repairing any underlying problems affecting ... Read More


Common Software

Error 1327

How to fix “Error 1327. Invalid Drive”

Published on January 17th, 2013 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, When I start the setup of Microsoft Office 2000 it gives me an error saying Error 1327 invalid drive.” - Adrian P., USA Before addressing any computer issue, I always recommend scanning and ... Read More


Driver Problems

coredll.dll

How To Fix Coredll.dll Errors

Published on January 14th, 2013 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, How do I fix the Coredll.dll error, it appears when I try to start my computer.” - Derek P., USA Before addressing any computer issue, I always recommend scanning and repairing any underlying problems ... Read More


Common Software

RTSP

Using RTSP protocol for streaming media

Published on January 9th, 2013 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, What does the rtsp protocol have to do with video streaming?” – Ricardo W., USA Before addressing any computer issue, I always recommend scanning and repairing any underlying problems affecting your PC ... Read More