Archive for April, 2010

Have you tried all the settings you could to resolve screen resolution errors? Do you still face screen resolution errors while using your computer? If yes, then you would be surprised to know that one of the causes behind such errors could be manipulated registry entries of your operating system.

As we all know that screen resolution refers to the total number of pixels on your computer screen which is defined in terms of ‘x’ and ‘y’. The registry entries in your operating system consist of default value for x and y coordinates which govern the screen resolution. If these values are changed in an inappropriate way, then you would start experiencing screen resolution errors.

You can always set screen resolution from the display settings of your monitor but this is not possible when the registry entries of your computer system are manipulated as it reverses any changes you make. This becomes very frustrating and it becomes difficult to work in this situation. Many a times you install a computer game or video software that changes the registry entries of your operating system which handles screen resolution. In this case, you are left with only two options, either to change the registry entry manually or use registry editor software. It is always recommended to use software for this purpose because registry keys are very vital for any operating system and a wrong entry can damage the complete system making in unrecoverable.

Now there is nothing to worry about! You can easily find loads of registry software on the internet available for a very small fee that would easily fix screen resolution errors. It is advised that you purchase tested and trusted software as it would be handling the most vital part of your computer’s operating system.

Are you aware of Isass.exe? It is a Microsoft file and handles the security policy enforcement in the operating system. This file is responsible for managing user logon, password changes etc. which is a very vital process. If the file is closed or terminated, it results in immediate shutdown or restart of the operating system. This is so because the windows logon information is lost when this file is closed.

The first step should be to check if the computer system is infected with any virus or Trojan that might cause this problem. Some malicious code camouflage themselves as Isass.exe file and show error messages. Another cause of this error could be the corrupt registry entries. Registry key are the values upon which an operating system works. If some malicious code or software install/uninstall process change any of the configuration file or registry entry, then the system may become unstable resulting in such errors.

Whenever you encounter Isass.exe error, start the computer in a safe mode and perform virus and Trojan scan to ensure that malicious code is not the cause of this error. If the result shows that your system is not infected with any virus, then you need to take this as a serious issue.

In some cases, the Isass.exe error can be fixed by overwriting the Isass.exe file from the windows recovery disk but this might not be of much help if the problem is with registry entries. However, you should try this step after performing the successful virus scan.

If the problem still persists, then it is the registry entries of your operating system that has been manipulated or modified resulting in this error. You should prefer using some registry cleaner software to rectify the registry entries instead of trying to manipulating them manually which is a very risky process.

Have you ever encountered ActiveX errors on your machine? Gone are the days when internet applications used to be just for providing information. Nowadays, most of the websites are designing interactive applications that run over the internet to provide real time functionality to its clients. ActiveX is a translator that reads registry information and supplies the same to the interactive application for its functioning. But all this functionality ends when your computer is giving ActiveX errors.

Some of the common symptoms of ActiveX errors are:
• Freezing of internet explorer window
• Error message stating the inability to create object
• Error message that the security settings prohibit the ActiveX to run

ActiveX errors could be due to various reasons such as settings that command your system to block any ActiveX file. This setting is done by many users as ActiveX files may also contain malicious code. This is the simplest scenario where you simply change a setting in your explorer and the error is gone.

However, the situation is not this easy always. Sometimes ActiveX errors are caused when some malicious programs change or delete the registry key entries. In such a scenario, it becomes very difficult to analyze and modify the registry entry even if you are a professional. This is so because the malicious code may have harmed various key entries at many points. Moreover, the results of changing a registry key are immediate and you would not get a second chance if you took a wrong step. It might also result in more serious issues.

Do you still believe that formatting your computer and losing valuable data is the only solution? If yes, then you are wrong! There is alternative called registry cleaner software that is easily available online and can be the end to your worries. You can easily install the product and clean your registry entries thus eliminating the problem.