27 Oct, 2009
This article will help you understand what DLL errors are, how to understand DLL error messages and how to resolve them on your own.
What are DLL files?
To understand DLL errors, it is essential to know what DLL files are and why are they required on a Windows computer. DLL is the acronym for Dynamic Link Library. These files are used in Windows to save program codes that can be dynamically loaded in the system memory when a particular program on your computer wants to use it. These files can be shared among multiple applications and thus help in the efficient use of system resources.
What causes DLL errors?
There are several DLL files on a single Windows computer. Out of which, some like mfc80.dll and shtml.dll are usually shipped with Windows, while others like wmp.dll (Winamp) are copied when you install additional programs on your PC. The following are some of the common reason for these errors:
- One or more DLL files are overwritten by older or incompatible versions.
- A required DLL files gets deleted from the computer.
- A buggy program or device driver is installed on the system.
- Your computer is infected by a malware.
- Windows registry is damaged or comprises invalid entries.
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4 Sep, 2009
I decided to share some how tos today for Gaia Framework based on my development experience. For those reading this the first time and don’t know what is GAIA framework about, try going to this post and read more about it.
Let’s get started – check out the list below for today’s how tos of the day :-
- How To : Get the length of the assets loaded inside the page?
- How To : To Load an Asset of Unknown Type?
e.g. src=”http://www.mymp3.com/loadfile.php?id=123
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28 Jun, 2009
Having problems with damaged disc or files stored in some old scratched cd, dvd, even blue ray disc? Suxs isn’t. Well don’t just throw the disc away though – because there might be a chance, that you will be able to salvage the files stored in the disc!
Introducing the free CD Recovery Toolbox software for windows. (works in Windows 98 – latest Windows Vista Sp2).
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24 May, 2009
If you are an open source developer at times, you may want a simple tool that can wipe off those .svn folder from the source. I normally do that, if the svn repository is too screwed up and clean up function isn’t all that perfect. I will normally checkout all the source file. Perform a .svn clean up, delete the svn repo folder and start all over (checking in again). However, apparently there’s lack of a tool in windows which is to do this easily other than going through command console thingy.
Fortunately, I found a good solution for this. A mini tool which sticks to your Windows shell’s context menu. All you need to do is to select your svn source folder and right click. Walla then, just select Remove all .svn
This free mini tool known as SVN Cleaner can be found here. Last but not least, if it get posted here – it simply means IS GOOD STUFF!
12 May, 2009
Sometimes, when you transfer a bunch of folders with pictures on it ; you will notice a bunch of space wasting Thumb.db – This is of course thanks to Windows XP default images thumbnail database. These db files does eat up space and is useless if you are in other operating system or web server. Best way is to get rid of it. During the weekends, I was asked to transfer a website to another domain hosting. I found out I was downloading a bunch of these useless thumb.db. This is so mind numbing. Ahhh well time for some clean up!
I found out this cool tool which does just that, cleaning up mess lol. Just assign folder with all the image crap inside. Run this mini tool. (does not require installation) .Click Search once, it’s done search simply click clean!
To get this software, you will need at least DotNet Framework 2.0 installed, if you have Windows Vista you can straight away double click and fire away.
Get your Thumb Cleaner version 1.0!
To understand DLL errors, it is essential to know what DLL files are and why are they required on a Windows computer. DLL is the acronym for Dynamic Link Library. These files are used in Windows to save program codes that can be dynamically loaded in the system memory when a particular program on your computer wants to use it. These files can be shared among multiple applications and thus help in the efficient use of system resources. 
