Windows error 0x00000079 is a blue screen of death error that can cause your system to restart or shut down unexpectedly. When this error occurs, it can mean only one thing, that there is a problem, either with the operating system or a hardware component. This error most commonly occurs when an end user attempts to install Windows XP onto a computer that has Windows Server 2003 on it.

MCI32.ocx is a file specific to Windows Vista, which allows applications to work with the Visual Basic 6.0 framework. When Windows Vista was originally released, VB6.0 was already out-dated, this lead to certain files, common to VB6.0 (such as MCI32.ocx) being left out of Microsoft Windows Vista installation. The end result is errors involving the MCI32.ocx file are usually due to the operating systems inability to properly utilise it.

When a user makes an attempted to call a Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file, from the Microsoft Transaction Server (MTS) which is operated as a server package, there is that possibility they may come face to face with runtime error 53. The purpose of DLL files is to create a platform for the operating system or applications to run specific routines. The Microsoft Transaction Server is essentially software, created for the purpose of making the implementation of large distribution applications more accessible.

Mss32.dll is a file that belongs to the Miles Sound System Library, which is an integral component used in multimedia programs such as Winamp for both audio playback and sound effects. This DLL file is also used in several games, for the purpose of processing certain advanced sound options. The purpose of this DLL is to provide a particular function for the application, after which the application itself will access and utilise.

Error 740 typically occurs when the end user attempts to run an application within Windows Vista/7/8 or 10 based systems. The primary reason why this error occurs is because the application itself has been configured to ‘Run as Administrator’, meaning that your user profile either lacks the required administrative privileges to run the application or the system has placed a limit on your account.

Error 0xC004C003 is a Windows activation issue that occurs when the end user attempts to activate Windows 10 after installation. If you’re a Windows 7/8/8.1 user, then Windows 10 is made available as a free upgrade. End users that upgrade from an older version of Windows are less likely to face this activation error, but they aren’t totally exempt from it.

When Windows Defender was first introduced to Microsoft’s operating system, it was called Microsoft AntiSpyWare. As is suggested by its name, its main function was to protect the system from spyware programs. The responsibility of Windows Defender is to keep your system out of harm’s way of these spyware programs, which is why it’s crucial it’s always up and running.

Contents Symptoms of Error Error Causes How to Fix It Run a Registry Scan Run a Virus Scan Start Service Reinstall Windows Firewall Error 0x80070424 is a Windows error that typically occurs when using Windows Update or when attempting to alter the settings of Windows Firewall. It will in most cases prohibit you from disabling […]