SSL ERROR : The server's security certificate is not yet valid!

If

the server's security certificate is not yet valid! message appears while opening any website then its main cuase could be your system clock.

check the time of system clock if it is set back to several years back then change it to correct date and time and your error will be gone

MSN Messenger Error Code: 800701f6 or 8100030e

ERROR MESSAGE

When you start MSN Messenger or WLM (Windows Live Messenger), you are unable to sign in the following message is displayed:

"Signing in to Windows Live Messenger failed because the service is temporary unavailable." Error Code: 800701f6 or 8100030e.

SOLUTION

1) Register softpub.dll.

Click Start Button, then click Run, type regsvr32 softpub.dll. Restart MSN Messenger or Windows Live Messenger.

2) You may need to MSN Messenger (Windows Live Messenger) to the allowed list of programs in your firewall.

3) Double click on the clock in the Windows taskbar and make sure the system clock is set correctly.

Windows Live Messenger Installation Error 1601, Error 1603 and Error 1635

Error Message

The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This can occur if you are running Windows in safe mode, or the Windows Installer is not correctly installed. Contact your support personnel for assistance.

SOLUTION

Method 1:

Unregister and re-register the Windows Installer
1. Click Start, click Run, type MSIEXEC /UNREGISTER, and then click OK. Even if you do this correctly, it may look like nothing occurs.
2. Click Start, click Run, type MSIEXEC /REGSERVER, and then click OK. Even if you do this correctly, it may look like nothing occurs, or you may briefly see an hourglass. After you run this command, the operation is complete.
3. Try your Windows Installer-based application again.
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Method 2:

Fix the broken security key for the MsiServer service
1. Start the computer by using Windows 2000.
2. Click Start, click Run, type regedit.exe, and then rename the following key to Old_Security:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MSIServer\Security
3. Restart the computer (you must do this).
4. Run Instmsiw.exe for installer 2.0 again; this corrects the broken security key for the MSI service.

Method 3:

Verify the registry permissions
1. Click Start, click Run, then type Regedt32.
2. For each of the registry hives, follow these steps:
a. Select the hive.
b. For Windows XP, on the Edit menu, click Permissions.

For Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4, on the Security menu, click Permissions.
3. Verify that the SYSTEM account has been added and that it has Full control. If it does not, add the SYSTEM account with Full control.
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Firewall and MSN Messenger

Make MSN Messenger Work With Your Firewall

Windows Firewall:

• Click Start, click Run, type FIREWALL.CPL , and then pressENTER
• On the General tab, if the On check box is selected, the Windows Firewall is enabled. If this option is not selected, then ignore the rest of the steps below.
• Click the Exceptions tab.
• Under Programs and Services, select MSN Messenger if it appears in the list, and then click Delete.
• Click Add Program, click Browse, and then locate theC:\Program Files\MSN Messenger folder.
• Double-click the Msnmsgr file. Note: The computer settings determine whether the file name is followed by the extension ".exe."
• Make sure that the Msnmsgr file is added to the Programs and Services list and that MSN Messenger is selected
• Click OK to save the changes

MSN Messenger Error Code - 81000314

When you launch MSN Messenger and try to logon, you get an error message 81000314. A wild guess, there is a problem with the MSN Server.

SOLUTION

Open with Notepad: C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc\hosts

Add these 2 lines to the bottom:

65.54.239.80 messenger.hotmail.com
65.54.239.80 dp.msnmessenger.akadns.net

Save it and restart WLM

Windows Error Code 800401E4-- Invalid syntax

ERROR MESSAGE-

SOLUTION

Solutions to Invalid Syntax

Check the Line: number in your script that references the 'LDAP:// Provider'. If necessary, work back for previous LDAP occurrences.

Char 1: often lies! it just means that the whole line will not execute. In the case of runtime errors you can use this work around. Add this line: On Error Resume Next

Example of Script with a Code 800401E4 error

In my example, it's line 6 is where the problem lies. Plainly, this syntax is gibberish.

Firstly, you need a colon as in LDAP://
Secondly the dc=cp,dc=com is o.k!
But Thirdly "&"/Administrators,group" is rubbish.

Set objGroup = GetObject("LDAP//dc=cp,dc=com"&"/Administrators,group")

This error code, 800401E4 occurs when you execute a VBScript. You are probably using a WSH method to connect to LDAP. A wild guess, you are using the command: GetObject("LDAP//:xyz...)

Windows Error:127 [ERROR=127 (7Fh)]

ERROR MESSAGE

Cannot get main entry point for C:WINDOWSSYSTEMVIPERSTI.CPL. Error:127 [ERROR=127 (7Fh)]

OR

The signature for Windows XP edition Setup is invalid. The error code is fffffdf0.

The system cannot find message text for message number 0xfffffdf0 in the message file for Syssetup.dll.

OR

Setup failed to install the product catalogs. This is a fatal error. The setup log files should contain more information.

OR

Warning! Setup failed to remove the setup catalog ieexcep.cat

OR

Warning! Setup failed to remove the setup catalog sp1.cat

SOLUTION

To solve this problem, rename the %WinDir%\System32\Catroot2 folder. For more information about how to rename folders by using the Windows XP user interface, click Start, click Help and Support, type renaming folders, press ENTER, and then click Change the name of a file or folder.

To rename the %WinDir%\System32\Catroot2 folder at a command prompt, follow these steps:

1. While the Setup program is running, and while the error message still appears on the screen, press SHIFT+F10 to start a command prompt.
2. At the command prompt, type cd\windows\system32\, and then press ENTER.
3. Type rename catroot2 catold, press ENTER, and then restart the computer.
4. Try again to finish the upgrade.

If you cannot start a command prompt while the Setup program is running, start the computer from a Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Millennium Edition startup disk, and then rename the %WinDir%\System32\Catroot2 folder. Or, start the computer from the Windows XP CD, and then rename the folder in Recovery Console.

Windows Error # 691

Error Message:

Access denied because username and/or password is invalid on the domain.

OR

The computer you are dialing in to cannot establish a Dial-Up Networking connection. Check your password, and then try again.

Solution:
1. Ensure that you have entered the right username and password.
2. Make sure that your account is active and turned on.
3. You might also try to enter another Access Number.
4. If the problem persists, you might need to contact your ISP.

Windows Error # 680

This error is generally caused by a faulty modem, faulty modem cable, faulty phone line, corrupt Dial Up Network (Although the later is quite rare) or you are dialling on a non-standard phone line.

Error Message:

There is no dial tone.

Solution:
First of all check that your phone lines are correctly plugged in.
The phone lines might be damaged. Replace them and try again.
Else, install your modem drivers again.
If the problem persists, you might need to contact your ISP or a technician.

Windows Error # 678

Error Message:

There is no answer.

Solution:
1. First of all check that your phone lines are correctly plugged in.
2. Ensure that the Access Number is correct
3. Else, try another Access number
4. If you are trying to make use of your connection in a bad weather, this might be the source of the problem. Wait until it calms down and try again.
5. Else, install your modem drivers again.
6. If the problem persists, you might need to contact your ISP.

Windows Error # 777

Error Message:

The connection attempt failed because the modem on the remote computer is out of order.

Solution:
1. Install Blue Frog connection software again
2. Try an alternate modem
3. Install your modem drivers again
4. Else, install a new modem

Accessibility keyboard shortcuts

Press	To
Right SHIFT for eight seconds	Switch FilterKeys on and off.
Left ALT +left SHIFT +PRINT SCREEN	Switch High Contrast on and off.
Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK	Switch MouseKeys on and off.
SHIFT five times	Switch StickyKeys on and off.
NUM LOCK for five seconds	Switch ToggleKeys on and off.
+U	Open Utility Manager.

Natural keyboard shortcuts

You can use the following keyboard shortcuts with a Microsoft Natural Keyboard or any other compatible keyboard that includes the Windows logo key () and the Application key ()

Press	To
	Display or hide the Start menu.
+BREAK	Display the System Properties dialog box.
+D	Show the desktop.
+M	Minimize all windows.
+Shift+M	Restores minimized windows.
+E	Open My Computer.
+F	Search for a file or folder.
CTRL+ +F	Search for computers.
+F1	Display Windows Help.
+ L	Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain, or switch users if you are not connected to a network domain.
+R	Open the Run dialog box.
	Display the shortcut menu for the selected item.
+U	Open Utility Manager.

Dialog box keyboard shortcuts

Press	To
CTRL+TAB	Move forward through tabs.
CTRL+SHIFT+TAB	Move backward through tabs.
TAB	Move forward through options.
SHIFT+TAB	Move backward through options.
ALT+Underlined letter	Carry out the corresponding command or select the corresponding option.
ENTER	Carry out the command for the active option or button.
SPACEBAR	Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box.
Arrow keys	Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons.
F1	Display Help.
F4	Display the items in the active list.
BACKSPACE	Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box.

General keyboard shortcuts

Press	To
CTRL+C	Copy.
CTRL+X	Cut.
CTRL+V	Paste.
CTRL+Z	Undo.
DELETE	Delete.
SHIFT+DELETE	Delete selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin.
CTRL while dragging an item	Copy selected item.
CTRL+SHIFT while dragging an item	Create shortcut to selected item.
F2	Rename selected item.
CTRL+RIGHT ARROW	Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word.
CTRL+LEFT ARROW	Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word.
CTRL+DOWN ARROW	Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph.
CTRL+UP ARROW	Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph.
CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow keys	Highlight a block of text.
SHIFT with any of the arrow keys	Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document.
CTRL+A	Select all.
F3	Search for a file or folder.
ALT+ENTER	View properties for the selected item.
ALT+F4	Close the active item, or quit the active program.
ALT+Enter	Displays the properties of the selected object.
ALT+SPACEBAR	Opens the shortcut menu for the active window.
CTRL+F4	Close the active document in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously.
ALT+TAB	Switch between open items.
ALT+ESC	Cycle through items in the order they were opened.
F6	Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop.
F4	Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer.
SHIFT+F10	Display the shortcut menu for the selected item.
ALT+SPACEBAR	Display the System menu for the active window.
CTRL+ESC	Display the Start menu.
ALT+Underlined letter in a menu name	Display the corresponding menu.
Underlined letter in a command name on an open menu	Carry out the corresponding command.
F10	Activate the menu bar in the active program.
RIGHT ARROW	Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu.
LEFT ARROW	Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu.
F5	Refresh the active window.
BACKSPACE	View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer.
ESC	Cancel the current task.
SHIFT when you insert a CD into the CD-ROM drive	Prevent the CD from automatically playing.