Try this first, Here are Instructions that may help resolve the Issue Reregister DLL files that are associated with Cryptographic Services To register .dll files that are associated with Cryptographic Services, follow these steps: 1. Click Start, and then click Run. 2. In the Open box, type cmd, and then click OK. 3. At the command prompt, type the following commands, pressing ENTER after each line: Note Click OK if you are prompted. Note Microsoft Windows 2000 does not include the Sccbase.dll file. If you are running a version of Windows 2000, omit the Sccbase.dll file. regsvr32 softpub.dll regsvr32 /u wintrust.dll regsvr32 /u initpki.dll regsvr32 /u dssenh.dll regsvr32 /u rsaenh.dll regsvr32 /u gpkcsp.dll regsvr32 /u sccbase.dll regsvr32 /u slbcsp.dll regsvr32 /u cryptdlg.dll regsvr32 /u softpub.dll exit 4. Restart your computer. 5. Click Start, click Run, type cmd in the Open box, and then click OK. 6. At the command prompt, type the following commands (press ENTER after each command). Note Click OK if you are prompted. Note Microsoft Windows 2000 does not include the Sccbase.dll file. If you are running a version of Windows 2000, omit the Sccbase.dll file. regsvr32 softpub.dll regsvr32 wintrust.dll regsvr32 initpki.dll regsvr32 dssenh.dll regsvr32 rsaenh.dll regsvr32 gpkcsp.dll regsvr32 sccbase.dll regsvr32 slbcsp.dll regsvr32 cryptdlg.dll regsvr32 softpub.dll exit

REVO is a fine application, but let's slow the train down just a bit for a first time user. No application is 100%. For best results use REVO in the Advanced Mode. It will first create a Windows restore point. Then it will run the target application's on-board uninstaller. This will be followed by a REVO scan of the system for orphan files. This scan will be presented to the user in a report with options to delete or not. I have always selected and deleted everything without a concern. Finally, REVO will scan the registry for orphan entries. Again a report will be presented to the user with the option to delete or not. This is were it gets a little tricky as I have seen on rare occasion entries reported in error. Either ignore the report and move past, or be absolutely certain the entries you select are for the target application. No guessing is allowed here. Please be aware that quite often the scan of the system and/or registry will come up clean. If you have CCleaner installed on your system this is one of a few times I suggest running its registry tool for anything missed. Again, no guessing and be sure to use the backup offering. The START>Search suggestion is a good one too for a final clean up. DA

Cat_ky: I think my friend's computer is about 4 years old but he has never used the JASC program. I removed it (and probably other good but unused software) just to have less programs taking up scan time. I agree that boot time is still long. Many of the programs and tweaks recommended on this forum have been applied to improve performance and progress has been made. Maybe limited RAM is now the issue? My friend is pleased as punch with the improvement. And once the computer boots, he says it "flies". The only thing I've done with the "innards" is open the case and blow out the dust and that took some courage for this amateur. I've watched videos about how to install RAM and it looks relatively simple. MAYBE some day I'll get brave and try that. Meanwhile, I'll continue to read this forum and learn. Fruitjarfla: Thanks for the input. I've already used Black Viper - recommended on this forum - to adjust the programs at start-up. It will be interesting to go to one of the sites you list and actually learn their function - a good project for a rainy day! Again, many thanks to all - June

you will likely need flash and shockwave when visiting some sites that have video and animations and stuff like that. You can get flash and shockwave from their website. It is always best to get them directly from their website so you know you are getting the real thing and not a fake one and there are some out there. Install Adobe Flash Player Install Adobe Shockwave Player