repairs various Windows problems, such as:
- Windows Update errors and problems with Automatic Updates
- SSL, HTTPS, and Cryptography service (signing/verification) issues
- COM/ActiveX object errors and missing registry entries
- and more.
Dial-a-fix (hereafter known as "DAF") is a collection of known fixes gleaned from Microsoft Knowledgebase articles, Microsoft MVPs,
and other important support forums, that will assist you in repairing
problems with your system. Although this tool is ordinarily meant for
power users, technicians, and administrators, it is quite safe to use
even without technical guidance (although guidance is recommended).
Simply choose the solutions you wish to apply via checkmarks, and click
GO. There are other buttons and tools present on the main dialog as
well, such as the policy scanner. All tools and checkmarks identify
their purpose when you mouse over them.
DAF's primary philosophy is to fix problems by setting various
things back to their original Microsoft defaults. DAF currently does
not interface with or repair any third party programs (and there are no
plans to do so |