Symptom 1: Startup repair fails with message "Boot critical file $file is corrupt" The error "Boot critical file is corrupt" is displayed when Startup Repair fails to correct problems with a Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? All rights reserved. in the hardware key the installed device will most likely produce successive generic messages due to failed installation.
No, create an account now. Error Code = 0xa The system restore wont work as there arent any restore dates. If you want professional help, I'm sure that there's a repair shop near you somewhere. What is a rootkit though?
I also tried system restore at two different restore points, there was no positive outcome. I get the following error:Problem signature:Problem Event Name: StartupRepairOfflineProblem Signature 01: 6.1.7600.16385Problem Signature 02: 6.1.7600.16385Problem Signature 03: unkownProblem Signature 04: 21201024Problem Signature 05 AutoFailoverProblem Signature 06: 18Problem Signature 07: BadDriverOS Virsion: If the files are inadvertently replaced or overwritten by other data due to bugs in recently installed computer software or due to user error (for example, during system backup), the "boot malware...
this took me 4 days to figure out after reading all the otherbs on this board. The best AV in the world can't solve end-user mistakes and/or stupidity. Can you get on through Safe Mode or Debug? Things you will need to fix this problem Windows 7 Home, Professional, Ultimate, Enterprize Installation Disk (Of what OS you have), Skills to know how to boot into a CD at
Error code = 0x0 Time taken = 0 ms Root cause found: --------------------------- Boot critical file C:\Windows\system32\drivers\fileinfo.sys is corrupt Repair action: File repair Result: Failed. ForumsJoin Search similar:[WIN10] mediacreation tool question[WIN8] windows 8 hosed my hard drive?Motorola NVG510 problem opening port for torrent software[Rant] Software licenses[XPPro] Windows Update - object error[WIN7] Windows 7 occasionally boots Forums Newer Than: Search this thread only Search this forum only Display results as threads More... Varine, Sep 18, 2011 #7 (You must log in or sign up to reply here.) Show Ignored Content Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have
Click on the Restart button to reboot your PC and test the changes. EasyRE is currently available for Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8 and can be downloaded and created on any PC. I'm a 17 year-old who likes computers, but sometimes I do miss something in the first post. EasyRE will begin scanning the drive for viruses, rootkits, trojans, spyware, and other unwanted malware on your machine.
XCOPY {Old file location} {New file location} /E For example, if I want to backup the files from C:\Test\Backup to D:\Backup, I can type the following command. maybe TrustedInstaller (Windows Modules Installer) service is disabled. Description and Symptoms The error messages, alerts, warnings, and symptoms below are tied to this error. Make sure to note your Windows version (XP, Vista, 7 or 8) before you download EasyRE.
It's also available for Windows XP and Windows Server.
Read more at Windows Recovery Disks. Check this link: http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/fi...-sfc-in-vista/ You should try to run sfc with offline option: sfc /SCANNOW /OFFBOOTDIR=c:\ /OFFWINDIR=c:\windows Where C: is your system partition... 02-16-2010, 02:01 PM #7 DT Roberts Support WindowsBBS Arie, #4 2010/07/17 IvanH Well-Known Member Thread Starter Joined: 2006/12/05 Messages: 564 Likes Received: 19 Trophy Points: 108 Computer Experience: Experienced Arie said: ↑ Sorry, but I don't believe I let Startup Repair run 3 or 4 times, and it did not fix anything.
Thursday, March 11, 2010 10:10 PM Reply | Quote Answers 1 Sign in to vote Hi, As your question, I would like to tell you that you can try the following For example, any "boot critical file is corrupt" errors indicating a corrupt C:\CI.dll are guaranteed to be the result of system infection as this file is not normally part of the Applicable Systems This Windows-related knowledgebase article applies to the following operating systems: Windows Vista (all editions) Windows 7 (all editions) Windows 8 (all editions) Windows 8.1 (all editions) Windows Server 2008 Varine, Sep 18, 2011 #5 BRUTAL jazzercise Thanks for the link Dave, I'll let that download and try it out once it is done; while that is downloading I'm going to
They're also used for security sometimes (Sony used them to stop people from ripping CD's a while back and then had some lawsuits over it). Does it make it past the initial boot screen where you see Starting Windows, or is that where it stops? EasyRE will automatically find and fix many problems, and can also be used to solve this problem with the directions below. More details are not available unless the PSU is detached.
Changes to core system files for this or any other reason will trigger the "Critical boot file is corrupt" error. If you get few minutes before auto restarting, you may chose a restart point before the day. · actions · 2011-Mar-20 3:20 pm · Xenojoin:2010-11-30Charlotte, NC
Xeno Member 2011-Mar-21 3:04 pm It's available for Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista. Causes of this Error This error has been known to occur as a result of one or more of the following: Cause 1: Corrupt Windows volume Corruption of the system partition
Dave312, Sep 18, 2011 #4 Varine And as the moon rises, we shall prepare for war Dell uses a recovery partition which is a huge pain in the ass. Thursday, May 20, 2010 5:27 AM Reply | Quote 0 Sign in to vote Hello Silverr48817, I had the same problem. Good luck. __________________ A+ Certified Technician Using Device ManagerShrinking Partitions Change the Size of your Paging File 02-16-2010, 01:45 PM #5 mart_8703 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 I'd really not guess you have a hardware issue.»support.kaspersky.com/vi ··· scuedisk · actions · 2011-Mar-17 1:42 pm · Xenojoin:2010-11-30Charlotte, NC