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Corrupt system files
Boggin:
What exactly is the problem that this file being corrupt causes for you ?
If you have a Win 7 SP1 install disk you could perform an offboot sfc /scannow where the system is checked and repaired from an incorrupt source.
SRoper:
Thank you for your further reply. Another problem I'm having is that Windows updates will not install. I could of course easily be wrong but its seeming more and more likely to me that the corrupt files may have something to do with this.
Boggin:
Then it will probably best to create a full external system image then run Shane's Windows Repair program.
www.tweaking.com
I always advise to create an external system image before running any program that makes changes to the registry as restore points can go astray.
SRoper:
Thanks again. I've run Shane's program a number of times and the problem remains. I've also run the Reimage program a number of times and the problem remains. Its a mystery.
Boggin:
I'm not familiar with the Reimage program or what it does.
This is looking more like a repair or clean install but you can't do either without a valid retail key because an OEM or vendor's generic product key either won't work or leave the install as not genuine.
However, with a SP1 install stall disk, an offboot sfc /scannow may be able to do something with it.
If you don't have such a disk, I can burn you a couple (one spare) and send them off to you - just PM me your address.
While you've said you're running Win 7, you haven't said whether it is 32 or 64 bit or which version.
I used to write out these instructions for an offboot sfc /scannow until I found http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/139810-sfc-scannow-run-command-prompt-boot.html
When I occasionally boot up with an install disk to perform this op, I don't always get the splash screen to select Repair your Computer, but instead get an inverse window with Windows Set up (EMS Enabled) highlighted.
If you get this then just press enter where after you can then follow the steps in the tutorial.
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