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MSDTC.LOG - sfc found it corrupt & cannot repair [SOLVED]
Bindesh:
Yes Sir.... I did as instructed.
1- Safe Mode - System restore - No restore Points.
2- Ran Anti virus - Dr. Web failed - error 1722/1726.
3- Ran Adware Cleaner - 10 threats removed.
4- Ran ESET Online Scanner - No threats found.
5- Ran FSS Tool - Results as attached in file - FSS .txt
It may be noted that SDRSVC service is not working. Does Win Vista Starter supposed to have this service?
It may be linked to System restore ?
6-SFCfix - Same as before - MSDTC.log File Corrupt.
7- System restore - Catastrophic Failure - 8000FFFF.
8- Done as instructed to reset Win Update Components.
9- Do not know where to get Win Update Agent (latest) for Vista. MS does not support anything - Blank pages.
10- Check Win Update - Keeps searching for hours.....
I will keep the Win Update search on -- some say it may take as long as 10 hours. I will give it a try ...10 hours.
Guide me, Sir.... What next to do?
Shall I try WSUS offline Update .... if Win Update starts working, we can focus on System Restore.....
Thanks. Bindesh.
Boggin:
Yes, the SDRSVC service is for Backup and restore.
If its .dll is missing, then that won't help.
I'm not familiar with Dr. Web but a Google search on that error suggests it can cause all sorts of problems and would be best if you uninstalled it for now, using this Uninstaller -
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/dr-web-anti-virus-remover/
You can then download MSE as a stop gap as that rarely causes problems and will give you some basic protection.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=5201
I couldn't find a link for the Vista Update Agent either.
Have you gotten a response from the Sysnative forum yet ?
Go down to the bottom of this article and download the ISO for the 32 bit version and select Save then use Windows USB/DVD Burner Tool to create a bootable disk.
http://webforpc.com/software/operating-systems/windows-vista-iso-download-bootable-32-bit-64-bit/
http://wudt.codeplex.com/
You can then use this tutorial to perform an offboot sfc /scannow which should hopefully repair your system.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/139810-sfc-scannow-run-command-prompt-boot.html
Bindesh:
I have a Licensed Win Vista Starter 32 bit SP1 CD. Do I need to download ISO?
In Vista, sfc /scannow does not need an OS CD (unlike Win XP).
We can straight away do sfc /scannow in Vista.
I think you are mentioning OFFBOOT sfc /scannow.
I doubt if Win Vista Starter will come up with System Repair Screen.
That feature is not available in Win Vista Starter.
The ISO download is Win Vista Ultimate....
Presently downloading ....it may take 3 hours.
I will be in contact after download is over.
Bindesh.
Boggin:
Your install disk may not be suitable as it has to match the installed OS which should be SP2.
I assume you have SP2 installed ?
I know I can use a Win 7 SP1 Pro disk to perform an offboot sfc /scannow on my Win 7 SP1 Home Premium so I think a higher version of Vista should be able to do the same.
If that Ultimate version isn't accepted then scroll down to the bottom of this article which is for the 32 bit Home Premium SP2 version.
http://webforpc.com/software/operating-systems/windows-vista-iso-download-bootable-32-bit-64-bit/
The reason for doing an offboot sfc /scannow from an install disk is because the one done from within Windows is unable to repair due to corruption or missing files from within the store.
Booting up with an install disk and doing it will check and repair files from an incorrupt source.
If the offboot sfc /scannow reports that it cannot run, then you will have to do a repair install.
If you only have SP1 installed then you can use your own install disk, else you will need to use an install disk that includes SP2.
I think that Ultimate will have SP2 installed, but it depends on the date of the article and whether the ISO download was updated.
However, the link I've posted for the Home Premium download will suffice for a SP2 version.
This is the tutorial for performing a repair install in Vista - http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.html
Before performing a repair install, while Windows may download some drivers, it's advised to back up your own drivers folders onto something like an USB flash drive and then drop them back in after the repair install if necessary.
They can be found at C:\Windows\System32
Bindesh:
I do not think my computer is at fault. I maintain it in tip top condition. Then, I found that MS has fumbled in .Net Framework updates-- many updates are simply roll-ups. So I uninstalled all .Net Framework versions and also C++ VS versions from my computer and re-installed it using WSUS offline partly, Autopatcher partly and Runtimes All in One. Then I tried to run Windows Update and windows defender. It worked.
Next I am to focus on System Restore. It is showing no system restore points. And Catastrophic failure. Anti virus is unable to catch anything. Let me try adware cleaner.....
I will get back to you as soon as it is resolved. In the meantime, any new line of action......
Bindesh.
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