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chkdsk causes bugs in Windows 7...

Before Windows forced me to do a chkdsk at startup, my computer was working just fine.

I have a Dell Latitude D630 Laptop and my specs are -

Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo T7500 @2.2GHz 4096KB L2 Cache

3GB DDR2 Dual Channel SDRAM

NVIDIA Quadro NVS 135M with 128MB dedicated graphics RAM 64 bit Bus Width

During the chkdsk, a lot of file permissions were messed with (I didn't get to take a picture or video tape it or anything) or something, and now a whole bunch of errors come up at startup.

iTunesHelper.exe Application Error

The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000022). Click OK to close the application.

RunDLL

There was a problem starting C:\Windows\system32\NvMcTray.dll

Access is denied

RunDLL

There was a problem starting C:\Windows\system32\NvCpl.dll

Access is denied.

RunDLL

There was a problem starting NVCPL.DLL

Access is denied.

(the above error appears three times at startup and when I try to fullscreen an OpenGL window (Minecraft, etc.))

The following error message appears when I open the Start Menu - 

Error

The specified module could not be found.

(msls31.dll)

although the Start Menu opens just fine. The only thing is, when I type something into Start Search or into search in Windows Explorer or Control Panel.


When I try to play a music track or play a .avi or other video file with WMP, I get the following error -

(filepath)

(filepath)

Server execution failed

When I try to open VirtualBox -

Virtualbox.exe - Application Error

The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000022). Click OK to close the application.


When I opened Google Chrome to post this, this error came up -

Google Chrome

Your preferences file is corrupt or invalid.

Google Chrome is unable to recover your settings.

I do see this processes in Task Manager called vprot.exe*32

and its description is Vprotect Application (Non Official)

I suspect all of these above problems are a cause of either vprot.exe*32 (unless that has to do with VMware vSphere Client) or the chkdsk.

Does anyone know if these two things could cause all of this?

Thank you in advance!

Answer
Answer
Hi,

Chkdsk did not cause the issues, instead there was drive corruption and that triggered
chkdsk to be run to see if it could repair the drive. Be sure to keep good backups as
those type issues usually get worse. And a hard drive can fail without any notice. Definitely
consider replacing the drive.

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Check the drive and run SFC /scannow to repair the Windows files. You may need to re-install
any programs that had corrupted files.

Disk issues can get serious very quickly so I would thoroughly check the drive now and be sure
to keep redundant backups of your important data (use several methods).

Inside Windows - Regular or Safe Mode (repeatedly tap F8 as you boot).

Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at next start and then Apply OK your way out then restart.

How to Run Disk Check in Windows 7
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

OR :

Start - type in Search box -  COMMAND   find at top of list -  RIGHT CLICK  -  RUN AS ADMIN

sfc /scannow

How to Repair Windows 7 System Files with System File Checker
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

Then run checkdisk (chkdsk).

How to Run Disk Check in Windows 7
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

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For even better and more efficient checking :  <- Advanced Methods.

From the Command Prompt of the Recovery Console (if you have one) or from a Vista/Windows
7 disk - if you do not have a Vista/Windows 7 disk you can borrow a friend's (it needs to be same
32 or 64 bit and they are not copy protected) or make one. Also your System maker will sell the
physical disks cheap since you already own Windows.

chkdsk /f /r

REBOOT

Space after k and before /  and after f and before /

sfc /scannow

REBOOT

Space after c and before /

How to Boot to the System Recovery Options in Windows 7
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/668-system-recovery-options.html

What are the system recovery options in Windows 7?
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/What-are-the-system-recovery-options-in-Windows-7

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Go into Setup/Settings (BIOS/CMOS) often F2 as you boot so watch screen as you startup. Set the
boot order to CD/DVD to use Windows disks (Vista or Windows 7 whichever you have installed.)
Remember to set back when done.

If you need to make repair disks - these help repair Windows not re-install.
Often a these disks will help when the OEM Recovery Disk does not.

Download Windows 7 System Recovery Discs - now charging $9.75 for the ISO
images to make the disks. (These can be made on any computer running XP,
Vista, or Window 7 that has a CD/DVD burner.)
http://neosmart.net/blog/2009/windows-7-system-repair-discs/

How to Create a Windows 7 System Repair Disc - Free (Must be made on a
Windows 7 computer running the same 32 or 64 bit.)
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2083-system-repair-disc-create.html

A Installation Disk can also be made to use for Repair. Of course you would use your own
COA (Product Key).

Windows 7 (English) with Service Pack 1

• Windows 7 Home Premium (x86) - X17-58996

• Windows 7 Home Premium (x64) - X17-58997

• Windows 7 Professional (x86) - X17-59183

• Windows 7 Professional (x64) - X17-59186

• Windows 7 Ultimate (x86)* - X17-59463

• Windows 7 Ultimate (x64)* - X17-59465


See MVP Andre Da Costa's message in this thread.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/how-can-i-download-gatewaywindows7recovery-disc/3c0ecd74-cfc1-4188-89c7-a6bbe8113ee1

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If CheckDisk fails to complete as above :  <-- Manufacturer's Diagnostic Utilities.

(The old 302602 links is not valid now for the diagnostic links.)

Diagnostic Utilities By Manufacturer - run the one for your hard drive
http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/hard-drive-support/462298-no-ide-device-found.html

Corrected list as of 6-09-2010

Fujitsu Hard Drives: Diagnostic Utilities Here
http://www.fujitsu.com/emea/products/hdd/

Hitachi Hard Drives: Diagnostic Utilities Here
http://www.hitachigst.com/support/downloads/

IBM Hard Drives: Use Hitachi Utilities*

Toshiba Hard Drives: Use Hitachi or Maxtor Utilities

Maxtor Hard Drives: Diagnostic Utilities Here (now SeaGate)
http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/support/

Quantum Hard Drives: Use Maxtor Utilities

Seagate Hard Drives: Diagnostic Utilities Here
http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/support/downloads

Conner Hard Drives: Use Seagate Utilities

Samsung Hard Drives: Diagnostic Utilities Here
http://www.samsung.com/global/business/hdd/

Western Digital Hard Drives: Diagnostic Utilities Here
http://support.wdc.com/product/download.asp?lang=en

The trial versions of one of these "might" help.

SpeedFan
http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php

HD Tune
http://www.hdtune.com/

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If needed try a Repair Installation which allows you to keep the files and programs though
redundant backups are always a good idea.


How to Do a Repair Install to Fix Windows 7
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html



Hope this helps.

Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP <- profile - Windows Expert - Consumer : Bicycle - Mark Twain said it right.


Rob Brown - past Microsoft MVP - Windows Insider MVP 2016 - 2021
Microsoft MVP Windows and Devices for IT 2009 - 2020

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