How do I fix stop error code 0x00000001?

The entire code is 0x00000001 (0x0000000076E66CBA, 0X0000000000000000, 0X000000000000FFFE, 0XFFFFFA6006DD6CA0)

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Seems to happen at random. I can see no pattern. Not sure what other info is needed. Any help will be very much appreciated. Thanks 

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Maybe this could help you:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935936/en

 

You can install SP1 or SP2 for Vista to resolve this error.

 

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What to do if Windows won't start correctly
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/What-to-do-if-Windows-wont-start-correctly#

Picking up the pieces after a computer crash
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Picking-up-the-pieces-after-a-computer-crash

For BlueScreen troubleshooting methods using BlueScreenView and MyEventViewer see my replies
if this thread - top 3 answers (+1 other).

http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistarepair/thread/3deab2fa-4000-4136-8c78-a3d22b1db009

We can analyze the minidumps if you make them available from the SkyDrive or other file
sharing sites (such as MediaFire). If you have problems uploading the minidumps copy
them to the Desktop or the Documents folder and upload them from there.

Zip or upload the contents of C:\Windows\minidump

Use SkyDrive to upload collected files. 
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BCCode: 01    0x00000001

The most common cause of this Bug_Check is drivers so use the methods in the next message
to update the BIOS and major drivers. If needed we can tell you how to run Driver Verifier however
with Windows Vista its a good idea to update all the major drivers as the maturation process is
still in effect. (See how to update drivers and run Driver Verifier in the next message.)

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Bug Check 0x1: APC_INDEX_MISMATCH

The APC_INDEX_MISMATCH bug check has a value of 0x00000001. This indicates that there has been a mismatch in the APC state index.

Important Information If You Have Received a STOP Code

If you have received a blue screen error, or stop code, the computer has shut down abruptly to protect itself from data loss. A hardware device, its driver, or related software might have caused this error. If your copy of Windows came with your computer, call the manufacturer of your computer. If you purchased Windows separately from your computer, Microsoft provides support. To find contact information for Microsoft or your computer manufacturer, Contact Support.

If you have experience with computers and want to try to recover from this error, follow the steps provided in the Microsoft article Resolving STOP (Blue Screen) Errors in Windows.

The following actions might prevent an error like this from happening again:

  1. Download and install updates and device drivers for your computer from Windows Update.
  2. Scan your computer for computer viruses.
  3. Check your hard disk for errors.
APC_INDEX_MISMATCH Parameters

The following parameters are displayed on the blue screen.

Parameter Description

1

The address of the system function (system call) or worker routine.

2

The value of the current thread's ApcStateIndex field.

3

The value of current thread's CombinedApcDisable field. This field consists of two separate 16-bit fields: (Thread->SpecialApcDisable << 16) |Thread->KernelApcDisable.

4

Call type (0 - system call, 1 - worker routine).

 Cause

The most common cause of this bug check is when a file system or driver has a mismatched sequence of calls to disable and re-enable APCs. The key data item is theThread->CombinedApcDisable field. The CombinedApcDisable field consists of two separate 16-bit fields: SpecialApcDisable and KernelApcDisable. A negative value of either field indicates that a driver has disabled special or normal APCs (respectively) without re-enabling them. A positive value indicates that a driver has enabled special or normal APCs too many times.

BCCode: 01    0x00000001  <-- read this link
http://www.faultwire.com/solutions-fatal_error/APC-INDEX-MISMATCH-0x00000001-*1016.html

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Look in the Event Viewer to see if anything is reported about those.
http://www.computerperformance.co.uk/vista/vista_event_viewer.htm

MyEventViewer - Free - a simple alternative to the standard event viewer of Windows.
TIP - Options - Advanced Filter allows you to see a time frame instead of the whole file.

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/my_event_viewer.html

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Also do this so you can see the likely bluescreens.

Windows Vista automatically restarts if your PC encounters an error that causes it to crash.
http://www.winvistatips.com/disable-automatic-restart-t84.html

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Here are some methods to possibly fix the blue screen issue. If you could give the Blue Screen
info that would help. Such as the BCC and the other 4 entries on the lower left. And any other
error information such as STOP codes and info such as IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL or PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA and similar messages.

As examples :

BCCode: 116
BCP1: 87BC9510
BCP2: 8C013D80
BCP3: 00000000
BCP4: 00000002

or in this format :

Stop: 0x00000000 (oxoooooooo oxoooooooo oxooooooooo oxoooooooo)
tcpip.sys - Address 0x00000000 base at 0x000000000 DateStamp 0x000000000


This is an excellent tool for posting Blue Screen Error Information

BlueScreenView scans all your minidump files created during 'blue screen of death'
crashes, and displays the information about all crashes in one table - Free

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/blue_screen_view.html


Many BlueScreens are caused by old or corrupted drivers, especially video drivers however
there are other causes.

You can do these in Safe Mode if needed or from Command Prompt from Vista DVD or Recovery
Options if your system has that installed by the maker.

This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or from a Vista DVD
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/326b756b-1601-435e-99d0-1585439470351033.mspx

You can try a System Restore back to a point before the problem started if there is one.

How to Do a System Restore in Vista
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-system-restore-how.html

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Start - type this in Search Box ->  COMMAND   find at top and RIGHT CLICK  -  RUN AS ADMIN

Enter this at the prompt - sfc /scannow

How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928228


The log might give you the answer if there was a corrupted driver. (Does not tell all the possible
driver issues).

Also run CheckDisk so we can rule out corruption as much as possible.

How to Run Check Disk at Startup in Vista
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-chkdsk.html

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Often updating drivers will help, usually Video, Sound, Network Card  (NIC), WiFi, 3rd party
keyboard and mouse, as well as other major device drivers.

Manually look at manufacturer's sites for drivers - and Device Maker's sites.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/ht/driverdlmfgr.htm 

How to Install a Device Driver in Vista Device Manager
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/193584-device-manager-install-driver.html 

How To Disable Automatic Driver Installation In Windows Vista - Drivers
http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-windows-vista/
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606(WS.10).aspx

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How to fix BlueScreen (STOP) errors that cause Windows Vista to shut down or restart
unexpectedly
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958233

Troubleshooting Vista Blue Screen, STOP Errors
http://www.chicagotech.net/vista/vistabluescreen.htm

Understanding and Decoding BSOD (blue screen of death) Messages
http://www.taranfx.com/blog/?p=692

Windows - Troubleshooting Blue Screen Errors
http://kb.wisc.edu/page.php?id=7033

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In some cases this might be required.

StartUp Repair from Recovery Options or Vista disk

How to do a Startup Repair
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/91467-startup-repair.html

This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or from a Vista DVD
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/326b756b-1601-435e-99d0-1585439470351033.mspx

Hope this helps.


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Microsoft MVP Windows and Devices for IT 2009 - 2020

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Driver Verifier can help find some BSOD issues :

Using Driver Verifier to identify issues with Windows drivers for advanced users
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/244617 

How To Troubleshoot Driver Problems in Windows Vista or 7.
http://www.winvistaclub.com/t79.html 

Using Driver Verifier
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff554113(v=VS.85).aspx 

How to use Windows Driver Verifier Manager to Troubleshoot & Identify Driver Issues
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VwIDD9xngM



Driver Verifier
http://www.techsupportforum.com/2110308-post3.html

Using Driver Verifier
http://www.faultwire.com/solutions/using_driver_verifier.php 

How to use Windows Driver Verifier Manager to Troubleshoot & Identify Driver Issues
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VwIDD9xngM
 

You can disable Driver Verifier
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/244617 

Start - type in Search box -> verifier /reset      hit enter to disable

Use BlueScreenView to see if there is a driver specified in the error message. Also check with
MyEventViewer at the time of the BlueScreen.

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This is my generic how to for proper driver updates :

This utility makes it easy to see which versions are loaded :

DriverView - Free - utility displays the list of all device drivers currently loaded on your system.
For each driver in the list, additional useful information is displayed: load address of the driver,
description, version, product name, company that created the driver, and more.
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/driverview.html

For Drivers check System Maker as fallbacks and Device Maker's which are the most current.
Control Panel - Device Manager - Display Adapter - write down the make and complete model
of your video adapter - double click - Driver's tab - write down the version info. Now click UPdate
Driver (this may not do anything as MS is far behind certifying drivers) - then Right Click -
Uninstall - REBOOT this will refresh the driver stack.

Repeat that for Network - Network Card (NIC), Wifi, Sound, Mouse and Keyboard if 3rd party
with their own software and drivers and any other major device drivers you have.

Now go to System Maker's site (Dell, HP, Toshiba as examples) (as rollback) and then Device
Maker's site (Realtek, Intel, Nvidia, ATI as examples) and get their latest versions. (Look for
BIOS, Chipset and software updates at System Maker's site while there.)

Download - SAVE - go to where you put them - Right Click - RUN AD ADMIN - REBOOT after
each installation.

Always check in Device Manager - Drivers tab to be sure the version you are installing actually
shows up. This is because some drivers rollback before the latest is installed (sound drivers
particularly do this) so install a driver - reboot - check to be sure it is installed and repeat as
needed.

Repeat at Device Makers - BTW at Device Makers DO NOT RUN THEIR SCANNER - check manually
by model.

Manually look at manufacturer's sites for drivers - and Device Maker's sites.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/ht/driverdlmfgr.htm 

How to Install a Device Driver in Vista Device Manager
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/193584-device-manager-install-driver.html

If you update drivers manually then it is a good idea to disable Driver Installations in Windows
Updates, this leaves Windows Updates ON however it will not install drivers which will usually be
older and cause issues. If Updates suggests a new driver then HIDE it (Right Click on it) and then
go look for new ones manually if you wish.

How To Disable Automatic Driver Installation In Windows Vista - Drivers
http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-windows-vista/
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606(WS.10).aspx

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Memory tests do not catch all errors such as mismatched memory (possible even for sticks
that appear to be identical) and when faster memory is placed in system behind slower memory.
So it is best to also swap sticks in and out to check for those even if all memory tests fail to show
a problem.

To test RAM check here - let it run 4+ hours or so.  <-- best method
www.memtest.org

For the Vista Memory Diagnostic Tool

Start - type in Search box ->  Memory - find Memory Diagnostics tool at top of list - Right Click -
RUN AS ADMIN follow the instructions

Windows Vista: How to Scan / Test your RAM or Memory with Windows Vista Memory Diagnostic
Tool
http://www.shivaranjan.com/2007/11/01/windows-vista-how-to-scan-test-your-ram-or-memory-with-windows-vista-memory-diagnostic-tool/

Test Your Computer’s Memory Using Windows Vista Memory Diagnostic Tool
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/test-your-computers-memory-using-windows-vista-memory-diagnostic-tool/

Hope this helps.


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

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First off, thanks for your time and help. 

SP2 is already installed on the desktop. I did try to uninstall SP2 yesterday and re-install it. For some reason it went through the whole process of uninstalling then decided it could not do it and said it was reverting back. I had heard that you can not uninstall SP2 if it came on the computer but since I am the one who installed it, I thought a simple re-install might fix the problem. Maybe you could help me understand this problem better.




This is the HTML mark-up skydrive gave me for the minidump file
<iframe title ="Preview" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" frameborder="0" style="width:98px;height:115px;padding:0;background-color:#fcfcfc;" src="https://skydrive.live.com/embedicon.aspx/New%20folder/minidump.txt?cid=7ddd7cedd1030418&sc=documents"></iframe>

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We need the actual minidump as the text files just aren't detailed enough to provide
extra assistance. Also you can post the contents of those text files into a message
here.

We can analyze the minidumps if you make them available from the SkyDrive or other file
sharing sites.

Zip or upload the contents of C:\Windows\minidump

Use SkyDrive to upload collected files. 
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Microsoft MVP Windows and Devices for IT 2009 - 2020

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Thanks so much for being patient while I learn all this.

Dump File         : Mini062311-01.dmp
Crash Time        : 6/23/2011 3:57:20 PM
Bug Check String  : APC_INDEX_MISMATCH
Bug Check Code    : 0x00000001
Parameter 1       : 00000000`76e66cba
Parameter 2       : 00000000`00000000
Parameter 3       : 00000000`0000fffe
Parameter 4       : fffffa60`06dd6ca0
Caused By Driver  : ntoskrnl.exe
Caused By Address : ntoskrnl.exe+5a490
File Description  : 
Product Name      : 
Company           : 
File Version      : 
Processor         : x64
Crash Address     : ntoskrnl.exe+5a490
Stack Address 1   : 
Stack Address 2   : 
Stack Address 3   : 
Computer Name     : 
Full Path         : C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini062311-01.dmp
Processors Count  : 4
Major Version     : 15
Minor Version     : 6002
Dump File Size    : 269,848

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As I said there is not enough information in that description to help in this case. We
need the actual minidump files.

We can analyze the minidumps if you make them available from the SkyDrive or other file
sharing sites.

Zip or upload the contents of C:\Windows\minidump

Use SkyDrive to upload collected files. 
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Microsoft MVP Windows and Devices for IT 2009 - 2020

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You are to fast for me. I was still finishing the post above sorry. The link is now on that post.

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Hi,

Results verified by WinDBG, DumpCHK, and BlueScreenView.

The Bug_Check were 01 CAUSE ntkrnlmp.exe which is a Windows component
which means that something else drove it into Fault.

BugCheck 1, {76e66cba, 0, fffe, fffffa6006dd6ca0}
Probably caused by : ntkrnlmp.exe ( nt!KiSystemServiceExit+209 )
IMAGE_NAME:  ntkrnlmp.exe

1. Be sure to run Driver Verifier as indicated in the previous troubleshooter then
post that minidump on the SkyDrive (you can also read it with BlueScreenView).

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2A.
Check Gateway for updates for BIOS, low level chipset drivers, and other major
on-board device drivers
.

BiosReleaseDate = 08/06/2008    <-- chipset drivers are probably this old.
SystemManufacturer = Gateway
SystemProductName = LX6200-01
SystemFamily = To Be Filled By O.E.M.
SystemVersion = 87IP011G             

Gateway Drivers and Downloads
http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/dlcenter.asp

Gateway Support
http://support.gateway.com/support/?cmpid=topnav

Gateway Documents
http://support.gateway.com/support/supinfo/index.asp?cmpid=topnav

2B. Also check for the major device makers for updated drivers, use DriverView in
the previously posted troubleshooter to determine the makers, versions, and dates
of those drivers. Some of those are :

ATI video drivers dated 4/6/2010

Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver dated 6/17/2008

NDIS6.0 Miniport Driver for Marvell Yukon Ethernet Controller dated 7/16/2008
(check Gateway and Marvell may have an update)

Get the Catalyst Drivers here
http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_catalyst.aspx

ATI - Forums
http://forums.amd.com/game/categories.cfm?catid=260&forumid=11

ATI - Support and Drivers
http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/AMDSupportHub.aspx

RealTek - on right side - HD Audio Codec
http://www.realtek.com/default.aspx

I could not find any information on aoigc9bm.SYS dated 7/17/2010 - search for it and
see if its location helps determine its maker - Right Click on Properties - Details tab -
any information there? If is not indicated and involved in the issue however you need
to check its maker for updates and to be sure it is not malware (no indication that it
is malware). Same for a2cg1mg3.SYS dated 7/17/201 - wonder if this is something
that changes its name after everyboot.

Check the other Non-Microsoft drivers - Use DriverView - VIEW - check Hide Microsoft
drivers (see previously posted troubleshooter).

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3A. Daemon Tools and SPTD.sys are possibly aggravating the issue so uninstall DT
and disable/remove SPTD.sys. You can always add them back once the issue is
solved.

Disable/Remove SPTD.sys
http://www.duplexsecure.com/en/faq

3B. You are running atksgt.sys which is probably a file protection driver for Atari
games and Daemon Tools and SPTD.sys are probably interacting with it which
can cause strange issues.

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4. Besides the above there are several items loading which I am not sure about
so use the methods in the next message to do a very thorough check for malware.

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5. Use the methods in the previously posted troubleshooters.

Hope this helps.

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

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Hi,

If you need to check for malware here are my recommendations - these will allow you to do
a thorough check and removal without ending up with a load of spyware programs running
resident which can cause as many issues as the malware and maybe harder to detect as
the cause.

No one program can be relied upon to detect and remove all malware. Added that often easy
to detect malware is often accompanied by a much harder to detect and remove payload. So
its better to be overly thorough now than to pay the high price later. Check with these to an
extreme overkill point and then run the cleanup only when you are very sure the system is clean.

These can be done in Safe Mode - repeatedly tap F8 as you boot however you should also run 
them in regular Windows when you can.

TDSSKiller.exe. - Download to the Desktop - then go to it and Right Click on it - RUN AS ADMIN
it will show any infections in the report after running - if it will not run change the name from
tdsskiller.exe to tdsskiller.com. Whether it finds anything or not does not mean you should not
check with the other methods below.
http://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?qid=208280684

Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT, and add Prevx to be sure it is gone.
(If Rootkits run UnHackMe)

Download - SAVE - go to where you put it - Right Click on it - RUN AS ADMIN

Malwarebytes - free
http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

SuperAntiSpyware Portable Scanner - Free
http://www.superantispyware.com/portablescanner.html?tag=SAS_HOMEPAGE

Run the Microsoft Malicious Removal Tool

Start - type in Search box -> MRT  find at top of list - Right Click on it - RUN AS ADMIN.

You should be getting this tool and its updates via Windows Updates - if needed you can
download it here.

Download - SAVE - go to where you put it - Right Click on it - RUN AS ADMIN
(Then run MRT as above.)

Microsoft Malicious Removal Tool - 32 bit
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

Microsoft Malicious Removal Tool - 64 bit
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495E-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=en

also install Prevx to be sure it is all gone.

Download - SAVE - go to where you put it - Right Click on it - RUN AS ADMIN

Prevx - Home - Free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, works with other
security programs. This is a scanner only, VERY EFFECTIVE, if it finds something come back
here or use Google to see how to remove. 
http://www.prevx.com/   <-- information
http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp  <-- download

PCmag - Prevx - Editor's Choice
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2346862,00.asp

Try the trial version of Hitman Pro :

Hitman Pro is a second opinion scanner, designed to rescue your computer from malware
(viruses, trojans, rootkits, etc.) that have infected your computer despite all the security
measures you have taken (such as anti virus software, firewalls, etc.).
http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro

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If needed here are some online free scanners to help

http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/

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Original version is now replaced by the Microsoft Safety Scanner
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

Microsoft Safety Scanner
http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

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http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner

Other Free online scans
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&aq=f&oq=&aqi=g1

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After removing any malware :

Also do these to cleanup general corruption and repair/replace damaged/missing
system files.


Start - type this in Search Box ->  COMMAND   find at top and RIGHT CLICK  - 
RUN AS ADMIN

Enter this at the prompt - sfc /scannow

How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker
(SFC.exe) program generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928228


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

How to Run Check Disk at Startup in Vista
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-chkdsk.html

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If any Rootkits are found use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)

http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/InternetExplorer/thread/a8f665f0-c793-441a-a5b9-54b7e1e7a5a4/

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If needed AFTER you are sure the machine is clean of all malware. (DO NOT USE IF
MALWARE IS STILL PRESENT.)

You can try an In-Place Upgrade or a repair installation.

You can use another's DVD as they are not copy protected however you will need you own
Product Key. It has to be the same 32 or 64 BIT OEM version of Vista. Also the System
maker will usually sell the disk cheap since you already own Windows. Be sure to do a
good backup or 3 (safety in redundancy).

In-Place Upgrade
http://vistasupport.mvps.org/repair_a_vista_installation_using_the_upgrade_option_of_the_vista_dvd.htm

This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or from a Vista DVD
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/What-happened-to-the-Recovery-Console

How To Perform a Repair Installation For Vista
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.html

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For extreme cases :

Norton Power Eraser - Eliminates deeply embedded and difficult to remove crimeware
that traditional virus scanning doesn't always detect. Because the Norton Power Eraser
uses aggressive methods to detect these threats, there is a risk that it can select some
legitimate programs for removal. You should use this tool very carefully, and only after
you have exhausted other options.
http://us.norton.com/support/DIY/index.jsp

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If you are in North America, you can call 866-727-2338 for help with virus and spyware infections. Seehttp://www.microsoft.com/protect/support/default.mspx for details.For international information, see your local subsidiary Support site.

Hope this helps.

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

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