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Im attempting a repair of Windows Vista (some corrupted files)

 
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I'm attempting a repair of Windows Vista (some corrupted files) and this message comes up when I try to install the operating system.

file:///C:/Users/margaret/Desktop/Windows%20Compatibility%20Report.htm

Can you tell me what to do next please?

Thanks
Margaret

 

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Computer OS: Windows Vista
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Have located the Windows Powershell files but they can only be deleted and not uninstalled. Help!

Submitted: 338 days and 12 hours ago.
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Expert:  RichieMe replied 338 days and 12 hours ago.

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Hi there and welcome

Can you do the repair this way please

Click start, type in CMD and wait

when command prompt appears in the list, right click on it and select Run as Administrator

A black window will appear, type in

sfc /scannow

press enter, this repairs corrupted system files

If you have any issues after doing this, please let me know

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Customer replied 338 days and 12 hours ago.

Is it repairing files now? How long does it take? how will I know if it's done it?

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Expert:  RichieMe replied 338 days and 12 hours ago.

it will go back to the C prompt (where you can type) when it is done

I cant say how long it takes sorry, as it depends how much corruption you have on your computer

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Customer replied 338 days and 12 hours ago.

the main problem is that the microsoft installer has disappeared so can't install or uninstall. Weill this repair restore that?

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Expert:  RichieMe replied 338 days and 12 hours ago.

yes it should, it will replace any corrupted files

Restart when it completes and then test if its resolved please

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Customer replied 338 days and 12 hours ago.

Can you please tell me if the repair you suggested will restore microsoft installer as it's disappeared and I can't install or uninstall without it

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Expert:  RichieMe replied 338 days and 12 hours ago.

it may, it depends on the reason it dissapeared

Lets just wait till its finished and test

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