File system error (-1073741819)

cally120

Hi am having problems with my computer when i try to execute certain programs like system restore or avg which would not do a scan, a message would come up listing the location of the file and a "file system (-1073741819)" message i have looked around trying to find the solution and have had no look though some sites have mentioned a worm but am not 100% sure that it is can some help with my problem?

gaming_guy

it could be a malware infection or dodgy ram.

see what happens after following this

Browntoa

are you running Vista ??

or XP

cally120

I downloaded Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and i got a similar error in where it would not open or install do you have any other suggestions

Browntoa

rename the Malwarebytes install file name to something else by Right clicking on the file name then rename it to cleanmypc.exe and try

cally120

I have vista if this helps

cally120

i tried that an it still comes up with the message saying that there is an error an states the error code (-1073741819)

gaming_guy

what happens if you try installing in safe mode?

Browntoa

Download Combofix for Free

• link1:ComboFix.exe 3MB ( Rick- Click,Save As )

and run that , again you may need to remame the file to get it to run

post the log file back here if it gets that far

cally120

Browntoa wrote: »

Download Combofix for Free

• link1:ComboFix.exe 3MB ( Rick- Click,Save As )

and run that , again you may need to remame the file to get it to run

post the log file back here if it gets that far

same has happened

Browntoa

try this , you will need a CD and to make sure that the PC is booting from Cd/
DVD drive first (as the PC boots up there is normally an option for Setup , Boot Options or enter BIOS)

http://www.free-av.com/en/tools/12/avira_antivir_rescue_system.html


do you have a Vista DVD ??

what make/model PC ??