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Hi Juliet,yes I think that Windows is corrupted beyond repair.I have been thinking for some time that a clean reboot from D drive is the way to go.
I am exploring the update problem with Dell,but to...

The Fixit tool I ran was specifically for error 80070490.
I tried the Fixit tool you suggested(error 0x80070002),but the results were the same:-
"windows update error-Not Fixed"
"problems...

Oops,I forgot to send Windows repair log:-System Variables
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OS: Windows Vista (TM) Home Premium
OS Architecture:...

hi Juiet.As requested here is the Fss.txt log:-

arbar Service Scanner Version: 25-02-2014
Ran by Stephen (administrator) on 31-03-2014 at 13:53:09
Running from "C:\Users\Stephen\Downloads"...

Hi Juliet,I've done the The Windows Repair,and attempted to update windows again,same error code dialog.
do you want me to post logs?,if so do you need full logs or just the repair windows update...

Hi Juliet,sorry to bother you again,But I thought I'd try Windows update in control panel,since I'v not seen any updates being installed when I turn my PC "OFF",The dialog box said" Windows can't...

Panic over Juliet,Delfix has deleted it.

Hi Juliet,I'm Having trouble uninstalling ComboFix.I followed your instructions,but when I press OK,in the run box I get a dialog box open advising me that "Windows cannot find ComboFix".It is...

Hi Juliet,I've done that BFEreg thing you asked in your last post,although I've no idea what the purpose was! generally I stay away from the registry,as it's so easy do something dumb and end up with...

java and Adobe are now updated.

ESET Services Repair Tool log:-

Log Opened: 2014-03-28 @ 23:01:26
23:01:26 - -----------------
23:01:26 - | Begin Logging |
23:01:26 -...

Just to confirm I have deleted all items on list apart from MBAM.
I also have some other files I cannot open:-c\users\stephen\app data\local\temp internet files and c\users\rodley\app...

Hi Again,I havn't got that far yet Juliet.I am having trouble deleting MBAM with Revo,I got the dreaded error 5-Access is denied.I have manually deleted almost everything apart from :-vojfezar.thm in...

Juliet, I do not have,and never have had a boot disc for Vista,It came pre-installed by Dell.

Hi Juliet,
Firstly there were some errors that Windows Repair reported,so I pasted the log:-

System Variables...

Hi Juliet ,Yea I did a scan with Windows Repair,Do you want me to post The Log
Regards, Laudorum

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner,but I've been ill again,can't seem to shake this bug off,so please bear with me if I don't reply promptly.
PC is a little faster,but still not as fast as it...

Hi again,I am now convinced that the PC is clean,nevertheless I am down 200Gb.
I tried updating MSE again without success and didn't loose the Internet connection this time,but since it's not doing...

In reply to your post,TDSkiller didn't find any threats on the first run.Just ran it again with same result.

farbar scan:-

rbar Service Scanner Version: 25-02-2014
Ran by Stephen...

Juliet,thanks for speedy reply,but just a point,Today I have been having internet connection problems,and had to contact my ISP.
I was trying to update MSE again and got to the Install section,90%...

Hi Juliet,
Back again in the land of the living,to get some more help Please.
I've tried all the fixes in your post of 12 03 14 and am still can't get Updates,for windows.
The HotFix I used is the...

Hi Juliet,Sorry for not replying,But I've got the 'Flu.
I also lost Firefox,and all my bookmarks.I have them on a backup disc somewhere,so all is not lost.
when I'm feeling a Bit Better I will run...

Thanks Again for your Post,I appreciate your help.
I have deleted the Items with HIjack this,so we'll see how it goes.
One thing I did forget to mention,is that Windows updater will not stay on...

HijackThis Log:-


Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4
Scan saved at 04:25:44, on 11/03/2014
Platform: Windows Vista SP2 (WinNT 6.00.1906)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v9.00 (9.00.8112.16421)...

Hi Juliet,
Private Firewall is Free.Previously I used comodo,but I found Private gives me more control,Plus It gives me a fresh start,so I can keep better track of what's Trying To get in and,of...

Sorry for the delay in posting,It's been one of those days.
As requested I attach combofix logs:-

ComboFix 14-03-10.01 - Stephen 10/03/2014 19:09:48.1.4 - x86 NETWORK
Microsoft® Windows Vista™...

PC is still very slow to bootup and I'm having problems with Firefox not responding(again this is very slow and Can't be rushed or the screen goes blank)
I'm still missing 200Gb of disc(this...

Hi Juliet,Thanks for your post.As requested I have now deleted all AV & AMw progs.This took me longer than I anticipated,since most of the files seemed to be corrupted.When I clicked on the Icon and ...

Firstly,STOPZilla is uninstalled.I down/L MSE and ran the prog.The Virus & Spyware definitions could'nt be updated.Do I need To Uninstall all AV & AMW progs,at this stage.
Every time I Download...

Hi Juliet,
Thanks for your last post.with regard to microsoft securitr essentials the prog is asking me to uninstall all AV and AMW progs.Is this OK to do.
Can you let me know.

I've just been giving the PC a run and while it is a Little Faster ,It is slow compared to it's uninfected state.I am still getting Host Alerts,and Firefox is still very slow and occasionally Will...

Thanks for your last post Juliet,and Yes the PC is booting up Quicker and dos'nt seem so Sluggish.
Regarding your Remarks about STOPzilla,Should I delete?
Regards,
laudorum

Juliet,Here is The Zipped JRT.txt File:-

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Regards laudorum

Hi again Juliet,
As requested here is the fixlist.txt:-

Fix result of Farbar Recovery Tool (FRST written by Farbar) (x86) Version: 07-03-2014 01
Ran by Stephen at 2014-03-08 12:11:26 Run:1...

Here is the Erst Addition log:-

ERST adddition

Additional scan result of Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (x86) Version: 07-03-2014 01
Ran by Stephen at 2014-03-07 23:50:48
Running from...

Hi Juliet,
Thanks For The Prompt response.
Additional Problems 1)ERUNT File Is Corrupted,Error Saving File-Access Is Denied
2)STOPzilla Reports another...

Hi everyone

I've been having some serious problems with my PC recently, and over the last months its been a lot slower to start up and has been running sluggishly. More worryingly 200GB has...