How to Fix Corrupt Windows Vista Files
Files specific to the Windows Vista operating system set forth the operating procedures for tasks such as networking, hardware communication, driver operability, and much more. These files are installed with the operating system and only changed or updated by the operating system. Standard computer usage and hardware errors can cause these files to become corrupt or otherwise unusable. The operating system has a built-in feature to repair or replace these files to their original state.
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Instructions
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Insert your Windows Vista disc into your optical drive. Close the installation prompt if it automatically launches due to autorun.
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Click the "Start" button located in the lower-left corner of the Windows desktop. This will cause the start menu to appear.
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Locate the search box located in the lower-left corner of the start menu.
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Enter the text "run" in the search box and press the "Enter" key. This will launch the "Run" dialog box.
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Enter the text "sfc /scannow" (without quotations). This will launch the system files scanner which will take note of and replace any Windows Vista files which may have been changed or damaged over time.
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