

An internet search returns discussions about rootkits and trojans. In Event Viewer, there are 2 strange drivers that fail to load called "wayuia" and "zlnimc" (see attached picture). I am considering installing a new hard drive (a spare) as I think it's likely a failing hard drive but I would like to rule out any malware or rootkits for now. Windows Startup repair found no corrupt files.

I have run CHKDSK numerous times and the number of bad sectors gradually increases every few months (it is currently 20kb of bad sectors). I have previously used CCleaner and Bleachbit software and suspected it was because of these programs but the issue still occurs even after I have uninstalled and stopped using them. I now mainly use it for plain browsing and do not need a new PC at the moment. I understand I am on Windows 7 which is no longer supported but I would like to squeeze out as much use of this old computer and hard drive as possible. Learn how to disable and enable System Restore in Windows Vista and in Windows 7.I have a problem with Windows restore points disappearing shortly after creation, sometimes on reboot or in session or after a few days. You can also fix this problem by turning System Restore off, then turning it back on again. Click Edit and Find, then type cannot repair member file to see the problems that the System File Checker was unable to repair. Navigate to your windows/system32 folder and open sfcdetails.txt in Notepad. If this occurs, type findstr /c:”” %windir%\logs\cbs\cbs.log >sfcdetails.txt at the command prompt and press Enter. You may receive a message that Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them. Allow the System File Checker to complete the scan and repair process. Right-click cmd.exe and click Run as Administrator.


Click the Start button, then type cmd in the start search box. Also uncheck the box beside Start the task only if the computer is on AC power.Īnother way to fix problems with missing System Restore Points is by using the System File Checker. Uncheck the check box beside Start the task only if the computer is idle for. For example, you could edit the trigger set for 12:00 am daily to another time of day when the computer will be running.Ĭlick the Conditions tab. Change the trigger so that it creates a restore point automatically when you want it to be created. Right click the SR file, select Properties and then click the Triggers tab.
