Computer problem? anyone help?

Question

MY PC KEEPS TURNING ITS SELF OF THEN I KEEP GETTING THIS MESSAGE---THE FILE IS POSSIBLY CORRUPT.

THE FILE HEADER CHECKSUM DOES NOT

MATCH THE COMPUTED CHECKSUM

Answer 1

It could be that an important OS file has been changed recently (Either a virus or some user ) or the profile may be corrupt

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326687/e...

Answer 2

have you tried any forums?

they're usually the best place for these things

Answer 3

if you are using vista:

Method 1 Device Clean Boot

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Please unplug all unnecessary devices such as sound card, printer, network card and TV card.



Method 2: Startup Repair from the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)

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1. Insert the Windows Vista installation disc into the disc drive, and then start the computer.

2. Press a key when the message indicating "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD …". appears.

3. Select a language, a time and currency, and a keyboard or input method, and then click Next.

4. Click Repair your computer.

5. In the System Recovery Options dialog box, choose the drive of your Windows installation and click Next.

6. At the System Recovery Options Dialog Box, click on Repair your computer.

7. Click the operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next.

8. In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click Startup Repair.



Method 3: Use the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) to run System Restore ========================================...

1. Insert the Windows Vista installation disc into the disc drive, and then start the computer.

2. Press a key when the message indicating "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD …". appears.

3. Select a language, a time and currency, and a keyboard or input method, and then click Next.

4. Click Repair your computer.

5. In the System Recovery Options dialog box, choose the drive of your Windows installation and click Next

6. At the System Recovery Options Dialog Box, click on System Restore.

7. Follow the System Restore Wizard instruction and choose the appropriate restore point.

8. Click Finish to restore the system.



Note: If you computer is an OEM one, the method to enter WinRE can be different, you may contact your OEM to consult how to enter WinRE.



Can we start the computer now?



If the issue persists, please help confirm the following points:



1. What hardware changes have you made recently?

Answer 4

Run chkdsk to restore the currupt file

Answer 5

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